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LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) shoots Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 during the Tigers' 80-64 victory against St. Joseph's University in the PMAC.

LSU Women’s Basketball wins season opener, 86-58

By Tommy Romanach November 8, 2013

The LSU women’s basketball team held off an early second half scare in their season opener as they cruised past the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks in an 86-58 win Friday night in the first round of...

LSU freshman guard Rina Hill (13) lays up the basketball during the Lady Tiger's 95-24 victory against Tennessee Temple in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Freshmen shine in blowout 95-24 win

By Trey Labat October 30, 2013

Led by three freshman guards, the Lady Tigers basketball team started off its season in fine fashion with a blowout 95-24 exhibition win against Tennessee Temple University. LSU struggled with scoring...

LSU head women's basketball coach Nikki Caldwell speaks to reporters Monday, October 28, 2013 at Basketball Media Day in the LSU Basketball Practice Facility.

Women’s Basketball: LSU to take on Tennessee Temple in exhibition game

By Tyler Nunez October 29, 2013

The LSU women’s basketball team has put a lot on its shoulders going into the 2013-14 season. Lady Tigers coach Nikki Caldwell has her squad yearning for a Final Four bid and making sure it knows...

LSU women's basketball head coach Nikki Caldwell looks on as the Tigers defeat the Bulldogs 62-54 on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Caldwell discusses goals, freshman standouts at media day

By Tyler Nunez October 28, 2013

Lady Tiger coach Nikki Caldwell and her squad discussed upperclassmen who have emerged as leaders and the impact they expect new faces on the roster to make in the upcoming season at Monday’s 2013...

Women's Basketball: United States Marines help train team

Women’s Basketball: United States Marines help train team

By Trey Labat October 28, 2013

Sometimes a coach needs to think outside the box to manifest the kind of unity a team needs to succeed. LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Caldwell has mastered employing outside-the-box techniques...

LSU women's basketball head coach Nikki Caldwell addresses the crowd Thursday during Bayou Madness in the PMAC

Women’s Basketball: New faces boost Lady Tigers

By Tyler Nunez October 15, 2013

The LSU women’s basketball team surpassed all expectations last season — except for its own — earning a trip to the Sweet 16. With their sights now set on a trip to the Final Four, the...

LSU junior forward Theresa Plaisance (55) moves the ball past Penn State sophomore forward Tori Waldner (44) Tuesday March 26, 2013 during the Tigers' 71-66 victory against the Lions in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Plaisance on Wade Trophy watch list

By Tyler Nunez October 8, 2013

LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance is one of 25 players across the nation to be named to the preseason watch list for the Wade Trophy, presented annually to the best women’s basketball player in...

Sophomore guard Anne Pedersen runs defense drills Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 1, 2013 in the LSU Basketball Practice Facility.

Women’s Basketball: Returning starters lead Lady Tigers into season

By Trey Labat October 1, 2013

The LSU women’s basketball team started fall practice Tuesday, and will attempt to repeat its performance from last season when it advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Women’s Basketball...

LSU senior guard Bianca Lutley (3) and Green Bay senior forward Jenny Gilbertson (25) collide as they reach for the ball Sunday, March 24, 2013 during the Tigers' 75-71 victory against the Phoenix.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers’s Spain trip builds skill on and off the court

By Tyler Nunez August 26, 2013

The LSU women’s basketball team took the opportunity to evaluate where it stood against international opponents late this summer when they embarked on a foreign exhibition tour of Spain. LSU competed...

Assistant coach Elderkin embodies Caldwell’s vision

Assistant coach Elderkin embodies Caldwell’s vision

By Tyler Nunez June 26, 2013

After former LSU assistant coach Stacie Terry left Baton Rouge to become head coach at San Diego State, LSU coach Nikki Caldwell faced the challenge of finding a replacement who had similar values and...

LSU's head coach Nikki Caldwell exchanges words with an official in the first half of a regional semifinal game against California in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Saturday March 30, 2013 in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Jed Conklin)

Overachieving Lady Tigers make mark on program

By Tyler Nunez May 5, 2013

The LSU women’s basketball team had a season that exceeded expectations, as the Lady Tigers finished with an inspired Sweet 16 run in March, their first since 2008. Undeterred by a slow start in...

LSU junior forward Theresa Plaisance (55) gets a rebound Tuesday March 26, 2013 during the Tigers' 71-66 victory against the Lions in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Plaisance named SEC scoring champion

By Tyler Nunez April 8, 2013

The Southeastern Conference does not give a most improved player award for women’s basketball, but if it did, LSU forward Theresa Plaisance certainly would have made her bid. A year removed from...