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LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) makes a layup during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

Simmons, Blakeney earn SEC honors on Tuesday

By Christian Boutwell March 8, 2016

The Southeastern Conference unveiled its regular-season award winners, the league announced on Tuesday morning. After not being named as a Wooden Award finalist for “not meeting the proper requirements,”...

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.

Fargas, Lady Tigers looking to future as team rebuilds depth

By Jarrett Major March 7, 2016

This time last year, LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Fargas was getting her team ready to participate in the NCAA tournament in Tampa, Florida. This year, the Lady Tigers are just glad to make...

Kentucky's Tyler Ulis (3) shoots while defended by LSU's Ben Simmons during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 94-77. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Behind Labissiere and Ulis, LSU loses at Kentucky 94-77. Tigers will be No. 4 seed in SEC Tournament

March 5, 2016

On Saturday in Rupp Arena, a Southeastern Conference regular-season Champion was crowned. Kentucky reclaimed its customary conference reign as it now shares the title with Texas A&M after its 94-77...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) walks past Missouri’s guard Terrence Philips (1) during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

Report: Ben Simmons ineligible for Wooden Award, “didn’t meet requirements”

By Christian Boutwell March 5, 2016

LSU’s star freshman point-forward Ben Simmons will not win collegiate basketball’s most prestigious honor, the John R. Wooden Award for Player of the Year, after his freshman season with the...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) shoots for a score during the LSU 47-58 loss against Georgia on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016, in the PMAC.

LSU beats Alabama in first round of SEC Tournament, 58-49

By Jourdan Riley March 2, 2016

The No. 13 seed LSU women’s basketball team upset No. 12 seed Alabama, 58-49, on Wednesday morning in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, at the Veterans...

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LSU defeats Missouri 90-81 in final home game of the season.

March 1, 2016

It wasn’t pretty, but overall it was a successful senior night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center as the LSU men’s basketball team defeated Missouri, 80-71 Tuesday night. The Tigers finished...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) greets fans in the student section during the Tigers’ 80-71 victory against Missouri on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the PMAC.

After losing big first-half lead, LSU survives Senior Night scare against Missouri, 80-71

March 1, 2016

Another close game, and another crisis averted. In the first half, it was LSU’s stage. The second half, though, was a different story. But LSU finished with its 11th Southeastern Conference win of...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) pushes towards the goal on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 during the Lady Tigers' 57-56 victory against Tennessee in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers embrace “new season” motto before SEC Tourney opener

By Jarrett Major March 1, 2016

The No. 13-seeded LSU women’s basketball team will open a "new season" in the Southeastern Conference Tournament against No. 12-seed Alabama at 10 a.m. today at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville,...

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...