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LSU women’s basketball graduate student center Faustine Aifuwa (24) catches a pass Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, during LSU’s 82-64 win against Vanderbilt in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Aifuwa’s dedication in the offseason paid off; ‘She’s in the best shape of her life’

By Tyler Harden February 11, 2022

Faustine Aifuwa has been a major part of the LSU women’s basketball team's success. When Coach Kim Mulkey first stepped into the program, she expected a lot out of Aifuwa, especially considering...

LSU men’s basketball freshman center Efton Reid III (15) poses with sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 during the LSU Student Activities Board Mardi Gras Mambo event on Tower Drive at LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball is looking to make a bounce back with seven games left in regular season

By Jacob Verdin February 11, 2022

Recently, LSU men's basketball has struggled due to its lack of player availability. Injuries have plagued LSU throughout the season as guards Adam Miller and Xavier Pinson have sat out several crucial games....

LSU women’s basketball graduate student guard Jailin Cherry (1) shoots a shot Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, during LSU’s 73-67 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Women’s Basketball holds off late surge from #17 Georgia Bulldogs, wins 73-67

By Dylan Sanders February 10, 2022

LSU and Georgia’s women’s basketball teams met up for the second time this season, this time in the PMAC in front of a sea of pink shirts for the Play 4 Kay game. LSU won the matchup 73-67. The...

LSU men's basketball senior Xavier Pinson (1) high fives sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) after he makes a jump shot Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, during LSU's 83-53 win over Belmont in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: Does Pinson’s return to the floor spell the reignition of LSU’s promising season?

By Henry Huber February 9, 2022

The Tigers were dealt a heavy blow just weeks ahead of their opening game against Louisiana Monroe when Illinois transfer Adam Miller suffered a torn ACL in practice. Miller was expected to play a prominent...

LSU men’s basketball freshman center Efton Reid III (15) attempts a lay-up Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, during LSU’s 70-64 win against Texas A&M in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Xavier Pinson’s return leads LSU men’s hoops to much needed win over Texas A&M

By Peter Rauterkus February 8, 2022

Coming off a three game losing streak and losing six of its last seven games, LSU men's basketball picked itself off the mat with a 76-68 win against Texas A&M.Xavier Pinson was back in the starting...

LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade claps after the LSU men’s basketball team steals the ball Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, during LSU’s 70-64 win against Texas A&M in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La

Buzzer Beater: Tigers keep the Aggies’ late game surges at bay, claim a victory in Pinson’s return

By Henry Huber February 8, 2022

The return of Pinson to the starting lineup and extended playing time brought the outcome that many fans hoped for, with the senior leader providing the team with a sense of chemistry that the team has...

LSU women’s basketball graduate student guard Khayla Pointer (3) smiles as she jogs off the court Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, during LSU’s 78-69 win against Kentucky in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball earns a hard-fought, 68-64 win on the road over Ole Miss

Throughout the second half of the game, Ole Miss made mistakes, and LSU took advantage of that as the Purple and Gold pulled a tough win out on the road.  LSU shot 17-28 from the foul line, and they...

LSU women’s basketball graduate student guard Khayla Pointer (3) looks to the crowd as they celebrate the LSU victory Thursday, Dec. 02, 2021, after LSU’s 69-60 win against Iowa State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Ole Miss women’s basketball Preview: The Tigers look to get back to winning on the road

By Tyler Harden February 7, 2022

The last time LSU played two away games, they lost. They were able to break their losing streak when they came back to Baton Rouge to face Kentucky, but as the Tigers head back on the road Monday, they...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Mwani Wilkinson (5) and freshman forward Bradley Ezewiro (21) gather around their teammates Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, during LSU’s 84-59 win against Texas State in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

A Tale of Two Halves: LSU’s performance against Vanderbilt mirrors loss to Ole Miss

By Henry Huber February 6, 2022

The Tigers’ last two losses can be summed up in basically the same description: They played horribly in the first half, going down by over 20 points, before steadily working their way to...

LSU head coach Will Wade reacts to play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 64-50. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Buzzer Beater: LSU falls on the road to Vanderbilt

By Peter Rauterkus February 5, 2022

LSU men’s basketball dropped its third game in a row after an embarrassing 75-66 loss against Vanderbilt. Once again, LSU lacked the firepower on offense to stay in the game and Vanderbilt made the...

The Daily Reveille Vol. 73 1968-69 shows a picture of Pete Maravich in the sports section of the paper Feb. 2, 2022, in Baton Rouge, La.

‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich, greatest scorer in NCAA history, leaves legacy at LSU

By Jacob Verdin February 2, 2022

“Pistol Pete" Maravich was a man before his time, and his legacy will live on through records, infamous moments and psychic-like predictions.   Maravich called several places home throughout...

LSU men's basketball head coach Will Wade yells in frustration after a call is made against LSU 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.

Sloppy first half, missed opportunities result in excruciating loss for LSU basketball

By Henry Huber @HenryHuber_ February 1, 2022

After a tough stretch of the schedule that featured key injuries, strong opposition and questionable officiating, many fans expected a break from the stress with most key players back from injury...