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LSU senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) dribbles down the court on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over Long Beach State University in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball forward Bethel anchors Lady Tiger defense

December 3, 2015

After junior guard Raigyne Moncrief reinjured her knee, likely ending her season, senior forward Akilah Bethel was scared. Her fear stemmed from LSU’s ability to dress out only eight players on Tuesday...

LSU Women's Basketball Head Coach Nikki Fargas on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over Long Beach State University in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball adjusts to NCAA rule changes

December 2, 2015

The LSU women’s basketball team is still playing 40-minute games, but something feels different this season. This summer, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved of playing four 10-minute...

LSU freshman Ben Simmons (25) makes a lay up during the Tigers' 78-66 victory against the University of South Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball team hoping for win against North Florida to avoid four-game skid

December 1, 2015

Entering the 2015-16 season, the LSU men’s basketball team was ranked in the top 25 of both preseason polls for the first time in nine years, and fans exuded plenty of optimism about the Tigers’...

LSU junior guard Rina Hill (13) makes her way down the court towards the Union basket during their 88-57 win against Union on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2015, in the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Lady Tigers cruise to 50-point victory against Texas Southern

By Jacob Hamilton December 1, 2015

In front of the largest crowd the PMAC hosted for an LSU women’s basketball this season, the Lady Tigers fed off the environment and channeled it into their efforts on the hardwood Tuesday. Putting...

LSU sophomore guard Jenna Deemer (1) sets up to take a jump shot on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over Long Beach State University in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball team plagued with injuries, set to take on Texas Southern with seven players

November 30, 2015

The LSU women’s basketball team is down to seven active players after a one win, two loss performance at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida over the weekend. The Lady Tigers, (4-4, 0-0 Southeastern...

LSU freshman Ben Simmons (25) makes a lay up during the Tigers' 78-66 victory against the University of South Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in the PMAC.

Marquette defeats LSU, 81-80, in Legends Classic

By Morgan Prewitt November 23, 2015

In spite of another double-double from freshman forward Ben Simmons, the No. 22 LSU men’s basketball team fell to Marquette University, 81-80, in the Legends Classic Monday night in Brooklyn, New...

LSU sophomore guard, Raigyne Moncrief (11), dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 51-39 victory against Alabama on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Moncrief expected to miss remainder of season with nagging knee injury

November 23, 2015

Junior guard Raigyne Moncrief scored eight points, collected eight rebounds and dished four assists in LSU’s 57-51 win against the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Nov. 18. Moncrief led LSU...

LSU senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) dribbles down the court on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over Long Beach State University in the PMAC.

Senior Bethel brings toughness, leadership to women’s basketball team

November 23, 2015

After transferring from West Virginia University following her sophomore season, senior forward Akilah Bethel settled into her new home and is a regular starter and key component on the LSU women’s...

LSU freshman Ben Simmons (25) dunks the ball during the Tigers' 78-66 victory against the University of South Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in the PMAC.

LSU basketball team rides hot start to Brooklyn for Legends Classic semifinal against Marquette

November 22, 2015

Jordan. Miller. Bryant. James. Curry. Those are just a handful of the names who’ve had dominant road performances in the place known as the The World’s Most Famous Arena — Madison Square...

on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2015, in the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU women’s basketball team edges out victory, Moncrief likely out for season

November 21, 2015

The PMAC was quiet and nearly empty Saturday as the LSU women’s basketball team and football team kicked off their respective games 30 minutes apart. But Long Beach State University was honored to...

LSU freshman Ben Simmons (25) dunks the ball during the Tigers' 78-66 victory against the University of South Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in the PMAC.

Simmons’ double-double, Blakeney’s treys push LSU past South Alabama, 78-66

November 19, 2015

Though the No. 23 LSU men’s basketball led South Alabama by as many as 19 points and won Thursday night’s contest by 12, the final score didn’t reveal the struggle to overcome a gritty...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) during the Tigers' 91-69 victory against Kennesaw State University on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 in the PMAC.

No. 23 LSU men’s basketball team defeats South Alabama, 78-66

By Morgan Prewitt November 19, 2015

The No. 23 LSU men’s basketball team outclassed the University of South Alabama in a 78-68 win Thursday night in its last prep before heading to Brooklyn, New York, to take on Marquette.  The...