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Women's Basketball

LSU Women's Basketball Head Coach Nikki Fargas awaits a question from reporters on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU preps for 7 p.m. match Wednesday vs. Rice, UConn on Sunday

By Jourdan Riley | @Jourdan_TDR November 15, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team can’t seem to escape player injuries, much like the Lady Tigers struggled in 2015-16. Freshman center Faustine Aifuwa is out for the season because of a knee...

LSU junior guard Jenna Deemer (1) shoots a three point field goal during the Lady Tigers' 81-34 win against LeMoyne-Owen on November 6, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Lady Tigers open season Friday night vs. Louisiana Tech in Ruston

By Miles Jordan | @MilesBJordan November 10, 2016

LSU women’s basketball opens up the 2016-17 season against Louisiana Tech in Ruston tonight, looking to push its winning streak against Louisiana Tech (0-0, 0-0 Conference USA) to 11. The Tigers...

LSU junior guard Jenna Deemer (1) prepares to shoot a lay up during the Lady Tigers' 81-34 win against LeMoyne-Owen on November 6, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Lady Tigers romp LeMonyne-Owen 81-34 in exhibition match

By Jourdan Riley | @jourdanr_TDR November 6, 2016

After a season troubled by injuries, the LSU women’s basketball team looked to set the tone for its 2016-17 season against LeMoyne-Owen Sunday in the PMAC. LSU defeated LeMoyne-Owen, 81-34, in an...

LSU womens basketball Head Coach Nikki Fargas on the sidelines during an LSU free-throw during the LSU 47-58 loss against Georgia on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016, in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers, marketing team hopes to increase attendance with home schedule this year

By Jourdan Riley November 3, 2016

Whether an empty gym or a packed house, LSU coach Nikki Fargas enjoys the passion of the fans watching the Lady Tigers. In recent years, there haven’t been many viewers in the PMAC to spectate the...

LSU then-freshman center Faustine Aifuwa (40) speaks with a reporter on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

LSU’s sisterly duo bonds over ‘Bidikuisine,’ basketball and ‘bomb’ dinners

By Jourdan Riley October 19, 2016

Freshman Faustine Aifuwa didn’t expect “Bidikuisine” when she committed to the LSU women’s basketball program over the summer. The Georgia native, a center on the Lady Tigers’...

LSU Women's Basketball Head Coach Nikki Fargas answers a question on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

‘HUSH’: Youthful Lady Tigers preparing for healthier, successful season in 2016-17

By Jourdan Riley October 12, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team is excited to have a full, healthy roster for the start of the 2016-17 season. The Lady Tigers begin the season exhibitioning against LeMoyne-Owen at 2 p.m. on Nov....

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.

Women’s hoops began practice Monday, regular season begins Nov. 7

By Jourdan Riley October 4, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team is preparing for the 2016-17 season with a roster full of star players. The Lady Tigers’ first practice of the season started Monday on the practice court in...

Connecticut's Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates by cutting down the net after Connecticut's 82-51 victory over Syracuse in the championship game at the women's Final Four in the NCAA college basketball tournament Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Indianapolis. Connecticut won 82-51. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

OPINION: UConn’s era in women’s basketball is not bad for sport

April 5, 2016

How would I describe the sports world’s reaction to the UConn’s Women’s basketball team? Disgraceful and embarrassing. The Huskies have tallied a 334-19 record over the last nine seasons...

LSU senior forward Akilah Bethel and junior forward Alexis Hyder spend their free time on Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2016 in the PMAC.

Women’s basketball players Bethel and Hyder have fun shopping, rapping

By Jourdan Riley- The Daily Reveille April 4, 2016

While University student-athletes are primarily looked at for their talents on the court or field, they are much more than numbers on a jersey . Senior forward Akilah Bethel and junior forward Alexis Hyder...

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...

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...

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,...