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Robertson strives to make his own name

By Chandler Rome April 29, 2014

In his sister’s phone, he’s “Brother!!” To opposing high school coaches and even some of his own skeptical coaches at Midway High School, he was a wiry, 5-foot-11-inch spitfire. But...

Louisville jumps out to early lead, routs LSU 73-47

By Lawrence Barreca March 30, 2014

It was over before it ever had a chance to get started. LSU entered its Sweet 16 matchup against Louisville full of confidence following its comeback victory against West Virginia on Tuesday, but the Cardinals...

LSU senior guard Jeanne Kenney (5) holds her head Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Lady Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC. She left the game in the first half and did not return.

Depleted Lady Tigers face Louisville in Sweet 16

By Tommy Romanach March 27, 2014

The chips are stacked against the LSU women’s basketball team this weekend, but no one knows that better than the Lady Tigers themselves. Impossible odds are something the Lady Tigers have dealt...

LSU head women's basketball coach Nikki Caldwell yells at her team Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC.

Opinion: Caldwell’s troops deliver gutsiest performance of the year

By James Moran March 26, 2014

Nikki Caldwell can motivate someone straight through a brick wall. There’s a passion in her voice at all times, giving her words an air of intensity, even if she’s said them before. The inflection...

LSU senior guard Jeanne Kenney (5) holds her head Tuesday, March 25, 2014, during the Lady Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC. She left the game in the first half and did not return.

Kenney’s injury inspires reserves

By Lawrence Barreca March 25, 2014

Win or lose, LSU senior guard Jeanne Kenney played her final contest in the PMAC when her squad battled West Virginia on Tuesday night. With 7:22 remaining in the first half, Kenney walked into the LSU...

LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance (55) hoists sophomore guard Danielle Ballard (32) in the air Tuesday, March 25, 2014, following the Tigers' 76-67 win against West Virginia in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers come from behind to upset West Virginia, 76-67

By Tommy Romanach March 25, 2014

This was the moment they’d waited for their entire career. With seven points at five minutes left, senior forwards Theresa Plaisance and Shanece McKinney saw the fate of their final game at the PMAC...

LSU senior guard Jeanne Kenney (5) moves the ball down the court Sunday, March 23, 2014, during the Tigers' 98-78 victory against Georgia Tech in the PMAC.

LSU meets WVU in second round

By Tommy Romanach March 24, 2014

The LSU women’s basketball team kept a furious pace in its 98-78 win against Georgia Tech Sunday, recording 57 rebounds and shooting 50 percent. Senior guard Jeanne Kenney admitted the victory was...

LSU sophomore guard Danielle Ballard (32) lays up the ball Sunday, March 23, 2014, during the Tigers' 98-78 win against Georgia Tech in the PMAC.

Ballard has career day against Georgia Tech

By Lawrence Barreca March 23, 2014

In the three games leading into the Southeastern Conference tournament, LSU sophomore guard Danielle Ballard scored a combined 12 points against Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama. If the past three weeks...

LSU sophomore guard Danielle Ballard (32) dribbles down the court Sunday, March 23, 2014, during the Tigers' 98-78 win against Georgia Tech in the PMAC.

Offensive explosion keys first round victory

By Tommy Romanach March 23, 2014

That was not the LSU team fans have grown accustomed to. The Lady Tigers (20-12, 7-9 Southeastern Conference) came out fast early on and never surrendered their lead, as sophomore guard Danielle Ballard...

LSU guard Raigyne Moncrief, left, and guard Jeanne Kenney react on the bench in the closing minute of the team's to Tennessee in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference women's tournament, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Duluth, Ga. Tennessee defeated LSU 77-65. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Lady Tigers enter NCAA tournament

By Tommy Romanach March 20, 2014

LSU does not have another chance to get back on track. The Lady Tigers have no more media sessions to talk about what they can do to get out of their slump. The only thing left to do is act on their words. “It’s...

LSU forward Theresa Plaisance gestures after hitting a 3-point basket against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference women's tournament, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Duluth, Ga. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Theresa Plaisance named to All-SEC Second-Team

By Lawrence Barreca March 18, 2014

LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance added one more accolade to her Lady Tigers’ résumé Tuesday when the Associated Press named her to the All-Southeastern Conference Second Team. Plaisance...

LSU guard Raigyne Moncrief, left, and guard Jeanne Kenney react on the bench in the closing minute of the team's to Tennessee in an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference women's tournament, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Duluth, Ga. Tennessee defeated LSU 77-65. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Offensive rebounds, turnovers primary focus for Lady Tigers

By Lawrence Barreca March 18, 2014

LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Caldwell has preached two concepts since the regular season schedule came to a close: reducing turnovers and preventing opponents’ offensive rebounds. The...