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LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) and his teammates reach for the ball amongst Kentucky defenders Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 victory against Wildcats.

Tigers ‘need this game’ in Rupp Arena

By Chandler Rome February 20, 2014

The road woes are still there, and the porous defense that’s plagued LSU for the last two weeks hasn’t gone away. Although the Jan. 28 upset against then-No. 11 Kentucky lingers in the Tigers’...

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) lays up the ball Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014 during the Tigers' 92-81 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Martin, Mickey power LSU past Mississippi State

By Chandler Rome February 19, 2014

After four straight debilitating road losses to put their postseason hopes in peril, conventional wisdom expected LSU to come out frustrated. Pitted against a depleted Mississippi State club that had lost...

LSU senior forward Shavon Coleman (5) is walked off the court after being injured Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014 during the Tigers' 92-81 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

LSU basketball notebook: Coleman injury minor, O’Bryant honored at game

By Mike Gegenheimer February 19, 2014

Coleman injury minor LSU senior forward Shavon Coleman was taken out of Wednesday night’s win against Mississippi State for an apparent injury sustained in the closing minutes of the game. Coleman...

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

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers hope to get back on track against Georgia

By Tommy Romanach February 19, 2014

Following their 73-57 loss to South Carolina on Sunday, seniors Jeanne Kenney and Theresa Plaisance entered the postgame press conference dazed. Their emotions ranged from angry to depressed, but one thing...

LSU senior guard Andre Stringer (10) performs a lay up Saturday, Feb. 8, 2013 during the Tigers' 87-80 victory against the Auburn Tigers in the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Coach, players remain hopeful

By Mike Gegenheimer February 18, 2014

After four seasons with the LSU basketball team, senior guard Andre Stringer has slightly more than a month to reach his first NCAA Tournament. The Tigers haven’t been to the big dance since 2009...

Former LSU basketball player Shaquille O'Neal talks with former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown on Monday in the Quad. Shaq is part of a flim with Brown, filming in various locations across campus.

Men’s Basketball: Shaquille O’Neal returns to LSU

By Mike Gegenheimer and Chelsea LeBlanc February 17, 2014

Former LSU basketball star and four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal returned to campus Monday while filming an ESPN documentary about his relationship with former LSU coach Dale Brown. O’Neal...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones looks on as his offense drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Fayetteville, Ark. Arkansas won 81-70. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Opinion: After fifth consecutive road loss, LSU miles away from Kentucky high

By James Moran February 16, 2014

As LSU lost its fifth straight road game, an 81-70 defeat to Arkansas in Fayetteville, only a single question persisted about the Tigers’ chances of reaching the NCAA Tournament. It’s obviously...

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.

Women’s Basketball: Stingy defense halts Lady Tigers, 73-57

By Tommy Romanach February 16, 2014

The LSU women’s basketball team proved its worth on Jan. 2, when they defeated then-No. 5 Tennessee, 80-77, to win their opening game of Southeastern Conference play. But with every passing week...

LSU head beasketball coach Johnny Jones watches a free throw Saturday, Feb. 8, 2013 during the Tigers' 87-80 victory against the Auburn Tigers in the PMAC.

LSU basketball falls on the road, 81-70, to Arkansas

By Mike Gegenheimer February 15, 2014

Another road game, another loss as the LSU men’s basketball team drops its fifth consecutive road contest — and second in three days — to Arkansas 81-70 in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) blocks Arkansas senior forward Coty Clarke (4) Feb. 1, 2014 during the Tigers' 88-74 victory against the Razorbacks at the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Tigers look to rebound against Arkansas

By Trey Labat February 13, 2014

After suffering a disappointing loss to Southeastern Conference cellar-dwellers Texas A&M, the Tigers look to bounce back against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. on Saturday. The Tigers (15-8, 6-5 SEC)...