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LSU women's basketball junior forward Angel Reese (10) watches her teammates from the sidelines during LSU's 76-70 loss against South Carolina Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Dr. in Baton Rouge, La.

‘Crazy and amazing’: The story of Angel Reese and her impact on LSU

By Tyler Harden March 4, 2024

Angel Reese walked down the purple carpet alongside her family and Shaquille O’Neal for Senior Day on Sunday. The group then met Kim Mulkey at center court where they posed for a picture.  The...

LSU women’s basketball junior forward Angel Reese (10) tips off Sunday, March 3, 2024, during LSU’s 77-56 win against Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball shines on Senior Day, wins 77-56 against Kentucky

By Tyler Harden March 3, 2024

It was a sea of gold in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for LSU women’s basketball’s Senior Day, and the Tigers came away with a 77-56 win over Kentucky to close out the regular season.Hailey...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after breaking the NCAA women's career scoring record during the first half of the team's college basketball game against Michigan, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich’s all-time NCAA college basketball scoring record

By Peter Rauterkus March 3, 2024

History was made Sunday afternoon in Iowa City, Iowa, when Caitlin Clark broke Pete Maravich’s NCAA college basketball career scoring record, which has stood for 54 years.She broke it with 0.3...

LSU men’s basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) high fives senior forward Derek Fountain (20) after scoring Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball dominates Vanderbilt, leading wire-to-wire in 75-61 win

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor March 2, 2024

It’s good for a team to be peaking at the end of the season, and it seems like LSU may be doing just that. LSU put together one of its most complete performances of the season on Saturday to secure...

LSU women's basketball sophomore guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) and graduate student guard Hailey Van Lith (11) analyze a free throw from half court Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, during LSU's 71-66 win over Auburn Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball earns 80-54 victory over Georgia, secures No. 2 seed in SEC Tournament

By Tyler Harden February 29, 2024

LSU’s win-streak increased to seven straight wins Thursday night, as the Tigers came away with an 80-54 win over Georgia.With this win, the Tigers clinched the No. 2 seed for the SEC Tournament,...

LSU students celebrate on the court after LSU defeated Kentucky in an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

The NCAA has a court storming conundrum. Here’s how to fix it

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

College basketball has a court storming conundrum, and as the calendar turns to March, the NCAA only has so much time to act before it's too late. The debate began following unranked Wake Forest's 83-79...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tyrell Ward (15) puts the ball up Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Postseason overview: What are the possibilities for LSU men’s basketball?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 29, 2024

LSU has had a season of remarkable improvement, from coming a game shy of tying the program record for consecutive losses with 14 last year to now finding itself solidly in the middle of the SEC. Head...

LSU women's basketball freshman guard Mikaylah Williams (12) high-fives her coaches after being subbed off Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, during LSU's 71-66 win over Auburn Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU bumped up to a No. 3 seed in women’s basketball NCAA Tournament Bracketology

By Tyler Harden February 28, 2024

LSU was moved up to a projected No. 3 seed in the ESPN 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament Bracketology, made by analyst Charlie Creme.The Tigers were moved down to a No. 4 seed after suffering losses to...

LSU women's basketball graduate student guard Hailey Van Lith (11) dribbles through Auburn players Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, during LSU's 71-66 win over Auburn Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

What Does Hailey Van Lith’s breakout game mean for her and LSU women’s hoops?

By Tre Allen February 28, 2024

When one of the best players in women's college basketball decided to enter the transfer portal and team up with the defending national champions, one would assume that the combination would be unstoppable.However,...

LSU men’s basketball senior forward Derek Fountain (20) goes for the rebound Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, during LSU’s 67-66 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball holds on for 67-66 win over Georgia

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 27, 2024

When LSU pulled ahead by one with 15 seconds left on the strength of two clutch Will Baker free throws, there was no release. Not yet. Not after what happened last time. When the Tigers had finally clinched...

Mike the Tiger leads a cheer Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, during LSU's 71-66 win over Auburn Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: Can LSU women’s hoops earn 3-seed? Men’s hoops postseason hopes alive?

By Tyler Harden, Jason Willis and Tre Allen February 27, 2024

Both LSU basketball programs are coming off an eventful week and now turn their focus to the final few weeks of the regular season.LSU women’s basketball had two big wins, including a revenge win...

LSU women's basketball team huddles up following a Auburn score Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, during LSU's 71-66 win over Auburn Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Game of adjustments: LSU women’s basketball comes away with 75-60 win over Tennessee

By Tyler Harden February 25, 2024

Last time Kim Mulkey and her Tigers faced off with Tennessee, it ended with a two-point loss in the Sotheastern Conference Tournament.This time around, however, LSU went to Knoxville and came away with...