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LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) dribbles past Long Beach State University junior forward Madison Montgomery (22) on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 during the Tigers' 59-53 over LBSU in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers’ comeback falls short against No. 22 Missouri

By Jarrett Major January 28, 2016

LSU women’s basketball trailed almost the entire game in a 52-46 loss to No. 22 Missouri. Missouri (17-4, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) won the tip and scored the first shot 14 seconds into the game....

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball around the Arkansas defense during LSU's mens basketball 76-74 win aginst the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday Jan. 16, 2016, in the PMAC on LSU's campus.

Tigers recognize matchup with No. 1 Oklahoma more than just Simmons versus Hield

By James Bewers January 28, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons made sure to put the pregame billing to bed before he could be further asked about Saturday’s contest with No. 1 Oklahoma. Fresh off a morning SportsCenter interview,...

Senior guard Buddy Hield pushes past an Oral Roberts defender for two points Dec. 12. 

OPINION: Why Buddy is the best player in the nation

By Jacob Hamilton January 28, 2016

The best college basketball player in the nation is suiting up in the PMAC for the first time this season tomorrow. No, that’s not some stupid metaphor suggesting LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons...

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 look to build offensive consistency through a focus on defensive fundamentals

By Jarrett Major January 27, 2016

Nikki Fargas has preached the importance of defense since taking over the LSU women’s basketball program in 2011. Despite the injuries that have ravaged her roster this season, Fargas remains committed...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) dribbles past her opponents Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, during the Lady Tigers' 48-44 loss against Arkansas in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers take on No. 22 Missouri

By Jourdan Riley January 27, 2016

After breaking a four-game losing streak against Georgia on Sunday, the LSU women’s basketball team hopes to continue its defensive pressure when it takes on No. 22 Missouri tonight at 7 p.m. at...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) goes up for a score contested by the Georgia defense during the LSU 89-85 win against Georgia on Tuesday Jan. 26, 2016, in the PMAC.

Tigers survive last-minute rally from Georgia for a 89-85 win

By James Bewers January 26, 2016

In a two-hour span, the officials called 55 fouls. One team had three players foul out and called a timeout when it didn’t have one. The other led by 14 points with 2:27 left in the game, but somehow,...

LSU forward Ben Simmons (25) shoots for two over Alabama forward Michael Kessens (3) as LSU guard Tim Quarterman (55) and Alabama guard Retin Obasohan (32) battle underneath during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Live Updates: LSU Tigers (12-7, 5-3 SEC) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (11-6, 4-3 SEC)

By Christian Boutwell January 26, 2016

LSU Tigers (12-7, 5-2 Southeastern Conference) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (11-6, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) When/Where: 8:00 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: ESPN. Brad...

LSU Junior Guard Tim Quarterman (55) sprints down the court in a 90-81 LSU victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at the PMAC

Quarterman embraces his role off the bench and everything in between

By James Bewers January 26, 2016

Editor’s Note: The statistics used in this story were accurate before LSU’s game against Georgia. Tim Quarterman hasn’t been a starter lately for the LSU men’s basketball team,...

Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O'Neal exchanges a fist bump with a young LSU fan on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, during the Tigers' 87-84 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Shaq jokes about being paid to play for the Tigers

By Morgan Prewitt January 26, 2016

LSU basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal's larger-than-life personality often blurs the line between a joke and the truth, which appears to be the case of the former NBA star's comments Monday about being...

LSU sophomore guard Jayln Patterson (15) shoots a 3-pointer over an Arkansas defender during LSU's 76-74 win against the Arkansas on Jan. 16 at the PMAC.

Tigers focused on Georgia as matchup against Oklahoma looms

January 25, 2016

The No. 1 team in the country is coming to the PMAC on Saturday, yet Oklahoma is on the backburner for the LSU men’s basketball team. Players said the Sooners will be a non-thought, and a non-issue,...

LSU baseball players watch the begining of the game during the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Cal State Fullerton in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Sports Briefs: LSU baseball ranked No. 11 in new poll

January 25, 2016

Tigers sit at No. 11 in Baseball America poll On Monday morning, the LSU baseball team received its lowest ranking of any preseason poll released thus far, but it is still one of the top four teams in...

LSU forward Ben Simmons (25) shoots for two over Alabama forward Michael Kessens (3) as LSU guard Tim Quarterman (55) and Alabama guard Retin Obasohan (32) battle underneath during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Simmons rises to the occasion to end road drought against Crimson Tide

By James Bewers January 24, 2016

At this point of the season, the LSU men’s basketball team has to be used to it. Seemingly every time the Tigers (12-7, 5-2 Southeastern Conference) step foot in an opposing team’s arena, stands...