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LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) shoots a layup during the Tigers' 78-70 win against North Florida on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU surges past the College of Charleston, 75-65, avenging last season’s ‘bad’ loss

By Christian Boutwell December 19, 2016

Again, in another last-minute surge late in the second half, LSU figured it out. The Tigers (8-2) bursted to a 10-0 run in the final 1:29 of Monday’s game to defeat the College of Charleston, 75-65,...

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.

LSU escapes third loss of season in 88-80 win versus Texas Southern

By Christian Boutwell December 17, 2016

In Texas Southern's 11th of 16-straight road games, LSU (7-2) skated away from a scrappy, undersized Texas Southern (4-7) team with an 88-80 crunch-time win. Through the opening 8:12 of the second half,...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) shoots a three-pointer during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Blakeney’s 18 second-half points propel LSU to 70-66 win vs. NC Central

By Josh Thornton December 13, 2016

For the third time this season, LSU had to battle back from a first half deficit. Entering halftime, LSU (6-2) trailed 43-36 to North Carolina Central University (6-6), but a second half offensive surge,...

LSU sophomore guard Chloe Jackson (0) shoots a three-pointer during the Lady Tigers 76-53 loss to the UConn Huskies on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

‘Chloe’s different, she’s great’: Chloe Jackson shining after two years of injury

By Jourdan Riley December 1, 2016

Sophomore guard Chloe Jackson wasn’t going to let her dreams of a collegiate career be crushed after sitting on the bench for two years. Jackson started her freshman season at North Carolina State...

LSU junior guard Jalyn Patterson (11) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Patterson, Mays providing solid point guard play through seven games

By Seth Nieman December 1, 2016

LSU coach Johnny Jones is still searching for his starting “quarterback.” Freshman guard Skylar Mays started as point guard — a position which Jones calls his “quarterback”...

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

From South Sudan to LSU, Duop Reath is making his parents proud, he says

By Christian Boutwell December 1, 2016

From early childhood, Duop Reath — LSU’s 6-foot-10, shot-blocking forward — was constantly on the move with his parents, ever farther from the barren war zone of his native country, South...

LSU sophomore guard Chloe Jackson (0) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 76-53 loss to the UConn Huskies on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Lady Tigers prep for TCU after 5-2 start to begin the season

By Jourdan Riley November 30, 2016

The media projected the LSU women’s basketball team will finish 12th in the Southeastern Conference this season, one year after having a depleted team because of injuries. The remaining healthy Lady...

LSU seeking balanced scoring attack after fifth win vs. Houston

LSU seeking balanced scoring attack after fifth win vs. Houston

By Jacob Hamilton November 30, 2016

LSU coach Johnny Jones emphasized the importance of being a balanced scoring team. During the season’s first media news conference in October, he said constantly moving the ball and scoring from...

LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) attempts to dunk the ball over Houston junior forward Devin Davis (15) during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Second-half burst sends LSU to 84-65 win over Houston

By Seth Nieman November 29, 2016

Caught in foul trouble early, LSU was forced to put forth their best defensive effort in the second half against Houston. The Tigers did just that as they zoomed to their fifth win of the season in a 84-65...

LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) and sophomore guard Brandon Sampson (0) block Houston junior forward Devin Davis' (15) shot during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

‘Best 40 minutes we’ve played’: Blakeney, rebounding boost LSU past Houston, 84-65

By Jacob Hamilton November 29, 2016

LSU’s second-half offensive explosion ensured it would sidestep the same conclusion as last season’s matchup against Houston. One of its early, defining losses last season came against the...

LSU sophomore guard Brandon Sampson (0) dribbles the ball down court during the Tigers' 61-78 win against Southern Miss on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Pre-game: LSU vs. Houston

By Christian Boutwell November 29, 2016

LSU (4-2) vs. Houston (5-0)When: 8 p.m. on Nov. 29Where: Pete Maravich Assembly CenterListen: LSU Sports Radio Network, 98.1 FM Baton Watch: SECNetwork (Dave Neal, play-by-play;...

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 looking to redeem last season’s loss against Houston

By Seth Nieman November 28, 2016

LSU remembers the 105-98 loss it suffered to Houston last season. This year, LSU (4-2) hopes for a different result as it hosts Houston (5-0) in the PMAC tonight at 8 p.m. “We’re excited to...