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LSU sophomore guard Skylar Mays (4) attempts to shoot during the Tigers' 82-83 loss against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball routs Sam Houston State 80-58

By Glen West | @glenwest21 December 19, 2017

After losing their first home game of the season on Saturday to Stephen F. Austin, the Tigers bounced back with a 80-58 route of Sam Houston State. LSU went with its twin towers of senior forwards Aaron...

LSU junior guard Daryl Edwards (5) looks shocked during the Tigers' 82-83 loss against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in the PMAC.

LSU goes down in last second loss to Stephen F. Austin

By Hannah Martin | @hmartin_ December 16, 2017

LSU basketball's three game win streak came to an end Saturday as the Tigers fell to Stephen F. Austin 83-82. Senior forward Aaron Epps, coming off a career performance against Houston, missed the game...

LSU senior forward Aaron Epps (21) dunks on top of defender Breaon Brady (24) during the Tigers' 80-77 victory against the Houston Cougars on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, in the PMAC.

Senior forward Aaron Epps gives LSU a boost in 80-77 win against Houston

By Hannah Martin | @hmartin_ December 13, 2017

The LSU basketball team defeated Houston 80-77 on Wednesday night in the PMAC behind a career high 26 points and 16 rebounds from senior forward Aaron Epps.  "It was a total team effort, but obviously...

LSU sophomore guard Skylar Mays (4) makes a pass during the Tigers’ 105-86 victory over Samford on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU bounces back with 84-60 win against UT Martin

By Glen West | @glenwest21 November 29, 2017

LSU bounced back well after back-to-back losses in Maui with a home win versus UT Martin 84-60. For just the second time in his 37 game career, senior big man Duop Reath did not start for the Tigers. UT...

LSU freshman guard Khayla Pointer (3) moves through opposing players during the Tigers' 96-34 victory against Mississippi College on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Freshman Khayla Pointer finds strength on the women’s basketball team

By Jarrett Major | @jarrett_tdr November 29, 2017

The Lady Tigers have been no stranger to adversity over the years with injuries and illnesses impacting the team during coach Nikki Fargas’ tenure. The Lady Tigers are facing adversity once again....

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) scans the court for an open teammate against Alcorn sophomore guard Maurice Howard (5) during LSU's 99-59 win over Alcorn on Friday Nov. 10, 2017, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball freshman Tremont Waters off to historic start for Tigers

By Glen West l @glenwest21 November 28, 2017

If you’ve watched any of LSU’s first five games this season, you have probably noticed freshman point guard Tremont Waters as one of the Tigers brightest stars. Through five games Waters is...

LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron leads the Tigers before the Tigers’ 33-10 victory against Arkansas on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Tiger Stadium.

Hodges Hall Podcast – Thanksgiving Edition: Tigers weather storm on Rocky Top

By Zois Manaris | @zoismanaris, Chris Caldarera | @caldarera11 November 22, 2017

Zois Manaris (TigerTV) and Chris Caldarera (The Daily Reveille) discuss LSU's 30-10 win over Tennessee and look ahead to the upcoming game against Texas A&M, all while thinking about eating turkey. Topics...

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) scans the court for an open teammate against Alcorn sophomore guard Maurice Howard (5) during LSU's 99-59 win over Alcorn on Friday Nov. 10, 2017, in the PMAC.

LSU falls to Marquette despite 39 point performance from Tremont Waters

By Hannah Martin | @hmartin_ November 22, 2017

Freshman guard Tremont Waters continued to shine for LSU, scoring 39 points, but it wasn't enough as LSU fell to Marquette 94-84 for the third place spot in the Maui Invitational.  Waters 39 points...

LSU junior guard Brandon Sampson (0) prepares to make a pass during the Tigers’ 105-86 victory over Samford on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU loses Brandon Sampson in 92-53 loss to No. 13 Notre Dame

By Glen West | @glenwest21 November 21, 2017

It was a tough night all around for LSU basketball as they lost in the semifinal round of the Maui Invitational to No. 13 Notre Dame 92-53. LSU lost junior guard Brandon Sampson to an ankle injury sustained...

LSU sophomore forward Ayana Mitchell (5) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 96-34 victory against Mississippi College on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU overpowers Nicholls in 65-50 win

By Jarrett Major | @jarrett_tdr November 21, 2017

The LSU Lady Tigers (2-2) defeated the Nicholls Colonels (1-3) 65-50 in an in-state matchup that turned friends into foes for 40 minutes. LSU coach Nikki Fargas and Nicholls State coach Dobee Plaisance...

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) advances the ball down the court during LSU's 99-59 win over Alcorn on Friday Nov. 10, 2017, in the PMAC.

Tremont Waters leads LSU to 77-75 victory over Michigan

By Glen West | @glenwest21 November 21, 2017

LSU opened up the Maui Invitational tournament with a victory over the Michigan Wolverines thanks to a heroic effort from freshman point guard Tremont Waters. Waters had an up and down night with a team...

LSU junior guard Brandon Sampson (0) attempts to shoot the ball during the Tigers’ 105-86 victory over Samford on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU defeats Samford 105-86 behind strong offense

By Glen West | @glenwest21 November 16, 2017

The Tigers scored 100 points in a game for the first time since December of 2015 that lead to a 105-86 victory over the Samford Bulldogs. LSU (2-0) began the game on a 9-2 run in the first four minutes...