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The LSU women's basketball team lines up to sing the Alma Mater during the Lady Tigers' 83-49 victory over the University of New Orleans in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

LSU women’s basketball season recap: Lady Tigers fourth in SEC with six games left

By Ali Cox February 12, 2020

The Lady Tigers of LSU’s Women's basketball team are more than half way through the regular season with a mere six games left. The Tigers are 17-5 overall and 7-3 in SEC play. The Lady Tigers are...

LSU sophomore forward Darius Days (0) plays defense during the Tigers' 82-78 win over the Mizzou Tigers on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in the PMAC.

Smart, Days energize LSU basketball’s comeback victory over Missouri

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU February 11, 2020

LSU was in search of a spark all night, and they eventually found one with sophomores Javonte Smart and Darius Days in the second half, leading the Tigers to an 82-78 victory over Missouri on Tuesday night. After...

LSU junior guard Khayla Pointer (3) warms up for a free-throw during the Lady Tigers' 83-49 victory over the University of New Orleans in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

LSU women’s basketball proves there is life after Ayana Mitchell

By Rece Beaugh | @Recebeaugh February 10, 2020

On a rainy Monday night in the PMAC, the LSU women’s basketball team proved that there is, in fact, life after the loss of star senior forward Ayana Mitchell. In their first game since she was injured...

LSU guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) celebrates the dunk play made by LSU forward Emmitt Williams (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 90-76. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

LSU basketball falls to Auburn 91-90, drops to 3rd in SEC

By Anthony Mocklin February 8, 2020

The 18th-ranked LSU basketball team fell to No. 11 Auburn on Saturday dropping, to 3rd in the Southeastern Conference. LSU (17-6, 8-2 SEC) took Auburn to an overtime showdown on the road, falling short,...

LSU junior guard Khayla Pointer (3) warms up for a free-throw during the Lady Tigers' 83-49 victory over the University of New Orleans in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

LSU women’s basketball’s junior guard Khayla Pointer receives multiple awards

By Rece Beaugh | @Recebeaugh February 7, 2020

Junior Guard Khayla Pointer added two more accolades to her list this past week in addition to scoring her 800th career point as a Lady Tiger in the games versus Texas A&M on Sunday.  Pointer...

LSU basketball coach Will Wade speaks to a ref after a play out during the Tigers' 90-54 victory over the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball suffers crushing loss to Vanderbilt to snap 10-game win streak

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU February 5, 2020

Defense was at a premium Wednesday night at Memorial Gymnasium as No. 18 LSU fell to Vanderbilt 90-99, who entered on a historic 26-game SEC losing streak. The Commodores last won an SEC game on March...

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 90-54 victory over the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in the PMAC.

Skylar Mays named finalist for Shooting Guard of the Year, Senior CLASS Awards

By Anthony Mocklin February 5, 2020

LSU senior basketball player Skylar Mays has been announced as a top-10 finalist for two notable awards for the 2019-2020 season: the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award and Senior CLASS Award.The...

LSU guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) celebrates the dunk play made by LSU forward Emmitt Williams (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 90-76. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

LSU basketball defeats Ole Miss 73-63, stay undefeated in SEC

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin February 2, 2020

The LSU basketball team took down Ole Miss on Saturday to sweep the season series. The Tigers (17-4, 8-0 Southeastern Conference) picked up their tenth straight win, defeating the Rebels 73-63. The first...

LSU guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) celebrates the dunk play made by LSU forward Emmitt Williams (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 90-76. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

LSU basketball defeats Alabama 90-76, improve to 7-0 in SEC play

By Anthony Mocklin | @anthony_mocklin January 30, 2020

The LSU basketball team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 90-76 on Wednesday to extend their win streak to nine games. The Tigers (16-4, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) stand tall among the SEC in sole possession...

LSU junior guard Khayla Pointer (3) takes a jump shot during the Lady Tigers' 83-49 victory over the University of New Orleans in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

LSU women’s basketball looks to finish strong down the stretch in SEC play

By Rece Beaugh | @Recebeaugh January 28, 2020

The Lady Tigers once again proved that the phrase “home sweet home” reigns true in the SEC. After losing to No. 22 Tennessee 63-58 on Sunday, LSU fell to 4-3 in conference play. Three of the...

LSU coach Will Wade leads a time out during the Tigers' 77-82 loss to Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball coach Will Wade frustrated with team’s inability to finish games

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU January 27, 2020

LSU coach Will Wade met with the media for his usual Monday press conference this afternoon, bringing a certain energy we haven't seen from him in quite some time. Although 15-4, 6-0 in conference play,...

LSU freshman forward Trendon Watford (2) drives to the basket during the Tigers' 90-54 victory over the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball forward Trendon Watford named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Harrison Valentine | @HValentineLSU January 27, 2020

LSU forward Trendon Watford has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. In Saturday's thrilling 69-67 win over Texas in Austin, Watford played a major role, posting...