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LSU women’s basketball graduate student center Faustine Aifuwa (24) waves to the crowd Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, after LSU’s Senior Night 58-50 win against Alabama in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

NCAA Tournament Forecast: How LSU women’s basketball looks headed into March Madness

By Tyler Harden March 9, 2022

The LSU women’s basketball team has faced many new experiences throughout this season. From being a top-10 team in the nation by the end of the regular season, the No. 2 team in the SEC going into...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) celebrates his dunk on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, during LSU’s 69-65 win over Mississippi State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: NCAA Tournament NBA Prospect Roundup: Six names to watch for in March

By Jared Brodtmann and Adam Burruss March 9, 2022

With the NCAA tournament on the horizon and 68 teams to watch, basketball fans will be looking for the best prospects in the upcoming NBA draft to watch. Lucky for you, we’re here to introduce you...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) and sophomore guard Eric Gaines (2) go to catch the ball Saturday, March 5, 2022, during LSU’s 80-77 win against Alabama in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Finish the Job: LSU caps off season with a momentous overtime win over Alabama, end late-game blues

By Henry Huber March 5, 2022

Though the Tigers had already been a tournament lock before their game against Alabama, they still desperately needed a prove-yourself victory before the regular season concluded. They hadn’t defeated...

LSU men’s basketball bench celebrates after senior forward Darius Days (4) sinks a three-pointer Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, during LSU’s 75-55 win against Missouri in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Buzzer Beater: LSU holds off Alabama in overtime battle

By Peter Rauterkus March 5, 2022

LSU ended the regular season on a positive note, beating Alabama in overtime by a score of 80-77.The game was a fast-paced, high-scoring contest, but the Tigers were able to keep up and made enough plays...

LSU women’s basketball graduate student guard Khayla Pointer (3) attempts to get past an Alabama defender Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, after LSU’s Senior Night 58-50 win against Alabama in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Women’s Basketball heads to Nashville for the SEC Tournament, following historic regular season

By Tyler Harden March 4, 2022

The LSU Women’s Basketball team heads to Nashville on Wednesday for the SEC Tournament, and they are in the best position the program has been in for a long time to potentially win. Head Coach, Kim...

LSU men’s basketball freshman forward Alex Fudge (3) shoots a shot in the paint Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, during LSU’s 65-58 loss against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Buzzer Beater: LSU falls on the road to Arkansas in thrilling game

By Peter Rauterkus March 3, 2022

In a college basketball game for the ages, LSU fell just short against Arkansas by a score of 77-76. This game was back-and-forth the whole way and truly embodied the spirit of March basketball. The Tigers...

LSU men's basketball head coach Will Wade speaks to LSU men's basketball freshman center Efton Reid (15) Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, during LSU’s 65-58 loss against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Heartbreaker: LSU can’t finish job against Arkansas despite incredible performance

By Henry Huber March 3, 2022

LSU (20-10, 8-9) had arguably one of its best performances against No. 14 Arkansas on Wednesday, pushing one of the best teams in the SEC to its absolute limit in a back-and-forth battle on the road. It...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) attempts to back down an Arkansas defender Jan. 15, 2022, during LSU’s 65-58 loss against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Know Your Foe: The Arkansas Traveler’s Mason Choate talks Arkansas men’s basketball

By Peter Rauterkus and Mason Choate March 2, 2022

Coming off a dominant win over Missouri, LSU looks to take that momentum into a tough road matchup against No. 14 Arkansas. LSU lost to Arkansas in the first matchup between these two teams and will look...

LSU women’s basketball graduate student guard Jailin Cherry (1), graduate student guard Khayla Pointer (3), graduate student center Faustine Aifuwa (24), fifth year senior guard and forward Awa Trasi (32), and graduate student forward Autumn Newby (0) Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, after LSU’s Senior Night 58-50 win against Alabama in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball beats Tennessee in Knoxville, secures two seed in SEC Tournament

By Dylan Sanders February 27, 2022

Despite a late surge from the Tennessee Volunteers, the LSU Tigers hold on to win 57-54 in Knoxville to secure the No. 2 seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament. This game was another example of LSU having...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore guard Eric Gaines (2) flies through the air as he prepares to dunk the ball Tuesday, Feb. 01, 2022, during LSU’s 72-76 loss against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball bounces back with a dominant home win over Missouri

By Jacob Verdin February 27, 2022

LSU men's basketball overcame yet another roadblock along their way to 2022 postseason play. Losing each of their last two games prior to Saturday, the Tigers have been struggling due to several things...

LSU men’s basketball junior forward Shareef O’Neal (15) rises up for a dunk during LSU’s 84-65 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Buzzer Beater: LSU gets back in the win column with victory over Missouri

By Peter Rauterkus February 26, 2022

After two consecutive losses, LSU got itself back in the win column with a 75-55 win over Missouri. The game was relatively back and forth early, but a strong second half from LSU allowed the Tigers to...

LSU women’s basketball graduate student guard Jailin Cherry (1), graduate student guard Khayla Pointer (3), graduate student center Faustine Aifuwa (24), fifth year senior guard and forward Awa Trasi (32), and graduate student forward Autumn Newby (0) Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, after LSU’s Senior Night 58-50 win against Alabama in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball shines on senior night, picks up 58-50 win over Alabama

By Tyler Harden February 24, 2022

It was senior night at the PMAC for the LSU women’s basketball team and the atmosphere was everything the seniors deserve to go out on and more. The fans all wore gold in support of the team, and...