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LSU senior guard Josh Gray (5) shakes hands with freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) after Blakeney’s successful free throw during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida on Saturday, Feb. 27 in the PMAC.

Tigers roll into home season finale with uncertain future

By Morgan Prewitt February 29, 2016

Heading into this season, no one questioned the talent on LSU’s roster. For LSU fans and the media alike, the Tigers were a lock for the NCAA Tournament with Southeastern Conference Preseason Player...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) shoots for two during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Sports Briefs: Blakeney tabbed as SEC co-Freshman of the Week; LSU baseball sees movement in polls

February 29, 2016

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney has been awarded Southeastern Conference co-Freshman of the Week, sharing the designation with Kentucky freshman guard Jamal Murray, the league announced Monday.  Including...

LSU head coach Nikki Fargas points instructions from the sidelines on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 during the Lady Tigers' 57-56 victory against Tennessee in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers fall, 75-39, to No. 3 South Carolina in season finale

By Jarrett Major February 28, 2016

One minute into the Lady Tigers’ season finale against No. 3 South Carolina, junior guard Rina Hill hit a layup to give LSU the lead. Three minutes later, Hill gave LSU (9-20, 3-13 Southeastern Conference)...

LSU basketball legend Bob Pettit is honored with a statue unveiled Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in front of the PMAC.

LSU basketball legend Bob Pettit immortalized with statue

By Christian Boutwell February 28, 2016

Cleveland Avenue in New Orleans, nowadays the heart of Mid City, featured a block of Louisiana’s most polished and accomplished athletes in the late 1960s. As all 1950-60s industrializing city-streets...

LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor II (32) hangs over a Florida defender after dunking the ball during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Tigers snap three-game SEC losing skid with 96-91 win against the Gators

By Christian Boutwell February 27, 2016

For the first time since Feb. 13, the LSU men’s basketball team won. But, it was much, much less than a delightful, relaxed win. The Tigers (17-12, 10-6 Southeastern Conference) reversed their once-dull...

A statue is dedicated to Bob Pettit on Saturday, Feb. 27.

LSU honors basketball and Baton Rouge legend Bob Pettit with memorial on Saturday

By Christian Boutwell February 27, 2016

Bob Pettit, an LSU and Baton Rouge living basketball legend, is honored with a memorial of himself beside the PMAC on Saturday. In celebration, the former Tiger player from 1951-54, Pettit, 83, was honored...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) holds the ball during the Tigers’ 76-69 defeat against Alabama on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers look inward as Florida heads to Baton Rouge

By James Bewers February 25, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons sat down for interviews with the local media Tuesday wearing a sleeveless white T-shirt he often wears for practice. In purple and gold print, the Nike-brand shirt reads,...

LSU senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) cheers on her teammates from the sidelines on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 during the Lady Tigers' 57-56 victory against Tennessee in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers face Florida in home finale

By Jourdan Riley February 24, 2016

After upsetting then No. 24 Tennessee on Sunday, the Lady Tigers will battle Florida for their last home game of the season tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the PMAC. LSU (9-18, 3-11 Southeastern Conference) suffered...

LSU's Darcy Malone (22) hustles back as Arkansas' Moses Kingsley (33) celebrates a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in Fayetteville, Ark. Arkansas won 85-65. (AP Photo/Samantha Baker)

LSU’s NCAA tournament chances diminish with 85-65 road loss to Arkansas

February 23, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball team’s hopes of garnering an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament may have come to an end Tuesday night in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Despite a 23-point performance from...

LSU sophomore guard Jenna Deemer (1) and junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) celebrate on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 after the Lady Tigers' 57-56 victory against Tennessee in the PMAC.

Deemer, Jones make long awaited return to Lady Tigers

By Jourdan Riley February 23, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team suffered multiple losses this season due to injured players, but the Lady Tigers welcomed two of their own back on Feb. 18. One of those players was sophomore guard...

LSU senior guard Keith Hornsby (4) cheers from the sidelines during LSU's 81-70 victory over McNeese State University on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Simmons returns to starting lineup, but Tigers travel to play at Arkansas without Hornsby

February 22, 2016

Ben Simmons is back, but Keith Hornsby’s season may be burnt. After being benched from starting LSU’s 81-65 loss against Tennessee on Saturday for academic disciplinary reasons, LSU coach Johnny...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) motivates his team during a time out in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Dallas. The Mavericks won 107-98. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Opinion: Sizzling Anthony Davis can will the Pelicans into playoff picture

By Jacob Hamilton February 22, 2016

There is a league of men: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and, now, Anthony Davis. Davis has joined an elite group — and Melo — of active players who scored 59 or more points in...