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LSU freshman forward Naz Reid (0) drives to the basket during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

LSU dominates in 91-50 win over Incarnate Word

By Kennedi Landry December 9, 2018

Two freshman — forward Naz Reid and guard Ja'Vonte Smart — put up 16 points in LSU's win Sunday afternoon to stay undefeated at home. Four Tigers were in double digits as LSU dominated...

LSU senior forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (11) blocks a shot during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

LSU ends two-game losing streak with 78-57 win over Grambling

By Glen West December 1, 2018

After a two-game skid in Orlando to Florida State and Oklahoma State, LSU got the losing taste out of its mouth against a scrappy Grambling squad, winning 78-57. Coach Will Wade said he’d be experimenting...

LSU junior forward Ayana Mitchell (5) pulls up for three during the Lady Tigers’ 66-52 victory over Sam Houston in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

LSU women’s basketball falls 68-61 to Kansas in SEC/Big 12 Challenge

By Kerrell Robinson November 29, 2018

The LSU Lady Tigers were handed their second loss of the season after failing to finish a second-half comeback against a hot-shooting Kansas Jayhawks team. The Lady Tigers fell 68-61. Kansas' largest lead...

LSU guard Skylar Mays (04) lays the ball up during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeatern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

Sky High: Junior Skylar Mays enjoying career year among talented Tiger roster

By Glen West November 27, 2018

LSU junior guard Skylar Mays is no rookie to ESPN’s Sportscenter Top-10 plays.  Mays has become a regular on the show over the last two years for his seemingly easy yet difficult dunks. The...

LSU mens basketball coach Will Wade addresses the press during the basketball media day in the PMAC Practice Arena, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

LSU basketball moves to No. 19 in AP Poll

By Glen West November 19, 2018

After big wins last week over Memphis and Louisiana Tech, LSU basketball moved three spots in the AP Poll to the No. 19 team in the country. The Tigers began the season at No. 23 and moved just one spot...

LSU freshman guard Ja’vonte Smart (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

LSU survives LA Tech, improves to 4-0 on season

By Glen West November 16, 2018

With the game tied at 62 a piece, freshman Ja’vonte Smart capped off his best performance of the young season with a dagger three that secured a nail-biting victory over in-state Louisiana Tech,...

LSU forward Ayana Mitchell (05) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 52-66 win over Sam Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball falls to Tulane 56-54 despite Mitchell’s double-double

By Kerrell Robinson November 15, 2018

The LSU Lady Tigers lost a close game that went all the way to the wire against the Tulane Green Wave Thursday night.The Lady Tigers dropped their first game of the season after a failed inbound that hit...

LSU guard Skylar Mays (04) lays the ball up during the Tigers' 94-63 win against Southeatern on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in the PMAC.

Skylar Mays sparks LSU past Memphis in an 85-76 win

By Brandon Adam November 13, 2018

Junior guard Skylar Mays and freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart carried LSU's offensive load for most of the night with sophomore guard Tremont Waters struggling to find his shot and freshman forward Naz Reid...

LSU freshman forward Naz Reid (0) drives to the basket during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

Column: Men’s basketball team once again capturing excitement from fans and media

By Chris Caldarera November 13, 2018

Each year, many of LSU’s athletic teams begin their respective seasons with the same themes plastered on every sports article and social media timeline.Players hear the pundits talk about how...

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) carries the ball down the floor during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

‘Idols become your rivals’: Tremont Waters not going to be starstruck by Memphis coach Penny Hardaway

By Brandon Adam November 12, 2018

LSU's Tremont Waters doesn't know much about Memphis, one of the more storied programs in college basketball, but he does know about the school's new basketball head coach — Penny Hardaway. Hardaway...

LSU junior forward Ayana Mitchell (5) pulls up for three during the Lady Tigers’ 66-52 victory over Sam Houston in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

LSU defeats Northern Colorado 62-57 behind Ayana Mitchell’s double-double

By Kerrell Robinson November 11, 2018

The LSU women's basketball team is undefeated after the first week of play following Sunday’s 62-57 win over the University of Northern Colorado. In the season’s opener against Sam Houston...

LSU guard Khayla Pointer (03) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 52-66 win over Sam Houston on Tueday, Nov. 6, 2018 in the PMAC.

LSU women’s basketball honors Hometown Heroes after summer participation in ‘Fourth Quarter Fridays’

By Kennedi Landry November 11, 2018

The LSU women's basketball team on Sunday honored "hometown heroes" including policemen, firemen, first responders and other servicemen who risk their lives to protect others.  The team has a special...