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Women's Basketball

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 senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) cheers on her teammates from the sidelines on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 during the Lady Tigers' 57-56 victory against Tennessee in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers face Florida in home finale

By Jourdan Riley February 24, 2016

After upsetting then No. 24 Tennessee on Sunday, the Lady Tigers will battle Florida for their last home game of the season tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the PMAC. LSU (9-18, 3-11 Southeastern Conference) suffered...

LSU sophomore guard Jenna Deemer (1) and junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) celebrate on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 after the Lady Tigers' 57-56 victory against Tennessee in the PMAC.

Deemer, Jones make long awaited return to Lady Tigers

By Jourdan Riley February 23, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team suffered multiple losses this season due to injured players, but the Lady Tigers welcomed two of their own back on Feb. 18. One of those players was sophomore guard...

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

Lady Tigers upset No. 24 Tennessee, 57-56

By Jourdan Riley February 21, 2016

The Lady Tigers celebrated junior forward Alexis Hyder’s game-winning free throws on the court after their upset of No. 24 Tennessee, 57-56, in the PMAC on Sunday. As Hyder walked to the free throw...

LSU senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) makes her way around the Georgia defense during the LSU 47-58 loss against Georgia on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016, in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers battle injury bug

By Jarrett Major February 17, 2016

The LSU women’s basketball team began the season poised to build off of an NCAA Tournament appearance. Three months later, the Lady Tigers are eager to finish the season. LSU (8-17, 2-10 Southeastern...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) awaits a teammate’s free-throw during the LSU 47-58 loss against Georgia on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016, in the PMAC.

The Lady Tigers continue SEC slide, dropping its fifth-straight against Georgia

By Jarrett Major February 14, 2016

Revenge was on the minds of the Georgia Lady Bulldogs as they avenged their Jan. 24 loss to LSU in a 58-47 win in the PMAC on Sunday. “We were different,” said LSU coach Nikki Fargas. “I...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) and senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) work to block their opponent Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, during the Lady Tigers' 48-44 loss against Arkansas in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers take on Georgia on Valentine’s Day

By Jarrett Major February 14, 2016

The Lady Tigers will look to prevent Georgia from getting revenge on Sunday. LSU (8-16, 2-9 Southeastern Conference) defeated the Lady Bulldogs (18-6, 6-5 SEC) on Jan. 24, 53-46 in Stegeman Coliseum. Despite...

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 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...

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 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 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...