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LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) during the Tigers' 74-71 loss to Kentucky on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in the PMAC.

Game winning plays become routine for freshman Tremont Waters

By Glen West l @glenwest21 January 10, 2018

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters has made his share of game winning plays for this young Tiger squad. Whether it be a steal, an over-the-head pass to sophomore guard Skylar Mays to help knock off Michigan...

LSU then-freshman center Faustine Aifuwa (40) speaks with a reporter on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

Faustine Aifuwa making big impact for LSU after recovery

By Jarrett Major| @jarrett_tdr January 10, 2018

Redshirt freshman center Faustine Aifuwa has become a difference maker for the Lady Tigers this season after coming back from a torn ACL.Aifuwa, who stands at 6-foot-5, is the Lady Tigers’ tallest...

LSU sophomore guard Skylar Mays (4) looks around the player defending him during the Tigers' 74-71 loss to Kentucky on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in the PMAC.

Tigers look to continue early season momentum in SEC

By Brandon Decareaux January 10, 2018

The LSU men’s basketball team has gotten off to an impressive start in Southeastern Conference play, getting a key win over the 11th ranked Texas A&M Aggies.The Tigers narrowly etched out the...

LSU junior guard Chloe Jackson (0) shoots the ball on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, during the Tigers’ 83-70 loss against Mississippi State in Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Lady Tigers find plenty of positives in 13 point loss to Mississippi State

By Jarrett Major January 7, 2018

The LSU Lady Tigers sprinted out to one of its best starts of the season against the best team LSU (10-4, 2-1 SEC) had faced this season, No. 5 Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Lady Tigers pulled up to...

LSU senior guard Raigyne Louis (11) runs point on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, during the Tigers’ 83-70 loss against Mississippi State in Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Lady Tigers fall to No. 5 Mississippi State, snap eight-game win streak

By JBriaan Johnson January 7, 2018

The LSU women's basketball team entered Sunday's matchup looking to defend its eight-game home winning streak against No. 5 Mississippi State, but went down 83-70.  Excluding the final few minutes...

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.

LSU snatches road upset against No. 15 Missouri, 69-65

By Jarrett Major January 4, 2018

The LSU Lady Tigers went on the road Thursday night to knock off the No. 15 Missouri Tigers for their first win against a top-15 team since 2015. “We had composure and played with great patience,”...

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) shoots a layup during the Tigers' 74-71 loss to Kentucky on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in the PMAC.

Tigers prove they can play with the best of the SEC despite 74-71 loss to Kentucky

By Glen West January 3, 2018

The LSU Tigers got their first taste of SEC blood against the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats, but fell short despite a valiant effort, 74-71. A missed three ball with 0.8 seconds remaining by junior guard...

LSU junior guard Brandon Sampson (0) dunks the ball during LSU's 99-59 win over Alcorn on Friday Nov. 10, 2017, in the PMAC.

LSU closes out final non-conference home game with 104-52 win versus North Florida

By Glen West December 22, 2017

LSU received an early Christmas present Friday night when junior guard Brandon Sampson returned to the court in a dominant win against North Florida 104-52. The 52 point win was the first 50+ point win...

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 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 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 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 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...