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Football: 2009 opener to remain on Sept. 5 – 12:57 p.m.

By Staff Reports
January 12, 2009

The LSU football team's 2009 season opener against Washington will remain on Sept. 5, the LSU Athletic Department announced Monday. Rumors were circulating that the game would be moved to Sept. 3 for television....

Five new players join LSU football team – 1:29 p.m.

By Staff Reports
January 12, 2009

Five new players have joined the LSU football team, LSU football coach Les Miles said Monday in a news release. Four of the players are early enrollees from high school. The fifth player, kicker Derek...

 

Recruiting: Top safety appears headed to Tigers

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
January 12, 2009

Craig Loston has been attached to both Texas A&M and Clemson during his high school career, but now the five-star safety prospect seems firmly committed to LSU. Loston was rumored to be a strong LSU...

Women’s Basketball: Freshman forward’s return already impacting team

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
January 12, 2009

LSU freshman forward Ayana Dunning lives for basketball.But her ability to dominate the hardwood came to a temporary halt last summer when she underwent knee surgery."I saw a young lady going through something...

Women’s basketball: Barrett named SEC Freshman of the Week – 3:52 p.m.

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
January 12, 2009

LSU forward LaSondra Barrett was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Monday.Barrett scored a career-high 27 points on 12-of-18 shooting in the Lady Tigers' conference-opening...

NBA: Knicks withstand Hornets’ rally, 101-95

By Brett Martel
The Associated Press
January 12, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — David Lee scored 24 points, and the New York Knicks ended a three-game losing streak with a 101-95 victory against the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.Quentin Richardson and...

Football: Defensive coaching changes excite Tiger fans

By Sean Isabella
Sports Contributer
January 12, 2009

Fresh off a disappointing 8-5 season, one which LSU began ranked No. 7 in the Associated Press Top 25, Tiger football fans are ready for a change.LSU coach Les Miles officially introduced John Chavis as...

Head Coach D-D Breaux watches sophomore Kristie Viens rehearse a floor skill during practice Wednesday in the Carl Maddox Field House.

Gymnastics: Tigers bring home pair of victories

By Andy Schwehn
Sports Contributor
January 11, 2009

LSU coach D-D Breaux said the No. 7 LSU gymnastics team didn't get exactly what it was looking for heading into Friday's matchup with No. 1 Georgia.The Tigers (5-0) posted a 194.175 to defeat Southeast...

QB recruit Shepard enrolled for spring semester

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
January 11, 2009

The Russell Shepard era at LSU is one step closer to beginning.Shepard, the nation's top-ranked quarterback in the class of 2009 according to Rivals.com, is now officially a Tiger after receiving his final...

Women’s basketball: Lady Tigers remain unbeaten in SEC play

By Casey Gisclair
January 11, 2009

With six freshmen and five new starters from last season's Final Four team, LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor knew his team would have growing pains to begin the season.But following consecutive...

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers beat Alabama, 55-34

By Staff Reports
January 11, 2009

The LSU women's basketball team beat Alabama, 55-34, in the PMAC on Sunday. Three Lady Tigers scored in double figures. Junior guard Allison Hightower had 17 points, sophomore guard Katherine Graham had...

Men’s Basketball: Tigers fall to Crimson Tide, 65-59 – 1/11

By Staff Reports
January 11, 2009

The LSU men's basketball team lost to Alabama, 65-59, in Tuscaloosa on Sunday. Senior guard Marcus Thornton led the Tigers with 21 points and eight rebounds. Junior forward Tasmin Mitchell and sophomore...