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Men’s Basketball: Tigers squeak by Jackson State in season opener

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
November 16, 2008

LSU men's basketball coach Trent Johnson walked up to the microphone after his team's contest Saturday against Jackson State and made a short statement about his team's performance."A win is a win," Johnson...

Cross Country: Senior leader qualifies for the NCAA Championships

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
November 16, 2008

LSU's senior leader Jacob Simmons earned a chance to compete in the NCAA Championships after leading the Tigers to a No.7 finish in the NCAA South Central Regional on Saturday. Simmons finished the race...

Saints breeze past Chiefs

By The Associated Press
November 16, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Like a slick and experienced salesman, Drew Brees knows how to close.Kansas City, desperate for a win, scored in the fourth quarter to get within seven points and had the...

LSU freshman guard Destini Hughes attempts to drive past Notre Dame’s Melissa Lechlitner in the PMAC on Sunday during the Tigers’ 62-53 loss to Notre Dame.

Women’s Basketball: New-look Lady Tigers stumble in loss to Notre Dame

By Casey Gisclair
Sports Writer
November 16, 2008

With nine new players and a completely new starting lineup, LSU coach Van Chancellor didn't know what to expect from the new look Lady Tigers. After a 62-53 season-opening loss to No. 14 Notre Dame, Chancellor...

Lee leads Tigers’ amazing comeback for 40-31 win – 1: 56 a.m.

By Amos Morale
Sports Contributor
November 16, 2008

LSU jumped one spot to No. 18 in the latest BCS Standings and Associated Press and Coaches' polls after needing a historic comeback to get a win against Troy. The Trojans came into Baton Rouge as almost...

 

Volleyball: Tigers get third straight victory with 5 set defeat of Auburn

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
November 16, 2008

LSU coach Fran Flory knew Friday night's match against Auburn (6-22, 1-16) wasn't going to be easy."Auburn is a team that is better than their record indicates," Flory said. "They were playing with absolutely...

Freshman goalkeeper Mo Isom launches a goal kick during the Tigers’ 7-0 victory against Centenary on Sept. 14.

Soccer: Tigers lose 2-0 lead in season-ending loss

By Johanathan Brooks
Sports Contributor
November 16, 2008

In LSU's loss Friday in College Station, Texas, the Tigers did something LSU coach Brian Lee said a team he's coached has never done before — blow a two-goal lead.The No. 14 Tigers (14-4-2) did just...

Basketball: Tigers win season opener, 79-65 — 3:47 p.m.

By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
November 15, 2008

LSU beat Jackson State, 79-65, at the PMAC in a game that remained close until the end.Sophomore guard Bo Spencer led LSU in scoring with 21 points. Senior center Chris Johnson was second on the team with...

Volleyball: Tigers escape Auburn, 3-2

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
November 14, 2008

LSU's volleyball team narrowly escaped an upset at the hands of Auburn (6-22, 1-16) on Senior Night in the PMAC on Friday night. The Tigers (15-9, 9-7) defeated Auburn, 3-2, to keep a hold on their...

LB Lee leads Trojan defense

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Contributor
November 13, 2008

There aren't too many players like Boris Lee.That's how Eric Richeson, Lee's offensive coordinator at Clinch County High School in Homerville, Ga., describes the Troy junior linebacker.Lee played several...

Peterson has success in secondary

By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Contributor
November 13, 2008

Questions arose in the preseason as to who would step up at defensive back for LSU with the loss of several seniors to the NFL.Sophomore Jai Eugene and junior Chris Hawkins started all nine of the Tigers'...

Basketball: Teams offer football incentives during season openers

By Ellen Zielinski
Contributing Writer
November 13, 2008

Both the LSU men's and women's basketball teams will tip off this weekend with free admission for full-time students with a 2.0 GPA.The men's team will play Jackson State to begin their 100th anniversary...