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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...

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...