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Women's Basketball

LSU senior center Shanece McKinney (21) attempts a shot Thursday, Jan. 30, 2013 during the Lady Tigers' 65-56 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

Tigers snap losing streak, defeat Alabama 78-65

By Tommy Romanach March 6, 2014

The LSU women’s basketball team said all week long that the Southeastern Conference tournament brought an entire new season. And with a new season, the Lady Tigers (19-11, 7-9 SEC) harked back...

Tennessee freshman center Mercedes Russell (21) steals the ball from LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance (55) on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 during the Lady Tigers' 72-67 loss to the Lady Vols in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers hope for new identity at SEC tournament

By Tommy Romanach March 5, 2014

Take a look at the LSU women’s basketball team, and one sees a pedestrian 18-win team with 11 losses. But look deeper and one sees a struggling team that has lost six consecutive Southeastern Conference...

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) drives to the basket Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 in the first half of a game against South Carolina in the PMAC. The Tigers trail the Gamecocks 24-32 at half.

Plaisance, Moncrief named to All-SEC selections

By Lawrence Barreca March 4, 2014

Two LSU players garnered recognition for their 2013-2014 seasons on Tuesday when senior forward Theresa Plaisance was named to the All-Southeastern Conference First Team and freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief...

LSU senior center Shanece McKinney (21) attempts a shot Thursday, Jan. 30, 2013 during the Lady Tigers' 65-56 victory against Mississippi State in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers fall to Tennessee

By Tommy Romanach February 28, 2014

Coming into Thursday night, senior forward Shanece McKinney said LSU needed something to wake itself from a four-game losing streak. An awakening seemed to come in the form a second half surge Thursday...

LSU head women's basketball coach Nikki Caldwell talks to her team Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 during the Tigers' 57-73 loss to South Carolina in the PMAC

Lady Tigers look for fortitude in game against Tennessee

By Tommy Romanach February 26, 2014

The game against the former mentor. The rematch of the team’s biggest win. The final home game in three players’ careers. The game that could stop a three-week tailspin. Women’s basketball...

LSU freshman guard Jasmine Rhodes and LSU junior forward Sheila Boykin reach for a rebound Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 during the Tigers' 57-53 loss against the Razorbacks in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Arkansas upsets Lady Tigers, 57-53

By Lawrence Barreca February 23, 2014

Seven minutes and 17 seconds. With 15:30 remaining in the second half and LSU leading 32-26 following a 9-0 run by visiting Arkansas, Lady Tigers’ coach Nikki Caldwell subbed out five starters for...

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) drives around a defender Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 during the Tigers' 57-73 loss to South Carolina in the PMAC.

Early deficit too much for Lady Tigers in 71-67 loss at Georgia

By Lawrence Barreca February 20, 2014

The Lady Tigers traveled to Athens, Ga., to try and stifle a two-game losing streak, but the Lady Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in a 71-67 Georgia victory. After jumping out...

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) blocks a shot Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 during the Tigers' 57-73 loss to South Carolina in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers hope to get back on track against Georgia

By Tommy Romanach February 19, 2014

Following their 73-57 loss to South Carolina on Sunday, seniors Jeanne Kenney and Theresa Plaisance entered the postgame press conference dazed. Their emotions ranged from angry to depressed, but one thing...

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) drives to the basket Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 in the first half of a game against South Carolina in the PMAC. The Tigers trail the Gamecocks 24-32 at half.

Women’s Basketball: Stingy defense halts Lady Tigers, 73-57

By Tommy Romanach February 16, 2014

The LSU women’s basketball team proved its worth on Jan. 2, when they defeated then-No. 5 Tennessee, 80-77, to win their opening game of Southeastern Conference play. But with every passing week...

LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance (55) moves the ball past an Indiana State defender Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2013 during the Tigers' 83-66 victory against the Sycamores in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Plaisance announced as midseason Naismith canidate

By Tommy Romanach February 12, 2014

The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Wednesday LSU senior forward Theresa Plaisance was one of 30 candidates for the 2014 Naismith Trophy. The trophy is given annually to the women’s college basketball...

LSU senior guard Jeanne Kenney (5) attempts to ward off Florida sophomore guard Carlie Needles (4) Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 during the Tigers' 82-68 victory against the Gators in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Jeanne Kenney brings different fire than in year’s past

By Lawrence Barreca February 12, 2014

It was all one fluid motion — she leapt, swatted the basketball out of bounds, landed and screamed while thrusting her fist upward with excitement. The PMAC erupted as LSU kept its commanding lead...

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief (11) attempts a shot Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 during the Tigers' 75-58 victory against Missouri at the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Moncrief earns SEC Freshman of the Week Honors

By Lawrence Barreca February 10, 2014

LSU freshman guard Raigyne Moncrief continued to build on her solid premier season over her past two contests, earning her second Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week nod this season. On Thursday...