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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2015, file photo, LSU forward Ben Simmons (25) drives downcourt as teammate Antonio Blakeney (2) follows in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in New York. For all of his gaudy numbers, Simmons is still trying to figure out the best way to put the Tigers in position to win. And now the schedule gets harder, starting with Tuesday night's, Dec. 29, 2015, tilt against Wake Forest, followed by the opening of Southeastern Conference play against Vanderbilt and No. 10 Kentucky. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Midseason SEC Basketball Power Rankings

By Christian Boutwell February 4, 2016

A little more than halfway through the Southeastern Conference’s regular-season schedule, The Daily Reveille ranked the top seven of 14 SEC teams. No. 1 Texas A&M • 18-4, 7-2 SEC After...

LSU Junior Guard Rina Hill (13) rushes down the court during a LSU defeat 63-53 loss to Auburn on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 in the PMAC. 

Rina Hill embraces leadership role

By Jarrett Major February 2, 2016

Going into the half of the LSU women’s basketball team’s Southeastern Conference game at Georgia on Jan. 24, junior guard Rina Hill had tallied eight points and drew several critical charges,...

LSU's Ben Simmons drive to the basket against Auburn in the first half of their NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in Auburn, Ala. LSU won 80-68.

Simmons, LSU come out swinging, hold off Auburn late in 80-68 road win

By James Bewers February 2, 2016

After a gut-wrenching loss to No. 1 Oklahoma last weekend, LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones characterized Tuesday night’s game at Auburn as the next “stop” on his team’s...

LSU junior guard Jasmine Rhodes (10) rushes down the court during LSU's 63-53 defeat against Auburn on Feb. 1 at the PMAC

Lady Tigers unable to keep pace with Auburn in 63-53 defeat

By Jarrett Major February 1, 2016

LSU women’s basketball was able to keep up with Auburn early but was unable to overcome Auburn’s pace in a 63-53 defeat on Monday night at the PMAC. “We wanted the game to be a low scoring...

Julia Sell, LSU Woman's Tennis Head Coach, stands on the courts at W.T. 'Dub' Robinson Stadium on June 12, 2013.

Lady Tigers garner top-ranked recruiting class

February 1, 2016

The LSU women’s tennis team’s recruiting class is ranked No. 1 in the nation by tennisrecruiting.net. The No. 18 Lady Tigers announced the signing of No. 1 ranked American player Raveena Kingsley...

Tim Quarterman, 55, and Antonio Blakeney, 02, embrace after a score during the 75-77 LSU loss to Oklahoma on January 30, 2016 in the PMAC.

After falling short against Oklahoma, LSU gears up for Auburn

February 1, 2016

Saturday’s game against Oklahoma was another stop along the LSU men’s basketball team’s season-long journey, coach Johnny Jones said. Next stop: Auburn at 6 p.m. Tuesday. When asked how...

Senior defensive end Lavar Edwards (89) runs in for a touchdown after intercepting the football Saturday, September 15, 2012 during the Tigers' 63-14 win over Idaho in Tiger Stadium.

Sports Briefs: LSU football reportedly scheduling Idaho in 2020

February 1, 2016

The LSU football team will play Idaho in Tiger Stadium on Nov. 21, 2020, according to reports from FootballSchedules.com and The Advocate released Monday. Both reports state the Tigers will pay the Vandals...

LSU junior guard Rina Hill (13) moves past her opponent Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, during the Lady Tigers' 48-44 loss against Arkansas in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers begin home stand against Auburn

By Jourdan Riley January 31, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team aims to earn its third win in Southeastern Conference play against Auburn at 6 p.m. tonight in the PMAC. Defense was LSU’s (8-13, 2-6 SEC) focus in its last...

LSU kinesiology senior Taryn MacKenzie competes in the Women's 200 Yard Breaststroke event on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, during the Tigers' 197-103 win against Southern Methodist University in the Natatorium.

Lady Tigers sweep last quad meet before SEC Championships

By Jarrett Major January 30, 2016

The No. 22 LSU women's swimming and diving team closed their season on a high note with three wins in a quad meet at the University of Houston Recreation Center on Saturday. The Lady Tigers (12-1, 2-1...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) awaits a free throw from a teammate during the devastating LSU 75-77 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016, in the PMAC.

Buddy Hield wins the first bout of ‘Buddy versus Benny’

By Christian Boutwell January 30, 2016

In the first bout of Buddy Hield versus Ben Simmons, Hield took home the heavyweight title belt. Convincingly and humbly, Hield walked off the court the metaphorical hardware. Amid signing a fury of autographs...

LSU guard Jalyn Patterson (15) and Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins (11) watch Cousins' go-ahead basket in the closing seconds of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Oklahoma won 77-75. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Hield’s treys, Cousins’ game winner thwart LSU’s upset attempt against No. 1 Oklahoma

January 30, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons drove baseline, beating Oklahoma forward Khadeem Lattin to the basket, and slammed the ball behind his back for a reverse, two-handed jam. The dunk highlighted an 8-0 Tiger...

Oklahoma senior guard Buddy Hield drives towards the goal against the Kansas State on Jan. 9.

Live Updates: LSU (13-7, 6-2 SEC) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (17-2, 6-2 Big 12)

By Christian Boutwell January 30, 2016

LSU Tigers (13-7, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (17-2, 6-2 Big 12 Conference) When/Where: 4:00 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: ESPN. Brent...