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Men's Basketball

Antonio Blakeney slam dunks during an LSU victory against Georgia, 89-85 on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in the PMAC.

Blakeney’s career night fuels LSU’s 88-77 win against Mississippi State

By Christian Boutwell February 6, 2016

Saturday didn’t begin ideally for the LSU men’s basketball team, but the Tigers Mardi Gras mamboed their way into the weekend with a meaningful win. After trailing 8-0 to begin the game —...

LSU all-around freshman Sarah Finnegan smiles after a bars routine during the Tigers' 196.575-195.100 victory against Kentucky for the Pink & Blue Meet on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU freshmen aim to continue progression against No. 8 Arkansas

By Markus Hufner February 4, 2016

The No. 6 LSU gymnastics team enters its main Southeastern Conference stretch as the Tigers (6-1, 2-0 SEC) face No. 8 Arkansas (3-3, 2-1 SEC) at 7.30 p.m. tonight in the PMAC. The Mardi Gras themed matchup...

Tim Quarterman, 55, and Antonio Blakeney, 02, embrace after a score during the 75-77 LSU loss to Oklahoma on January 30, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU focuses on development as it continues SEC play against Mississippi State

By James Bewers February 4, 2016

No matter how many games the LSU men’s basketball team plays this season, coach Johnny Jones will still talk about growth. The Tigers (14-8, 7-2 Southeastern Conference) let a golden opportunity...

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2015, file photo, LSU forward Ben Simmons (25) drives downcourt as teammate Antonio Blakeney (2) follows in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in New York. For all of his gaudy numbers, Simmons is still trying to figure out the best way to put the Tigers in position to win. And now the schedule gets harder, starting with Tuesday night's, Dec. 29, 2015, tilt against Wake Forest, followed by the opening of Southeastern Conference play against Vanderbilt and No. 10 Kentucky. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Midseason SEC Basketball Power Rankings

By Christian Boutwell February 4, 2016

A little more than halfway through the Southeastern Conference’s regular-season schedule, The Daily Reveille ranked the top seven of 14 SEC teams. No. 1 Texas A&M • 18-4, 7-2 SEC After...

LSU's Ben Simmons drive to the basket against Auburn in the first half of their NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in Auburn, Ala. LSU won 80-68.

Simmons, LSU come out swinging, hold off Auburn late in 80-68 road win

By James Bewers February 2, 2016

After a gut-wrenching loss to No. 1 Oklahoma last weekend, LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones characterized Tuesday night’s game at Auburn as the next “stop” on his team’s...

Julia Sell, LSU Woman's Tennis Head Coach, stands on the courts at W.T. 'Dub' Robinson Stadium on June 12, 2013.

Lady Tigers garner top-ranked recruiting class

February 1, 2016

The LSU women’s tennis team’s recruiting class is ranked No. 1 in the nation by tennisrecruiting.net. The No. 18 Lady Tigers announced the signing of No. 1 ranked American player Raveena Kingsley...

Tim Quarterman, 55, and Antonio Blakeney, 02, embrace after a score during the 75-77 LSU loss to Oklahoma on January 30, 2016 in the PMAC.

After falling short against Oklahoma, LSU gears up for Auburn

February 1, 2016

Saturday’s game against Oklahoma was another stop along the LSU men’s basketball team’s season-long journey, coach Johnny Jones said. Next stop: Auburn at 6 p.m. Tuesday. When asked how...

Senior defensive end Lavar Edwards (89) runs in for a touchdown after intercepting the football Saturday, September 15, 2012 during the Tigers' 63-14 win over Idaho in Tiger Stadium.

Sports Briefs: LSU football reportedly scheduling Idaho in 2020

February 1, 2016

The LSU football team will play Idaho in Tiger Stadium on Nov. 21, 2020, according to reports from FootballSchedules.com and The Advocate released Monday. Both reports state the Tigers will pay the Vandals...

LSU kinesiology senior Taryn MacKenzie competes in the Women's 200 Yard Breaststroke event on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, during the Tigers' 197-103 win against Southern Methodist University in the Natatorium.

Lady Tigers sweep last quad meet before SEC Championships

By Jarrett Major January 30, 2016

The No. 22 LSU women's swimming and diving team closed their season on a high note with three wins in a quad meet at the University of Houston Recreation Center on Saturday. The Lady Tigers (12-1, 2-1...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) awaits a free throw from a teammate during the devastating LSU 75-77 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016, in the PMAC.

Buddy Hield wins the first bout of ‘Buddy versus Benny’

By Christian Boutwell January 30, 2016

In the first bout of Buddy Hield versus Ben Simmons, Hield took home the heavyweight title belt. Convincingly and humbly, Hield walked off the court the metaphorical hardware. Amid signing a fury of autographs...

LSU guard Jalyn Patterson (15) and Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins (11) watch Cousins' go-ahead basket in the closing seconds of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Oklahoma won 77-75. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Hield’s treys, Cousins’ game winner thwart LSU’s upset attempt against No. 1 Oklahoma

January 30, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons drove baseline, beating Oklahoma forward Khadeem Lattin to the basket, and slammed the ball behind his back for a reverse, two-handed jam. The dunk highlighted an 8-0 Tiger...

Oklahoma senior guard Buddy Hield drives towards the goal against the Kansas State on Jan. 9.

Live Updates: LSU (13-7, 6-2 SEC) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (17-2, 6-2 Big 12)

By Christian Boutwell January 30, 2016

LSU Tigers (13-7, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (17-2, 6-2 Big 12 Conference) When/Where: 4:00 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: ESPN. Brent...