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Men's Basketball

LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor II (32) goes up for a dunk during LSU's mens basketball 76-74 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday Jan. 16, 2016, in the PMAC on LSU's campus.

Tigers rebounding ability crucial to success

By James Bewers January 20, 2016

When analyzing a team’s success on a basketball court, there’s several categories that correlate to winning and losing. Great teams usually thrive in more than one category, such as low turnover...

Texas A&M's Jalen Jones, center, looks to pass the ball as LSU's Tim Quarterman (55), Elbert Robinson III (3) and Ben Simmons (25) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 71-57. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Second-half shooting slump dooms Tigers in 71-57 loss to No. 10 Texas A&M

By James Bewers January 19, 2016

With possession of first place in the Southeastern Conference on the line, the LSU men’s basketball team looked to reestablish itself as a league contender in road matchup with No. 10 Texas A&M. Instead,...

LSU senior guard Keith Hornsby (4) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers’ toughness, energy key in road games

January 18, 2016

When LSU takes on No. 10 Texas A&M at 8 p.m. Tuesday in College Station, Texas, Keith Hornsby will be reveling in the adversity. The Tiger senior guard loves the trash talk from an opposing crowd in...

LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor II (32) goes up for a dunk during LSU's mens basketball 76-74 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday Jan. 16, 2016, in the PMAC on LSU's campus.

Tigers ready to “show the world” their worth against No. 10 Texas A&M

January 18, 2016

For sophomore forward Craig Victor II, tomorrow night is the Tigers’ chance to prove their worth against the Southeastern Conference’s best, No. 10 Texas A&M. LSU (11-6, 4-1 SEC) travels...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Simmons collects third SEC Freshman of the Week honor

January 18, 2016

For the third time this season, LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons has been named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league announced Monday morning.  In home wins against Ole Miss and...

LSU forward Craig Victor II (32) scores the game-winning basket against Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP) MAGS OUT; INTERNET OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; NO FORNS; LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT (INCLUDING GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT, 225, 10/12, INREGISTER, LBI CUSTOM); MANDATORY CREDIT

Victor’s putback pushes Tigers past scrappy Razorbacks, 76-74

By Christian Boutwell January 16, 2016

Three young girls wandered around the PMAC after LSU defeated Arkansas looking for LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor. The 6-foot-10, 235-pound big man was busy with the media, but the trio of children...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) holds the ball during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU vs. Arkansas: Live Updates

By James Bewers Christian Boutwell January 16, 2016

LSU Tigers (10-6, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (9-7, 3-1 SEC) When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: SEC Network Tom Hart,...

Tigers carry SEC momentum into matchup with relentless Razorbacks

By James Bewers January 14, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons sometimes talks about interactions with cultural icons like LeBron James and Drake as if they’re nothing special, even if he has an admiration for both. But when...

LSU senior guard Keith Hornsby (4) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Men’s basketball team battles foul trouble in crucial situations

By Christian Boutwell January 14, 2016

The referee’s whistles are quicker, calls are softer and senior guard Keith Hornsby doesn’t like it. In their previous two games, the Tigers collected 43 fouls in 80 total minutes of play and...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25), junior guard Tim Quarterman (55) and freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) celebrate during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Blakeney leads LSU to 90-81 comeback win against Ole Miss

By James Bewers January 13, 2016

The first 15 games of LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney’s college career had been far from smooth sailing, but he led the Tigers to a 90-81 comeback win against Ole Miss on Wednesday night in the...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) dribbles the ball during warmups before the Tigers' 90-81 victory against the Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC

Jones remains confident in freshman guards despite offensive inconsistency

By James Bewers January 13, 2016

Editor’s Note: Statistics used in this story are dated before LSU’s game against Ole Miss. With a single glance at his smooth stroke, leaping high above his defenders to create separation,...

LSU guard Keith Hornsby (4) celebrates a three point shot he made during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Live updates: LSU (9-6, 2-1) vs. Ole Miss (12-3, 2-1)

By Christian Boutwell January 13, 2016

LSU Tigers (9-6, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (12-3, 2-1 SEC) When/Where: 8:00 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: ESPN2. Brad Nessler, play-by-play;...