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LSU senior center Theresa Plaisance (55) fights for position Thursday, Jan. 30, 2013 during the Lady Tigers' 65-56 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: LSU looks to stop first half woes

By Tommy Romanach February 5, 2014

LSU forward Theresa Plaisance and her team were concerned with how they started their Jan 16 game at Missouri. LSU fell behind by double digits early, before putting together a run that gave LSU a two-point...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) dunks the ball Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 during the Tigers' 88-74 victory against Arkansas at the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Tigers to face new look Bulldogs

By Chandler Rome February 5, 2014

In his two meetings against Georgia last season, LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III noticed some Bulldogs standing still. And who could blame them? The Bulldogs were buoyed by do-it-all guard...

LSU senior forward Shavon Coleman (5) avoids a defender Saturday, Feb. 2, 2014, during the Tigers' 88-74 victory against Arkansas in the PMAC.

Opinion: LSU need to reverse road woes to reach NCAA tourney

By James Moran February 3, 2014

On the strength of its recent hot streak, the LSU basketball team has turned its season around and revived its NCAA Tournament aspirations. Just three weeks ago, following a disastrous overtime loss at...

LSU junior all-around gymnast Lloimincia Hall holds up tiger paws Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 after scoring a perfect 10 on her floor routine during the Tigers' 197.650-196.825 victory against Alabama at the PMAC.

LSU scores season highs against Alabama, ends losing streak

By David Gray February 3, 2014

Coming off last week’s come-from-behind victory against Auburn, LSU coach D-D Breaux hoped her squad would build momentum early to avoid falling behind against Southeastern Conference rival Alabama. Her...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) attempts to move past a Kentucky defender Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 victory against the Wildcats.

O’Bryant, Mickey sweep SEC honors

By Chandler Rome February 3, 2014

After a week where the LSU frontline flexed its muscles, two of its leaders heaped the rewards. Junior forward Johnny O'Bryant was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week, while freshman forward...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) blocks a Kentucky shot Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 win against the Wildcats in the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Forward O’Bryant breaks slump

By Mike Gegenheimer February 2, 2014

A month ago, it seemed LSU junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III’s decision to spurn a potential pro career for another year in Baton Rouge may have been a miscalculation. A month ago, O’Bryant...

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.

Women’s Basketball: Shooting struggles lead to 63-56 defeat at Kentucky

By Lawrence Barreca February 2, 2014

Riding a three-game winning streak, the Lady Tigers looked to keep momentum in their favor Sunday against No. 13 Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., but a poor shooting performance from the field resulted in a...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) attempts to move past a Kentucky defender Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 victory against the Wildcats.

Men’s Basketball: Tigers’ zone defense leads to fast starts, wins

By Chandler Rome February 2, 2014

In the blink of an eye, LSU was up 7-0. Standing in Coleman Coliseum, a place where the Tigers were historically dismal, LSU got a jumper from junior forward Johnny O’Bryant III, sophomore guard...

LSU freshman forward Jordan Mickey (25) celebrates after blocking a shot Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 during the Tigers' 88-74 victory against Arkansas at the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Mickey, O’Bryant lead LSU past Arkansas

By Chandler Rome February 1, 2014

Against an Arkansas team that thrives on pressure, LSU coach Johnny Jones knew the key to success was in the zone. If his team's newfound 2-3 zone could force tough shots, clean the glass of misses and...

LSU junior forward Johnny O'Bryant III (2) dunks the ball Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 during the Tigers' 87-82 victory against Kentucky.

LSU vs. Arkansas Live Blog

By Chandler Rome February 1, 2014

LSU looks to carry the momentum it gained after Tuesday's win against Kentucky when it meets Arkansas (13-7, 2-5 SEC) at 4:00 in the PMAC. Follow beat writers Chandler Rome (@Rome_TDR) and Mike Gegenheimer...

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2013, filephoto, Arkansas' Michael Qualls (24) looks to the basket as Tennessee-Martin's Terence Smith attempts a steal during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Qualls led Arkansas in its nonconference schedule but has struggled in Southeastern Conference play. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)

Arkansas suspends two players in advance of LSU

By Chandler Rome February 1, 2014

Arkansas suspended junior forward Alandise Harris and sophomore Michael Qualls indefinitely on Saturday morning for what the school termed "conduct detrimental to the team." Arkansas spokesman Patrick...

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.

Straight to the Pound: Lady Tigers defeat Bulldogs with second-half surge

By Lawrence Barreca January 30, 2014

After an abysmal start for both LSU and Mississippi State on Thursday night in the PMAC, senior forward Shanece McKinney led the charge after the half to power the Lady Tigers to a 65-56 victory. LSU (17-4,...