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LSU women's basketball junior guard Flau'Jae Johnson (4) shoots the ball for a free point during LSU's 60-74 win against Murray State on Friday Nov. 15, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball executes off opposing mistakes in win over Troy, improves to 5-0

By Tyler Harden November 18, 2024

The foul line became a familiar place for LSU women's basketball in its 98-59 win over Troy Monday night. As a team, Troy committed 36 fouls, with 11 in the first quarter alone. The Tigers took a total...

The Reveille Athlete of the Week: LSU women's basketball's Flau'jae Johnson

The Reveille Athlete of the Week: LSU women’s basketball’s Flau’jae Johnson

By Marty Sullivan November 17, 2024

At a university where nearly every athletic program is nationally relevant, there’s never a shortage of options. There are always electric playmakers to be found. The Reveille Athlete of the Week...

LSU women's baskatball junior guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) looks to the side during LSU's 36-95 win against Northwestern State on Nov 8, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball escapes upset watch, defeats Murray State with lockdown second half defense

By Tre Allen November 15, 2024

LSU women's basketball escaped a first-half scare to beat Murray State 74-60 in a second half comeback. In a game where most people thought it was going to business per usual, LSU had its hands full with...

LSU men's basketball senior guard Cam Carter (5) watches his teammates guard the ball during their season opening 95-60 win against University of Louisiana at Monroe on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Cam Carter stars against former team in LSU men’s basketball’s first road win of the season

By Tre Allen November 14, 2024

The LSU Tigers played their first game on the road, where they traveled to Manhattan, Kansas, in a victory over the Kansas State Wildcats, winning 76-65. The Tigers now move to 3-0 and get their first...

LSU women’s basketball sophomore guard Mikaylah Williams (12) showcases her skills during LSU's 95-44 season-opening win against Eastern Kentucky on November 4, 2024, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball feeds off crowd’s energy in matinee win over Charleston Southern

By Tyler Harden November 12, 2024

The Pete Maravich Assembly Center was as loud as ever for LSU’s 117-44 win over Charleston Southern.But it was a different type of loud.Instead of LSU fans filling the seats at 11 a.m. Tuesday morning,...

LSU men's basketball senior guard Cam Carter (5) dribbles the ball before shooting during LSU's season opening 95-60 win against University of Louisiana at Monroe on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball showcases newfound resilience in win over Alabama State

By Ethan Stenger November 10, 2024

As it hit halftime at the PMAC on Sunday afternoon, Alabama State led LSU 32-26. The crowd was nearly silent, almost sick to their stomach with a severe case of deja vu. Tiger fans have seen this before. The...

LSU women's basketball sophomore guard Mikaylah Williams (12) guards the opponent during LSU's 36-95 win against Northwestern State on Nov 8, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Defense dominates in LSU women’s basketball win over Northwestern State

By Marty Sullivan November 8, 2024

LSU women’s basketball dominated Northwestern State Friday night 95-36, powered by a suffocating defensive performance. The Tigers second game of the season demonstrated a collective, aggressive style...

LSU men's basketball junior forward Jalen Reed (9) prepares to shoot the ball during LSU's season opening 95-60 win against University of Louisiana at Monroe on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball starts the new season off strong with win vs. Louisiana-Monroe

By Tre Allen and Ethan Stenger November 6, 2024

The 2024-25 season is officially underway for LSU basketball, and the Tigers started off on the right foot by claiming a 95-50 victory against Louisiana-Monroe. The Tigers struggled shooting the ball...

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

Tyrell Ward to step away from LSU men’s basketball for mental health reasons

By Ethan Stenger November 6, 2024

Before the LSU men's basketball season tipped off with a game against Louisiana-Monroe at the PMAC on Wednesday night, LSU men's basketball head coach Matt McMahon had a surprising announcement. Junior...

LSU women's basketball junior guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) runs during LSU's 114-53 win against Xavier on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Returning stars lead LSU women’s basketball to season-opening win over Eastern Kentucky

By Tyler Harden November 4, 2024

With just under six minutes left in the first quarter, Flau’jae Johnson knocked down a three-point shot from the baseline. At that moment, Tiger fans knew she'd have her shot. With 12 first quarter...

LSU men's basketball junior forward Jalen Reed (9) looks for an open pass during LSU's 110-48 exhibition win against Loyola on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

How the NIT’s new format will affect LSU men’s basketball

By Ethan Stenger November 1, 2024

This season’s men's college basketball postseason is different from anything the sport has ever seen before. Last April, Fox Sports and the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) announced a brand-new...

LSU women's basketball sophomore guard Mjracle Sheppard (1) prepares to shoot the ball during LSU's 114-53 win against Xavier on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Why newfound depth at the guard position could be crucial for LSU women’s basketball

By Tyler Harden October 31, 2024

This offseason, Kim Mulkey hit the transfer portal with two intentions: add depth and add experience.So Mulkey added three guards out of the transfer portal; Kailyn Gilbert from Arizona, Shayeann Day-Wilson...