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Softball’s weekend tournament rained out

By Staff Reports
February 28, 2009

The LSU softball team's weekend has been rained out. No. 20 LSU was scheduled to play Georgia Tech on Friday, Florida State and Illinois State on Saturday, and No. 13 DePaul on Sunday in the NFCA Leadoff...

Men’s tennis sweeps home doubleheader

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
February 28, 2009

The No. 14 LSU men's tennis team swept a doubleheader in the blistering cold Saturday, defeating Louisiana-Lafayette and the University of New Orleans at "Dub" Robinson Stadium. The Tigers defeated the...

Gymnastics: Tigers pull out victory against Arkansas

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
February 27, 2009

No. 6 LSU defeated No. 9 Arkansas, 196.150-195.800, in from of 3,045 in the PMAC on Friday night. LSU (11-2, 4-2) was above their season average on three of four events. Meanwhile, Arkansas (6-4,...

Swimming and Diving: Tigers break school records, head to Last Chance meet

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
February 26, 2009

LSU senior swimmer Christoph Lubenau locked in his trip to the NCAA Swimming Championships in the 100-yard butterfly  with a time of 45.99 seconds at the Southeastern Conference championships."It...

Sophomore shortstop DJ LeMahieu hits a long drive in the Tigers’ win Wednesday night against Southern. LSU has now won 20 straight regular season games.

Baseball: Tigers win 20th straight regular season game, 11-5

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
February 26, 2009

Numerous LSU baseball players were named to preseason All-American teams. LSU sophomore center fielder Leon Landry wasn't one of those Tigers, but LSU coach Paul Mainieri was not hesitant to put his name...

Date set for Saints players trial for banned substance – 10:51 a.m.

By Associated Press
February 26, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A June 15 trial date has been set in the case of suspended New Orleans Saints players Charles Grant and Will Smith, former Saints running back Deuce McAllister and Minnesota Vikings...

Recruiting: LSU may be Brown’s final visit – 1:23 p.m.

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
February 26, 2009

Scout.com No. 1 recruit Bryce Brown plans to visit LSU this weekend for what may be his final visit.The Scout five-star running back is "leaning heavily" in making the trip to Baton Rouge Brown's final...

NBA: Hornets hold off Pistons in 90-87 win

By The Associated Press
February 26, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — David West scored 30 points and grabbed two key offensive rebounds on New Orleans' final possession, helping the Hornets hold off the Detroit Pistons, 90-87, on Wednesday night.With...

Football:Tigers to play WVU in home-and-home

By David Helman
Sports Writer
February 26, 2009

Country roads won't lead home to West Virginia in September 2010, but rather to Death Valley.LSU and West Virginia agreed to a two-year contract for a home-and-home football series Thursday afternoon,...

Junior outfielder Kirsten Shortridge swings at a pitch Friday night against Northern Iowa. The Tigers outscored their opposition 30-5 in the tournament, and beat Southern Miss., 3-1, on Wednesday.

Softball: Tigers narrowly escape Golden Eagles in seventh

By David Helman
Sports Writer
February 26, 2009

What started as a two-hit shutout quickly turned into a scare for the LSU softball team Wednesday night.LSU outlasted Southern Miss, 3-1, after a patchy seventh inning in which the Golden Eagles loaded...

LSU, West Virginia schedule football home-and-home – 1:20 p.m.

By David Helman
Sports Writer
February 26, 2009

LSU will play West Virginia in football in 2010 and 2011, the LSU Athletic Department announced Thursday. The series will be a home-and-home. West Virginia will visit Tiger Stadium after Southeastern Conference...

Basketball: Tigers clinch at least tie in conference

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
February 26, 2009

Florida men's basketball coach Billy Donovan said he couldn't blame his team's play for a second-half LSU run that led to the Tigers' 81-75 win Tuesday night."I think we were playing against the best team...