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LSU junior Ashley Applegate (10) takes a lead off first base March 21 during the Tigers’ 4-0 win against Auburn. LSU will face Nicholls on Wednesday in Thibodaux.

Softball: LSU moves past losing streak, faces Nicholls

By Chris Branch
Sports Writer
April 13, 2010

LSU softball coach Yvette Girouard is tired of hearing about losing streaks.Her No. 15 Tigers suffered through a five-game losing streak to Florida and Alabama, respectively.LSU rebounded with a sweep...

Swimming and Diving: Geyer, Shaffer named co-coaches

By Katherine Terrell
Sports Contributor
April 13, 2010

Assistant swimming coach David Geyer and diving coach Doug Shaffer have been promoted to head swimming coach and head diving coach, respectively.The two will work together as co-head coaches of the program."It's...

Men’s Basketball: Iowa State center to transfer to LSU – 10:34 a.m.

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
April 13, 2010

Iowa State sophomore center Justin Hamilton said Monday he is transferring to LSU, according to the Times-Picayune. The 6-foot-11-inch, 255-pound Alpine, Utah native started 31 games last season, averaging...

LSU sophomore Neal Skupski stretches for a forehand during the Tigers’ victory Tuesday against South Florida that ended the Tigers’ seven-match losing streak.

Men’s tennis: Tigers win against Bulls, 4-3

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributor
April 13, 2010

The LSU men's tennis team ended a seven-match losing streak Tuesday afternoon dramatically with a 4-3 come-from-behind victory against South Florida at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.After LSU blew a 2-0...

Professional Athlete Database: LSU Athletes

By
April 13, 2010

Related Articles: Pro athletes: Olympic sports differ in approachFootball: Draft placement in NFL plays role in players' career timeBaseball: LSU program has sent 57 players to major leaguesTigers have...

Tigers have storied past in NBA

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
April 13, 2010

Click here to see an interactive database of the players. Editor's Note: This story is the second in a five-part series involving former LSU athletes competing in the professional ranks.The New Orleans...

Softball: Mitchell named LSWA Hitter of the Week – 5:17 p.m.

By Staff Reports
April 13, 2010

LSU senior outfielder Rachel Mitchell was named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Softball Hitter of the Week on Tuesday. Mitchell has notched hits in four of LSU's past five games, including all...

Gibbs puts his glove up for a wild pitch March 5 during the Tigers’ 13-7 win against Brown.

Baseball: Gibbs displays strong catching, hitting skills while developing friendships with teammates

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
April 13, 2010

Superman made an appearance on the LSU baseball diamond two seasons ago, and he hasn't left yet.That hero is junior catcher Micah Gibbs, according to LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri. "We've got Superman...

Gymnastics: Tigers earn No. 9 seed

By Staff Reports
April 13, 2010

The LSU gymnastics team will compete in this year's NCAA Championships as a No. 9 national seed, the NCAA announced Monday.The Tigers (15-8-1) earned their berth in the championships after a second-place...

Gymnastics: Engle scores well despite lineup

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
April 12, 2010

Sometimes it's easy to overlook a gymnast in the middle of a lineup.The leadoff in the rotation sets the pace, while the final gymnast is normally the most well-known name on the team, the one who will...

Around the SEC: Vanderbilt, Alabama dropped fom Top-25 poll

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Writer
April 12, 2010

Two Southeastern Conference teams dropped out of the Baseball America Top-25 poll this week while another SEC team joined the ranks.The highest-ranked team to plunge from the polls was Vanderbilt.The Commodores...

NFL: Strief coming back to Saints

By The Associated Press
April 12, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints reserve offensive tackle Zach Strief has agreed to return to New Orleans for another season.Saints spokesman Greg Bensel says Strief, a restricted free agent this offseason,...