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LSU junior guard Josh Gray (5) dribbles during Tigers' 67-64 defeat against Texas A&M on Sturday, Jan. 17, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball team searching for consistency against Florida

By James Bewers January 19, 2015

In college basketball, especially during conference play, there are often ebbs and flows. No team knows that better than the LSU’s men’s basketball team, which has experienced slow starts and...

LSU sophomore forward Jordan Mickey (25) takes a free throw on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, during the Tigers' 87-84 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball late struggles in part due to free throws

By Jack Chascin January 19, 2015

Southeastern Conference play has been anything but kind to the LSU men’s basketball team. The Tigers (13-4, 2-2 SEC) have struggled to make late free throws and close out opponents throughout their...

LSU sophomore guard Danielle Ballard (32) attempts a shot Tuesday, March 25, 2014 during the Lady Tigers' 76-67 victory against West Virginia in the PMAC.

LSU junior guard Danielle Ballard named SEC, ESPNW Player of the Week

By Morgan Prewitt January 19, 2015

After leading the LSU women’s basketball team to back-to-back wins against ranked Southeastern Conference opponents last week, junior guard Danielle Ballard was named SEC and ESPNW Player of the...

LSU sophomore guard Danielle Ballard (32) dribbles past a West Virginia defender Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Tigers' 76-67 win against the Mountaineers in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball team downs No. 10 Kentucky for second-straight upset

By Stanton Vignes January 18, 2015

The LSU women’s basketball team defeated its second top-20 opponent in two games with its 84-79 upset against No. 10 Kentucky on Sunday. LSU (10-8, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) handed Kentucky (15-4,...

LSU sophomore forward Jordan Mickey (25) catches a breath during Tigers' 67-64 defeat against Texas A&M on Sturday, Jan. 17, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball struggles down the stretch, falls to Texas A&M, 67-64

By David Gray January 17, 2015

The LSU men’s basketball team gave its early-rising fans plenty to cheer for in the first half Saturday morning. For the 10,000-plus in attendance, those good feelings didn’t last against visiting...

LSU freshman guard Jalyn Patterson (15) shoots the ball during the Tigers' win 87-84 against Georgia Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball team squanders second-half lead in 67-64 loss to Texas A&M

By James Bewers January 17, 2015

A low shooting percentage in the second half hurt the LSU men’s basketball team’s attempt to stay undefeated in the PMAC as it fell to Texas A&M, 67-64, on Saturday morning. The Tigers...

LSU sophomore guard Danielle Ballard (32) shoots the ball Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Lady Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball upsets No. 15 Mississippi State behind Ballard’s 24-point effort

By Morgan Prewitt January 15, 2015

After blowing a seven-point halftime lead against then-No. 9 Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon, the LSU women’s basketball team notched its first win against a ranked team this season with a 71-69,...

LSU senior forward, Sheila Boykin (2), scores a point against Jackson State in the PMAC where LSU won 52-44 on Monday, November 17, 2014.

LSU women’s basketball looks to improve offensively

By Morgan Prewitt January 15, 2015

The question surrounding the LSU women’s basketball team entering the season was how the Lady Tigers would be able to replace the offensive production of former forward Theresa Plaisance and guard...

LSU freshman guard Jalyn Patterson (15) scores a point during the Tigers' win 87-84 against Georgia Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball team eyeing third-straight SEC win at Texas A&M

By David Gray January 15, 2015

Tipoff may be a little early for some, but at least it’ll be the weekend. After throttling Ole Miss down the stretch for a much-needed road win, the LSU men’s basketball team continues Southeastern...

LSU junior guard Keith Hornsby (4) prepares to dribble the ball down the court on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, during the Tigers' 87-84 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball team lifted past Ole Miss by Hornsby’s 23-point effort

By James Bewers January 14, 2015

The LSU men’s basketball team had good and bad moments Wednesday night, but it did enough on both sides of the ball to come out with a crucial 75-71 road victory against Ole Miss.  Junior guard...

LSU sophomore forward Jarell Martin (1) reaches for the rebound and knocks over Georgia junior guard Charles Mann (4) on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, during the Tigers' 87-84 win against the Bulldogs in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU men’s basketball seeks balance between fouls, physicality

By Jack Chascin January 14, 2015

Foul trouble — the phrase appears to have a simple meaning, but LSU’s men’s basketball team defines it as imbalance. This season has been plagued by a struggle to manage the balance...

LSU junior guard Sheila Boykin (42) attempts to grab the ball Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 during the Tigers' 75-58 victory against Missouri at the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball emphasizing defense against No. 15 Mississippi State

By Stanton Vignes January 14, 2015

The LSU women’s basketball team will compete against its third top-20 opponent in four contests when it travels to Starkville, Mississippi, to challenge the No. 15 Mississippi State Bulldogs on Thursday...