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LSU freshman Whitney Wolf returns the ball Wednesday evening during her singles match. She defeated Oregon’s Pavlina Smatova in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2.

Women’s tennis: Rain delay doesn’t stop 250th win for Minnis

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
March 25, 2009

LSU women's tennis coach Tony Minnis had to wait through a three-hour rain delay Wednesday. But in the end, his team rewarded him with his 250th career win as darkness fell at W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium.The...

Women’s basketball: Eason undergoes successful surgery – 5:09 p.m.

By Casey Gisclair
Chief Sports Writer
March 25, 2009

LSU sophomore guard Latear Eason underwent surgery on her left collarbone Thursday after being injured in LSU's 62-52 loss to Louisville on Tuesday. LSU coach Van Chancellor said Eason's doctor Brent Bankston...

Women’s Basketball: Chancellor amped for next season

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
March 25, 2009

LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor often said how frustrated he was early this season.But he said Thursday he wishes he could start next season right away."Last year's loss [against Tennessee...

Spring football: Shepard to see time at receiver – 7:20 p.m.

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
March 25, 2009

LSU football coach Les Miles said Thursday sophomores Jordan Jefferson and Jarrett Lee and freshmen Russell Shepard and Chris Garrett will see playing time at quarterback at the scrimmage. Miles said Shepard...

Softball: Tigers’ doubleheader canceled

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
March 25, 2009

The No. 17 LSU softball team started its season in the sunny weather of the Paradise Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii, but since then, the weather has been everything but sunny for the Tigers.The severe weather...

Fox, Klein nominated for McWhorter scholarship – 5:01 p.m.

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Contributor
March 25, 2009

Senior field athlete Rabun Fox and senior gymnast Lauren Klein have been nominated for the H. Boyd McWhorter post-graduate scholarship, the LSU Athletic Department announced Thursday. The scholarship goes...

Women’s basketball: Hightower named All-America finalist – 1:36 p.m.

By Staff Reports
March 25, 2009

LSU junior guard Allison Hightower was named a finalist for the 2009 State Farm Coaches All-America team, the LSU Athletic Department announced Wednesday. Hightower, an Arlington, Texas, native, led the...

Softball: Tigers rebound, split doubleheader with Ole Miss

By David Helman
Sports Writer
March 24, 2009

Few things cool down a hot streak like a split with the Southeastern Conference's 10th-place team.The No. 17 LSU softball team took its five-game winning streak and five-run-per-game average to Oxford,...

LSU freshman outfielder Mikie Mahtook swings at a pitch Wednesday night durng the Tigers’ game against Harvard in Alex Box Stadium. Mahtook hit two homeruns and had four RBI to lead the Tigers to a 10-1 win against the Crimson.

Baseball: Tigers receive unlikely spark from freshman

By Casey Gisclair
Chief Sports Writer
March 24, 2009

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri knew he needed freshman pitcher Chris Matulis to eat up innings Wednesday night against Harvard with a critical series against No. 11 Ole Miss looming this weekend.The...

Coast Guard women’s basketball coach Alex Simonka meets with his team during a game in a 2007 file photo. Officials say the body of 52-year-old Simonka was found March 14 in his car after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Women’s Basketball: Coast Guard coach commits suicide while on leave

By The Associated Press
March 24, 2009

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The women's basketball coach at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy who committed suicide earlier this month had been put on paid leave three days before his death amid an investigation...

Baseball: Mainieri dissatisfied with effort in 4-3 win

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
March 24, 2009

"Escape" isn't exactly the word the LSU baseball team wanted to use when referring to Tuesday night's game against Harvard.But that's what happened, as the Tigers (18-5) barely pulled out a 4-3 victory...

Parking on Nicholson now prohibited for baseball games – 11:09 a.m.

By Staff Reports
March 24, 2009

LSU baseball fans will be prohibited from parking along Nicholson Drive during baseball games starting Friday night, the LSU Athletic Department announced Wednesday. A news release from the athletic department...