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LSU men's basketball head coach Matt McMahon crosses his arms Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, during LSU's 73-66 win against Southeastern Louisiana University at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Mississippi State defeats LSU men’s basketball 87-67 to end Tigers’ hot streak

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 24, 2024

LSU men’s basketball has been on a high recently after back-to-back thrilling wins over ranked teams in South Carolina and Kentucky. The magic ran out on Saturday as Mississippi State came into the...

LSU men’s basketball freshman guard Mike Williams III (2) shoots the ball on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Mike Williams III is no stranger to long odds, but he and LSU men’s basketball keep fighting

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 24, 2024

The second of five children, it shouldn’t surprise you that Mike Williams III is used to competition. For years when they were younger, Williams and his three brothers couldn’t even play one-on-one...

LSU basketball graduate student guard Hailey van Lith (11) celebrates a three point shot Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on LSU's campus.

Angel Reese, Last-Tear Poa lead LSU women’s basketball in 71-66 win over Auburn

By Tyler Harden February 22, 2024

Physicality was the theme in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Thursday. But once LSU separated itself going into halftime, it never looked back. The Tigers were tested, but came away with a 71-66...

The LSU men’s basketball team cheers from the side on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU fined for court storming after men’s basketball’s win over Kentucky

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday it will fine LSU $100,000 for the court storming that took place on Wednesday night after the men’s basketball team’s 75-74 win over No. 17 Kentucky. Spectators...

LSU men's Basketball team members and coaches watch the game from the sidelines on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC men’s basketball power rankings: Where does LSU rank after back-to-back upset wins?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

It’s been an exciting five days for LSU men's hoops, as the Tigers have finally learned how to win tight games, coming up with thrilling one-point victories over No. 11 South Carolina and No. 17 Kentucky. In...

LSU men's basketball sophomore forward Tyrell Ward (15) reacts to a foul call Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, during LSU's 73-66 win against Southeastern Louisiana University at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops upsets No. 17 Kentucky 75-74 with Tyrell Ward’s miraculous buzzer beater

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 21, 2024

If you’ve watched LSU play this season, you know you can never look away from a game. On Saturday against No. 17 Kentucky, you couldn’t look away when LSU faced a deficit of 15, and you certainly...

LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey looks out on the court Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, during LSU’s 76-70 loss against South Carolina in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Kim Mulkey included in Naismith Coach of the Year late season watchlist

By Tyler Harden February 21, 2024

LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey was named to the Naismith Coach of the Year late-season watchlist by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Wednesday.Mulkey was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball...

LSU cheerleaders shake their pompoms through the smoke in cheer for the men's basketball team on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, before LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: Can LSU women’s hoops stay hot? Can LSU men’s hoops beat Kentucky?

By Tyler Harden, Jason Willis and Tre Allen February 20, 2024

Both LSU basketball teams are coming off wins over the weekend and enter the end of February looking to boost their postseason resumes. LSU women’s basketball had last week off but returned to play...

LSU women’s basketball sophomore guard Flau’jae Johnson (4) celebrates Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, during LSU’s 76-70 loss against South Carolina in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball takes care of business on the road with 81-58 win at Texas A&M

By Tyler Harden February 19, 2024

Things were clicking for LSU in College Station, as the Tigers came away with a comfortable 81-58 win over Texas A&M.Just about everything seemed to have gone LSU’s way Monday night. Showcasing...

LSU men's basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) watches his teammates from the sidelines on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Signature win: LSU men’s basketball seals the deal in 64-63 win over No. 11 South Carolina

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 17, 2024

When South Carolina’s Ta’lon Cooper made a 3-pointer to break its tie with the Tigers, putting the Gamecocks up 63-60 with 29 seconds left, it could’ve been the dagger. LSU has come to the doorstep...

LSU women’s basketball junior guard Last-Tear Poa (13) dribbles the ball Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, during LSU’s 76-70 loss against South Carolina in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

True point guard: How Last-Tear Poa may be key for LSU women’s basketball going forward

By Tyler Harden February 16, 2024

Confident—the way Last-Tear Poa is playing her basketball lately. “She’s playing with a lot of confidence,” Kim Mulkey said of Poa following the team’s win over Alabama....

LSU men's Basketball senior forward Mwani Wilkinson (5) shakes hands with graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball drops 82-80 bout at Florida after final shot comes up short

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 13, 2024

The story of LSU’s season has been close, but not quite. Between five different games where the Tigers have closed a 20-point deficit to single digits, none have been quite as heartbreaking as Tuesday’s...