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LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) calls out the play to his fellow teammates during the Tigers' 61-78 win against the University of Mississippi on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Blakeney’s 20 points pace LSU in victory against North Florida

By Jacob Hamilton | @jacob_hamilt0n November 18, 2016

LSU didn’t look back after taking the lead at the 14-minute, 17-second mark. After leading nearly the entire first half before surrendering the lead to North Florida early in the second period, LSU...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) calls out the play to his fellow teammates during the Tigers' 61-78 win against the University of Mississippi on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU seeking third-straight win against North Florida Friday

By Seth Nieman | @Seth_Nieman November 17, 2016

LSU hasn’t forgotten those 108 points. On Dec. 2, LSU defeated a sharpshooting, up-tempo North Florida team 119-108. Those same fast-paced attributes are expected to return to the PMAC tonight at...

LSU basketball managers wrap up practice on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 in the basketball practice facility.

‘The game before the game’: LSU basketball managers participate in hoops league against other NCAA schools

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ November 16, 2016

Six hours before tipoff, Tommy Kuluz and Dillon McGowan are inside the PMAC, filling ice chests for both teams and the referees, putting jerseys in the locker rooms and making sure everything is up to...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) shoots a free throw during the Tigers' 61-78 win against the University of Mississippi on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Blakeney, LSU taking game-by-game approach for each game this season, players say

By Jacob Hamilton | @jac0b_hamilt0n November 16, 2016

Antonio Blakeney wants to win every game. While that seems like a given, it’s a step in the right direction after what befouled LSU’s postseason aspirations last season. “I just want...

LSU freshman guard Skylar Mays (4) and junior forward Duop Reath (1) guard Sourthern Miss sophomore guard Kevin Holland (20) during the Tigers' 61-78 win against Southern Miss on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

After 2-0 start, LSU continuing to focus on defense going forward

By Seth Nieman | @seth_nieman November 16, 2016

LSU is 2-0 thus far in their season opening homestand at the PMAC, yet players say defense remains the focus to be successful going forward. “Main thing is we’ve got to worry about our defense,”...

LSU Women's Basketball Head Coach Nikki Fargas awaits a question from reporters on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU preps for 7 p.m. match Wednesday vs. Rice, UConn on Sunday

By Jourdan Riley | @Jourdan_TDR November 15, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team can’t seem to escape player injuries, much like the Lady Tigers struggled in 2015-16. Freshman center Faustine Aifuwa is out for the season because of a knee...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) shoots a layup during the Tigers' 61-78 win against Southern Miss on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Blakeney shakes off poor shooting versus Wofford to lead LSU to 78-61 win Tuesday

By Written by Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ Video by Dylan Alvarez November 15, 2016

Sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney was determined to play better after a dreary 2 for 11 season-opening game from the field against Wofford Saturday. Eight minutes into the first half, Blakeney ran toward...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) calls out the play to his fellow teammates during the Tigers' 61-78 win against the University of Mississippi on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Blakeney, big men lead LSU to 17-point win against Southern Miss

By Jacob Hamilton | @jac0b_hamilt0n November 15, 2016

The LSU basketball team enjoyed a height advantage Tuesday night that invariably lent a helping hand in securing its second victory — a 78-61 win versus Southern Miss on Tuesday. Southern Miss started...

LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) drives on Wofford defenders during the Tigers' 91-69 win against Wofford on Nov. 12, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tipoff: LSU (1-0) vs. Southern Miss (1-0)

By Christian Boutwell | @CBoutwell_ November 15, 2016

LSU vs. Southern MissWhen: 7 p.m. tipoffWhere: Pete Maravich Assembly CenterWhere to watch: SECNetwork+ (WatchESPN)Listen: LSU Sports Radio NetworkLast time outLSU: Behind 23 points and 14 rebounds...

LSU Head Coach Johnny Jones talks to freshman guard Skylar Mays (4) during the Tigers' 91-69 win against Wofford on Nov. 12, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU looks to improve defensive effort against Southern Miss

By Seth Nieman | @Seth_Nieman November 14, 2016

After only surrendering 26 points in the second half versus Wofford in the Tigers’ 91-69 victory on Saturday, LSU coach Johnny Jones is hoping to carry that momentum versus Southern Miss on Tuesday. The...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) prepares to shoot a free throw during the Tigers' 91-69 win against Wofford on November 12, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU shakes off sluggish defensive first half to rout Wofford 91-69

By Seth Nieman | @Seth_Nieman November 12, 2016

Led by a defensive surge in the second half, LSU defeated Wofford (0-1) 91-69 in its season opener at the PMAC. “We knew coming into today’s game that we’d have a very tough challenge...

LSU freshman guard Skylar Mays (4) dunks the ball during the Tigers' 91-69 win against Wofford on November 12, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU’s ‘new guys’ help Tigers cruise past Wofford

By Josh Thornton | @JoshuaThornton_ November 12, 2016

Skylar Mays ran back down the court in frustration. Mays, a Baton Rouge native, missed his first three shot attempts, two of which were layups he was unable to convert right under the hoop, but LSU coach...