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LSU women's basketball coach Nikki Caldwell speaks to a referee Nov. 11, 2012 during the Lady Tiger's 72-70 win over Wichita State.

Women’s Basketball: Caldwell, staff use fashion to reflect personal values

By Bria Turner November 28, 2012

LSU coach Nikki Caldwell and her coaching staff are always dressed to the nines on the sidelines, but their style has a deeper meaning than what most see. Wearing nice clothing doesn’t define the...

LSU freshman guard Danielle Ballard (32) tries to shoot around a Wichita State defender during the Lady Tiger's 72-70 win over the Shockers on November 11, 2012.

Women’s Basketball: Freshmen could signal bright future for LSU

By Tyler Nunez November 28, 2012

The Lady Tigers are looking to replace what they lost in seniors this season with the help of a talented and diverse group of freshmen. And this group of high school stars is determined to prove it can...

Women’s Basketball: LSU wins early-season tournament in Florida

By Tyler Nunez November 26, 2012

The LSU women’s basketball team bounced back from a rough start to its road trip when it won the Florida International Thanksgiving Classic tournament last weekend, beating West Virginia and host...

LSU freshman guard Danielle Ballard (32) tries to steal the ball away from Wichita State senior guard Jasmine Jones (1) during the Tiger's 72-70 win over the Shockers on November 11, 2012.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers fall 71-69 to No. 25 Georgetown

By Bria Turner November 19, 2012

The LSU women’s basketball team lost 71-69 in a battle with No. 25 Georgetown in Washington D.C., where the Lady Tigers shot just 14-for-26 from the free-throw line.  “You can’t...

Women’s Basketball: Tigers fall 67-58 to Hampton Pirates

By Bria Turner November 18, 2012

The LSU women’s basketball team rallied the entire second half at Hampton University to erase a 17-point halftime deficit, but ultimately fell, 67-58, to the Lady Pirates on Friday night. LSU (1-1)...

LSU freshman guard Danielle Ballard (32) tries to steal the ball away from Wichita State senior guard Jasmine Jones (1) during the Tiger's 72-70 win over the Shockers on November 11, 2012.

Women’s Basketball: LSU leaves for first road trip of season

By Bria Turner November 15, 2012

After practice Thursday afternoon, LSU coach Nikki Caldwell told her players that if a team outworks you, it will beat you. As the Lady Tigers (1-0) head to Hampton University (2-0) for their first road...

Teejay Jones, sports administration sophomore and Lady Tiger Basketball team manager, works during a practice on November 14, 2012.

Women’s Basketball: Team managers contribute to Lady Tigers’ success

By Bria Turner November 14, 2012

Ten students are the backbone of LSU’s women’s basketball team. The student managers play a behind-the-scenes role with an ultimate goal of contributing to the success of the Lady Tigers....

LSU freshman center Derreyal Youngblood (1) boxes out a Wichita State defender during the Lady Tiger's 72-70 win over the Shockers on November 11, 2012.

Women’s Basketball: Freshman center adjusting to college

By Bria Turner November 12, 2012

Freshman year has been a work in progress for LSU center Derreyal Youngblood. But with the help of her current teammates and staff at her high school, Youngblood is successfully adjusting to the academic...

LSU senior guard Andrienne Webb (10) lets out a roar after sinking a three-pointer during LSU's 72-70 win over Wichita State on November 11, 2012.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers squeak out victory

By Tyler Nunez November 11, 2012

In a coaching matchup that pitted LSU’s Nikki Caldwell against former teammate Jody Adams, the Lady Tigers picked up a 72-70 victory against Wichita State in their season opener on Sunday. The game...

LSU senior guard Adrienne Webb (10) drives past Xavier defenders Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, during the Tigers' 75-34 victory against the Gold Nuggets at the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: LSU to open season Sunday at home

By Bria Turner November 8, 2012

The LSU women’s basketball team heads into its season opener against Wichita State at 2 p.m. Sunday in the PMAC after two blow-out exhibition victories. LSU coach Nikki Caldwell used the exhibition...

LSU junior guard Jeanne Kenney (5) jumps past Xavier defenders Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, during the Tigers' 75-34 victory against the Gold Nuggets at the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: AAU basketball beneficial to college hoops players

By Bria Turner November 7, 2012

Amateur Athletic Union Basketball, better known as AAU, molds the careers of many young basketball players with dreams of playing college. Nearly all of LSU’s current and former players have spent...

LSU senior guard Adrienne Webb (10) drives past Xavier defenders Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, during the Tigers' 75-34 victory against the Gold Nuggets at the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball defeats Xavier University with only 7 players

By Staff Reports November 1, 2012

LSU defeated Xavier University of New Orleans in its first exhibition game in the PMAC Thursday with only seven of the Lady Tigers’ ten players taking the court. Each of the seven players who played...