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Alabamam forward Shannon Hale (11) and LSU forward Jarell Martin (12) watch a loose ball Thursday during the Tigers' 68-56 victory against Alabama in the second round of the Southeastern Conference men's tournament. 

LSU rides hot distance shooting to 68-56 victory

By Chandler Rome March 13, 2014

Stifled by both double and triple teams throughout the first half of LSU’s Southeastern Conference tournament opener against Alabama, LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III couldn’t shoulder...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) weaves through Georgia defenders Saturday, March 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

‘Third Season’: Tigers open SEC tournament against Alabama 6 p.m. tonight

By Mike Gegenheimer March 12, 2014

Four days, four games, four wins. That’s what it’s going to take for the LSU men’s basketball team to come out of Atlanta with its first Southeastern Conference tournament championship...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) moves past a Georgia defender during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

LSU’s chances in the SEC tourney could be worse

By James Moran March 11, 2014

Postseason hoops are in full swing across the country as the Southeastern Conference Basketball tournament tips off today in Atlanta. With No. 1 Florida and Kentucky being the conference’s only real...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) screams while he shoots the ball during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to Georgia in the PMAC.

O’Bryant, Mickey and Martin garner SEC postseason awards

By Mike Gegenheimer March 11, 2014

Despite a bumpy regular season, the LSU men’s basketball team earned several postseason awards as decided by Southeastern Conference coaches. LSU junior Johnny O’Bryant III headlines a trio...

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

Tigers hope for new start in SEC tournament

By Chandler Rome March 9, 2014

Comparing last season to this season is an easy task for the LSU men’s basketball team. Both seasons had a marquee win in the PMAC against a top-20 team, both contained baffling road losses to meddling...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) moves past a Georgia defender during the Tigers' 61-69 loss to the Bulldogs in the PMAC.

Tigers drop regular season finale, 69-61

By Chandler Rome March 8, 2014

Once the pomp and pageantry of senior day festivities concluded, the same Tigers emerged. Those same Tigers that have struggled so mightily to defend the perimeter — or anything else for that matter....

LSU guard Raigyne Moncrief, left, and guard Jeanne Kenney react on the bench in the closing minute of the team's to Tennessee in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference women's tournament, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Duluth, Ga. Tennessee defeated LSU 77-65. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Tennessee eliminates Lady Tigers from SEC Tourney, 77-65

By Tommy Romanach March 7, 2014

In their first two matchups, LSU and Tennessee featured teams mounting large comebacks but ultimately falling short. Unfortunately for the Lady Tigers, third time was the charm. The Lady Tigers (19-12,...

LSU senior center Shanece McKinney (21) attempts a shot Thursday, Jan. 30, 2013 during the Lady Tigers' 65-56 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

Tigers snap losing streak, defeat Alabama 78-65

By Tommy Romanach March 6, 2014

The LSU women’s basketball team said all week long that the Southeastern Conference tournament brought an entire new season. And with a new season, the Lady Tigers (19-11, 7-9 SEC) harked back...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) protects the ball from Texas A&M defenders Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 during the Tigers' game against the Aggies in the PMAC.

LSU trudges past Vandy

By Chandler Rome March 6, 2014

In an otherwise unwatchable offensive performance for both clubs, LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III shined Thursday against Vanderbilt. The Cleveland, Miss. junior and reigning First Team All...

Tennessee freshman center Mercedes Russell (21) steals the ball from LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance (55) on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 during the Lady Tigers' 72-67 loss to the Lady Vols in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers hope for new identity at SEC tournament

By Tommy Romanach March 5, 2014

Take a look at the LSU women’s basketball team, and one sees a pedestrian 18-win team with 11 losses. But look deeper and one sees a struggling team that has lost six consecutive Southeastern Conference...

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) moves past a Texas A&M defender Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 during the Tigers' 68-49 victory against the Aggies in the PMAC.

Mickey finds role as freshman

By Mike Gegenheimer March 5, 2014

Tonight’s contest against Vanderbilt will be the final road game of LSU forward Jordan Mickey’s freshman season. Mickey and the LSU men’s basketball team (17-11, 8-8 Southeastern Conference)...

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) drives to the basket Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 in the first half of a game against South Carolina in the PMAC. The Tigers trail the Gamecocks 24-32 at half.

Plaisance, Moncrief named to All-SEC selections

By Lawrence Barreca March 4, 2014

Two LSU players garnered recognition for their 2013-2014 seasons on Tuesday when senior forward Theresa Plaisance was named to the All-Southeastern Conference First Team and freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief...