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Mic’d Up: Changes in store for tumbling Tigers

By Micah Bedard
Sports Columnist
February 28, 2012

The LSU baseball team was 5-0 and coming off a shutout performance by sophomore pitcher Kevin Gausman as it entered Saturday's game against Appalachian State. It looked as if the Tigers were poised for...

LSU senior forward Courtney Jones (22) dribbles past a Vanderbilt defender Feb. 23 during the Tigers’ 69-66 victory against Vanderbilt in the PMAC.

Women’s Basketball: Lady Tigers win first-round bye in SEC tournament

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
February 28, 2012

With the Southeastern Conference postseason looming, the LSU women's basketball team isn't taking a likely NCAA tournament bid for granted. The Lady Tigers (20-9, 10-6 SEC) play the winner of Arkansas...

LSU defensive back Morris Claiborne runs a drill Tuesday at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis.

NFL Draft: Claiborne, other Tigers impress at Combine

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
February 28, 2012

On the final day of the NFL Combine, the spotlight fell on the LSU secondary. Former cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Ron Brooks and former safety Brandon Taylor all completed their final workouts as the...

LSU junior center Justin Hamilton drives the ball down the court Feb. 22 during the Tigers’ 61-53 win against Georgia in the PMAC.

Men’s Basketball: Tigers take on ‘physical’ Volunteers

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
February 28, 2012

Coming off a 72-48 drubbing at Ole Miss Feb. 25, the LSU men's basketball team can't afford another distraction. Unfortunately for the Tigers (17-11, 7-7 Southeastern Conference), who will host Tennessee...

Brockers, Baker conclude scouting combine workouts

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
February 28, 2012

When former LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers showed up at the NFL scouting combine, he surprised many with his size. Brockers, who completed his combine workouts Monday, weighed in at 322 pounds —...

Baseball: LSU out-slugs Grambling State, 17-10

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
February 28, 2012

The LSU baseball team wasted no time in putting its batting problems from the weekend behind them against Grambling State, toppling the visiting Tigers, 17-10, Tuesday night. In the second inning alone,...

Dakota Dean commits to LSU

By Ian Fontenot
Sports Contributor
February 28, 2012

Nostalgia may set in for LSU fans when Dakota Dean takes the diamond for the Tigers in 2014. Tiger fans likely remember the last name from Dean's older brother, Blake, who was a key member of LSU's 2009...

Report: LSU tabs Raymond as DB coach

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
February 27, 2012

Nebraska secondary coach Corey Raymond has accepted the same position at LSU, according to multiple reports. Raymond said in an interview with the Omaha World-Herald that he turned down the LSU job once,...

Ole Miss senior forward Terrance Henry (1) works against LSU sophomore guard Ralston Turner (22) on Saturday during the Tigers’ 72-48 loss in Oxford, Miss.

Men’s Basketball: Rebels thrash Tigers in Oxford, 72-48

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
February 27, 2012

The LSU men's basketball team's four-game win streak came to an end Saturday after a crushing 72-48 loss at the hands of Southeastern Conference rival Ole Miss (16-12, 6-8 SEC). The Tigers (17-11, 7-7)...

LSU sweeps three-match weekend, upsets No. 12 Texas A&M

By Spencer Hutchinson
Sports Contributor
February 27, 2012

In a busy three-match weekend, the LSU men's tennis team cleaned house to remain undefeated at home this season. After easily taking care of Tulane, 7-0, Friday night, the No. 28 Tigers upset No. 12 Texas...

Women’s lacrosse club seeks official recognition from UREC

By Morgan Wampold
Sports Contributor
February 27, 2012

The difficulty of becoming an official sports club for LSU's Department of University Recreation is something the women's lacrosse club knows all too well. The squad is currently in the process of upgrading...

Senior catcher Jordy Snikeris (20) hauls in a pitch Jan. 30 during a scrimmage at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: LSU hopes to return to form against Grambling State

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
February 27, 2012

LSU coach Paul Mainieri promised to re-evaluate his team following the Tigers' poor performance against Appalachian State this past weekend. Mainieri said, though he never wants to lose, losing early in...