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Women's Basketball Head Coach, Nikki Fargas speaks players during the Lady Tigers' 83-49 victory over the University of New Orleans in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

Nikki Fargas hopes LSU’s defense continues to carry Lady Tigers to victory

By Rece Beaugh November 20, 2019

The LSU Women’s Basketball team looks to extend their winning streak against Southeastern on Tuesday night. The Lady Tigers have won two straight games and will look to make it three as they host...

LSU sophomore forward Darius Days (0) shoots a three during the Tigers' 75-65 victory over Nicholls on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball overcomes slow start to roll past UMBC 77-50, improves to 3-1

By Anthony Mocklin November 19, 2019

The LSU basketball hosted undefeated UMBC Tuesday night, defeating the Retrievers 77-50. The Tigers improve to 3-1 on the season heading into the Jamaica Classic this weekend. LSU started slow offensively,...

LSU coach Will Wade celebrates after the Tigers 82-80 victory over Tennesse on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Notebook: Will Wade signs 5-star guard Cam Thomas; LSU’s Chase, Jefferson named Biletnikoff semifinalists

By Brandon Adam November 18, 2019

LSU football and men’s basketball both won games this weekend, and the good news didn’t stop there for either program. The early signing period opened for basketball, and LSU coach Will Wade...

LSU freshman forward Trendon Watford (2) shoots a freethrow during the Tigers' 88-79 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU takes down Nicholls State 75-65, improve to 2-1

November 16, 2019

The LSU basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss against VCU on Wednesday in a game that came down to the final seconds. However, the Tigers were able to put that game behind them by taking down Nicholls...

Women's Basketball Head Coach, Nikki Fargas speaks players during the Lady Tigers' 83-49 victory over the University of New Orleans in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

Nikki Fargas gets win No. 150 at LSU following 65-50 win over Little Rock

By Alexandra Cox November 14, 2019

The LSU Women’s basketball team traveled to take on the Little Rock Trojans for the Tigers first road game of the season on Wednesday.  The Tigers grabbed the lead early and never let up as...

LSU junior forward Ayana Mitchell (5) shoots the ball during the lady Tigers' 76-52 loss to South Carolina, on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball to lean on leadership of Ayana Mitchell, Khayla Pointer early in season

By Rece Beaugh November 14, 2019

The LSU women’s basketball team is made up of 15 players, each of which plays in important role in the rotation, but junior guard Khayla Pointer and senior forward Ayana Mitchell have the two most...

LSU basketball coach Will Wade holds a press conference in the PMAC on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.

LSU coach Will Wade returns to Richmond for matchup with VCU

By Anthony Mocklin November 12, 2019

LSU basketball coach Will Wade is going to be returning to the place he called home longest in his coaching career. No. 23 LSU (1-0) travels to VCU (2-0) on Wednesday. Wade was the head coach at VCU for...

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams (5) faces off against an opposing player during the Tigers' 88-79 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball defeats Bowling Green 88-79 to open up the season

By Anthony Mocklin November 9, 2019

The LSU men’s basketball team opened its season with a victory over Bowling Green on Friday. The No. 22 ranked Tigers hosted the Falcons in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, winning 88-79. The first...

LSU junior forward Ayana Mitchell (5) shoots the ball during the lady Tigers' 76-52 loss to South Carolina, on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 in the PMAC.

Ayana Mitchell reaches 1,000 career points; Lady Tigers defeat UNO in season opener

By Harrison Valentine November 5, 2019

LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Fargas and the Lady Tigers start the 2019-2020 season in the win column after defeating in-state rival New Orleans 83-49 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on...

The Reveille's five "Players to Watch" on LSU men's and women's basketball teams for the 2019-2020 season.

Despite key departures, LSU basketball looks to build on last season’s Sweet 16 run

By Anthony Mocklin November 4, 2019

Last season, the LSU men’s basketball team finished with a remarkable 28-7 record after going 18-15 the previous season. The Tigers went 16-2 in conference play, winning their first Southeastern...

The Reveille's five "Players to Watch" on LSU men's and women's basketball teams for the 2019-2020 season.

Women’s basketball preview: LSU return top scoring defense in SEC, projected 6th in conference

By Alexandra Cox November 4, 2019

The LSU women’s basketball team kicks off its 2019-2020 season when the Lady Tigers host the University of New Orleans in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers start...

LSU freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) defends the basket during the Tigers' 63-80 loss to Michigan State in the Capital One Arena on Friday, March 29, 2019.

LSU sophomores Darius Days, Emmitt Williams, Javonte Smart ready to help lead young roster

By Jacob Beck October 31, 2019

It may sound contrary to the norm, but the core of this season's leaders for the LSU basketball team will be a trio of underclassmen. Aside from senior guard Skylar Mays, sophomore forwards Darius Days...