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Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers escape ETSU in OT, 71-68

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 25, 2012

It wasn't pretty, and it didn't do much to assuage some of the Lady Tigers' doubts, but LSU is officially off the schneid. LSU (14-6) outlasted East Tennessee State (5-15), 71-68, in overtime Tuesday,...

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers look to rediscover early-season winning ways

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 23, 2012

LSU's cupboards were perfectly stocked for a delectably successful recipe during its 10-game winning streak in December and early January, but it might need to hit the market for some fresh ingredients...

LSU freshman forward Krystal Forthan goes up for a rebound Sunday against Alabama senior forward Ashley Daniels in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: With two players out for injury and two suspended, Lady Tigers fall to Arkansas

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
January 22, 2012

Without the services of two starting guards, the Lady Tigers committed 27 turnovers in a 72-52 drubbing by visiting Arkansas (14-5, 3-4 Southeastern Conference). With the absence of senior guards Destini...

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers fall to Lady Vols, 65-56

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
January 20, 2012

The LSU women's basketball team lost more than just a basketball game Thursday night. The Lady Tigers succumbed to injuries and costly turnovers in a tough 65-56 loss at the hands of No. 9 Tennessee (14-4,...

Women’s Basketball: Destini Hughes out for season

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 20, 2012

LSU senior guard Destini Hughes will miss the remainder of the season after tearing ligaments and the meniscus in her right knee in LSU's 65-56 loss to No. 9 Tennessee on Thursday night. The Fort...

Women’s basketball: Caldwell revisits Lady Volunteer roots, focuses on game

By Luke Johnson
Staff Writer
January 19, 2012

It would be easy for Nikki Caldwell to say she had Jan. 19 circled on her calendar since the moment she was introduced as LSU's coach on April 4. After all, she was raised a short drive from the Tennessee...

LSU senior forward Courtney Jones (22) drives down the court Jan. 12 during the Tigers’ 58-48 victory against South Carolina at the PMAC.

Women’s basketball:Senior forward Courtney Jones sets the example

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 19, 2012

Don't blame LSU senior forward Courtney Jones if she wants to be a little defensive — it seems to be working well for LSU this season. Sure, offense is glamorous and grabs headlines, but the gritty...

Women’s Basketball: ‘Gut check’ mirror spurs self-assessment for Lady Tigers

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 18, 2012

Tucked away along a wall in the LSU women's basketball practice facility stands what may be LSU coach Nikki Caldwell's most effective practice tool. It won't make players shoot better or run faster —...

LSU senior forward LaSondra Barrett (55) drives past a South Carolina defender Jan. 12 in the Tigers’ 58-48 victory against the Gamecocks in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers fall to Florida during first SEC loss this season

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 16, 2012

Just win, baby. That's been the motto for the Lady Tigers (13-4) ever since LSU went on its winter holiday, and they nearly made it a perfect 11-for-11 during the break before losing 62-58 to Florida (12-6)...

LSU defeats No. 24 South Carolina 58-24

By Luke Johnson
January 12, 2012

The matchup between LSU (13-3) and South Carolina (14-3) was billed as a defensive one, and both teams lived up to the expectations in LSU's hard-fought 58-48 win against No. 24 South Carolina at the PMAC on...

Women’s Basketball: LSU finishes semester 3-3, looks to decrease turnovers

By
Sports Contributor
December 4, 2011

The LSU women's basketball team entered the season with high expectations after Nikki Caldwell, former UCLA coach and Pac-10 Coach of the Year, agreed to coach the team in April. Six games into the young...

Dunks becoming more common in ladies’ game

By Adrian Wintz
Sports Contributor
November 30, 2011

The slam dunk is among the most exciting plays in basketball, and when done by stars, it sells tickets. This may be one of the reasons men's basketball gains more national focus than women's basketball. While...