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LSU Basketball

Bethel, Moncrief, Deemer lead Lady Tigers to 93-71 victory over Loyola-New Orleans

By Brian Pellerin November 5, 2014

The LSU women’s basketball team defeated Loyola-New Orleans 93-71 in its first exhibition game of the 2014-2015 season thanks to big games from three Lady Tigers. Junior guard Akilah Bethel opened...

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LSU student assistant Ronald Dupree brings NBA experience while finishing degree

By Michael Haarala November 5, 2014

For LSU basketball student assistant coach Ronald Dupree, it took a journey around the world to end up right where he started. After a career that took him through the NBA and overseas to Europe and Asia,...

LSU women's basketball junior guard, Danielle Ballard (32), participates in Basketball Bayou Madness in the PMAC on Friday, October 17.

Danielle Ballard suspended indefinitely

By Morgan Prewitt November 5, 2014

According to LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Caldwell, junior guard Danielle Ballard has been suspended indefinitely from game competition. Ballard will be allowed to practice with the team during...

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) jumps toward the basket Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 during the Tigers' 57-73 loss to South Carolina in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball takes on Loyola in first exhibition of the season

By Morgan Prewitt November 4, 2014

All eyes will be on sophomore guard Raigyne Moncrief when the LSU’s women’s basketball team steps onto the court for its first exhibition against Loyola-New Orleans at 7 p.m. tonight in the...

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LSU women’s basketball transfer Akilah Bethel ready to contribute after sitting out last season

By Brian Pellerin October 30, 2014

LSU junior guard Akilah Bethel is expected to get her first minutes for the Lady Tigers this season, but it won’t be her first experience on the floor with LSU. In November 2012, the LSU women’s...

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 to rely on Danielle Ballard this season

By Brian Pellerin October 27, 2014

In each of the past two seasons, the LSU women’s basketball team has advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. This would be considered a major success for most teams or players, but...

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) attempts a lay up Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 during the Lady Tigers' 65-56 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball striving to cultivate new leaders

By Morgan Prewitt October 23, 2014

Last year, seniors Jeanne Kenney, Shanece McKinney and Theresa Plaisance led the LSU women’s basketball team on both ends of the floor. Coming into this season, the Lady Tigers are looking for ways...

LSU head women's basketball coach Nikki Caldwell answers questions Sunday, March 23, 2014, following the Tigers' 98-78 win against Georgia Tech in the PMAC.

LSU Board of Supervisors proposes to lower women’s basketball ticket prices

By Brian Pellerin October 22, 2014

Season ticket prices for the LSU women’s basketball team are set to be lowered if a proposal is approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting Friday. The amendment would lower the cost...

LSU basketball head coach Johnny Jones speaks to a referee during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones set to receive raise, extension

By Jack Chascin October 22, 2014

LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones is set to receive a two-year contract extension and a $400,000 per year raise pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors at its meeting Friday, according...

LSU freshman forward Jarell Martin (12) prepares to take a free throw Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 during the Tigers' 68-49 victory against Texas A&M in the PMAC.

LSU basketball looks to improve on free throws from 2013-14

By Michael Haarala October 20, 2014

Last season, LSU had two free throw shooters over 70 percent in guard Andre Stringer and forward Shavon Coleman. But with the pair gone from the Tigers’ program, new players must step up and fill...

LSU junior guard Anthony Hickey (1) moves the ball down the court Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014 during the Tigers' 92-81 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

LSU basketball attempts to cut down on turnovers heading into season

By Jack Chascin October 20, 2014

Turnovers are part of the game, but it’s a part the LSU basketball team hopes to eliminate. The Tigers are looking to improve in that area by focusing on ball security. LSU averaged 13.6 turnovers...

LSU freshman guard Rina Hill (13) shoots the ball Sunday, March 23, 2014, during the Tigers' 98-78 victory against Georgia Tech in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball’s Rina Hill taking over at point guard for Lady Tigers

By Brian Pellerin October 20, 2014

Entering their 2014-15 season, the LSU women’s basketball team faces the question of who will replace last season’s three senior leaders, point guard Jeanne Kenney and forwards Shanece McKinney...