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LSU junior guard Chloe Jackson (0) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 80-78 win against Texas A&M on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU guard Chloe Jackson’s journey to LSU stardom

By JBriaan Johnson February 15, 2018

Junior guard Chloe Jackson is recognized as one of the most dynamic guards in the country. With a mid-range jumper that is nearly impossible to stop and one of the quickest first-steps in the nation, the...

LSU all-around junior Sarah Finnegan competes in the beam competition during the Tigers’ 197.225-196.700 victory over Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in the PMAC.

Sarah Finnegan embraces competition in her home state

By Treasure Washington February 15, 2018

Junior all-arounder Sarah Finnegan found herself in a familiar place in LSU’s last meet against the University of Missouri. Although she came 0.025 points shy of clinching the all-around title, Finnegan...

Coach Ed Orgeron watches the game intensely during the Tigers' 45-21 win against Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Tiger Stadium.

Column: Lackluster signing day puts sour note on decent recruiting class

By Chris Caldarera February 15, 2018

Last Wednesday, football fans flocked to news outlets and social media platforms as high school players around the country signed National Letters of Intent to their universities of choice. Signing day...

LSU junior infielder Amber Serrett (17) hits the ball during the Tigers' 4-0 victory over University of Southern Mississippi on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 in Tiger Park.

Second inning surge pushes LSU to a 10-0 run-rule victory over ULM

By Kennedi Landry February 13, 2018

The No. 7 LSU softball team cruised past the University of Louisiana-Monroe 10-0 behind an eight hit, nine run second inning. “I think our coaches had a really good plan going into today and it was...

LSU sophomore defensive end Rashard Lawrence (90) tackles during the Tigers' 35-26 win against Syracuse on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Tiger Stadium.

Departures of senior linemen leaves door open for new faces

By Jacob Beck February 12, 2018

For the majority of the 2017 season, LSU coach Ed Orgeron had concerns in the trenches for his squad. From injuries to an overall lack of depth, a focus for 2018 will be strengthening the lines. Senior...

LSU freshman pitcher Zack Hess (38) runs back to the Tigers' dugout after LSU head coach Paul Mainieri issues a pitcher change during LSU's 6-1 loss to Florida in game two of the College World Series on Tuesday June 27, 2017, at the TD Ameritrade Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Tigers move Zack Hess to weekend starter

By Brandon Decareaux February 11, 2018

Last year’s Cinderella run in the College World Series is over. The biggest move of the season for LSU baseball is taking sophomore pitcher Zack Hess out of the bullpen and putting him into the starting...

LSU sophomore first baseman Amanda Doyle (22) swings the bat during the Tigers' 3-0 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Tiger Park.

Amanda Doyle gets into her own shoes of her sophomore season

By Treasure Washington February 10, 2018

The idea of a sophomore slump for LSU softball infielder Amanda Doyle doesn’t even ring a bell. The "sophomore slump" refers to when the second season of an athlete’s career fails to live up...

LSU senior outfielder Emily Griggs (8) scores a run during the Tigers' 9-2 victory over University of Texas Arlington on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball sweeps doubleheader against UT Arlington and Southern Miss

By Treasure Washington February 9, 2018

In their final opening weekend as college players, senior pitcher Allie Walljasper and senior outfielder Emily Griggs delivered once again. Walljasper recorded eight strikeouts in LSU’s 4-0 win against...

LSU junior third baseman Shemiah Sanchez (23) throws the ball to first base during the Tigers' 3-0 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball infield has open competition, plenty of depth

By Treasure Washington February 9, 2018

LSU coach Beth Torina doesn’t really need a more permanent infield for the season opener. With so much depth at every position, this is more than a good thing. “They’re...

LSU freshman outfielder Daniel Cabrera (2) makes contact with the ball on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at the Purple-Gold scrimmage at Alex Box Stadium.

LSU baseball brings in new faces, abundance of talent

By Glen West February 9, 2018

LSU is one of the few programs in the country that consistently restocks when losing players to the MLB draft. Despite losing four starters in the field and the three starting pitchers from a year ago,...

LSU senior pitcher Carley Hoover (21) pitches the ball during the Tigers' 3-0 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Tiger Park.

LSU softball senior pitchers look to dominate 2018 season

By Egan Valliant February 9, 2018

LSU softball has one of the deepest bullpens in the nation as seniors Carley Hoover and Allie Walljasper head into their final season as Tigers. The seniors and their dominance on the mound have been crucial...

LSU freshman Sami Durante performs her uneven bars routine during the Tigers' 197.15-195.350 victory against Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in the PMAC.

Sami Durante finds home at LSU, thrives in freshman season

By Kennedi Landry February 9, 2018

Following the 2017 gymnastics season, Sami Durante did not have a place to go. After the Georgia Gymdogs let go of their head coach, Sami’s mother Danna Durante, Sami wanted to find another place...