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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...

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...

Recruiting: Players sign letters of intent

By Tyler Harvey
Sports Contributor
November 13, 2008

Wednesday marked the beginning of the early signing period for most collegiate sports. High school players from around the country were able to sign national letters of intent with LSU.Men's Basketball   ...

Former walk-on watches team from stands

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
November 13, 2008

Former walk-on Greg Terrebonne watched from the stands while the LSU men's basketball team scrimmaged on the PMAC court Oct. 28."When you spend every day with people, you have friends ... you have memories,"...

Football: LSU-Troy game to be broadcast in Navajo language – 9:51 p.m.

By Staff Reports
November 13, 2008

Saturday's LSU-Troy game will be broadcast in the native language of the Navajo Indian tribe, the LSU Athletic Department announced Thursday. Cuyler Frank and Leandro Jodie, members of the Navajo tribe,...

Volleyball: Senior to be honored at tonight’s match

By Andy Schwehm
Sports Contributor
November 13, 2008

LSU's volleyball program has come a long way in the four years since its two current seniors first stepped foot on campus.The Tigers have won three straight Southeastern Conference Western Division titles...

Cross Country: Tigers to compete in South Central Regional Championships

By Jarred LeBlanc
Sports Contributor
November 13, 2008

The LSU men's and women's cross country teams travel to Waco, Texas, on Saturday to run in the NCAA South Central Regional Championships.The teams want to end the season with a successful meet after a...