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Tigers split Alabama road trip, tied for conference lead

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 16, 2011

The LSU soccer team stayed in the thick of a tight Southeastern Conference title race with a 2-0 victory Sunday at Alabama to earn a weekend split in the state. The Tigers (11-5-1, 6-2 SEC) lost at No....

Senior linebacker Karnell Hatcher (37) rushes senior quarterback Matt Simms on Saturday during the Tigers' win.

Chavis delivers stout defensive performance in return to alma mater

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
October 16, 2011

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis is a baby. He admitted it. Chavis spoke through tears following No. 1 LSU's (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) 38-7 victory against Tennessee (3-3, 0-3 SEC) on Saturday. "I'm...

Golf: Tigers to host David Toms Intercollegiate in Shreveport

By Morgan Wampold
Sports Contributor
October 16, 2011

If history is any indication, the LSU men's golf team could add its third straight top-10 finish to its fall record, as it hosts the two-day David Toms Intercollegiate in Shreveport beginning today at...

LSU Water Ski team places 10th at national championship

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
October 16, 2011

While fall break brought a respite for most LSU students, the University's Water Ski Club stayed on the grind, continuing to polish their skills.  The club placed 10th in Division II of the National...

University provides golf team with new clubs

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
October 16, 2011

Assembling a complete set of golf clubs that match a players' swing can be a daunting and expensive venture – the most recent issue of Titleist AP2 irons retails for $167 per club. But for LSU golfers,...

LSU tops first BCS rankings

By Staff Reports
October 16, 2011

While many prognosticators expected LSU to be ranked as low as No. 3, the Tigers took the top spot in the first Bowl Championship Series rankings released Sunday night on ESPN's BCS Countdown. Alabama...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) fires a pass as New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) pressures him during the game Sunday.

Buccaneers stop Saints’ winning streak with 26-20 win

By The Associated Press
October 16, 2011

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A week after his team lost by 45 points, Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman showed he's still very much a player to watch. Freeman threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns and Earnest...

Tigers look to rebound from consecutive 11-win seasons

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 16, 2011

Following consecutive 11-win seasons and five combined Southeastern Conference wins in that span, expectations for the LSU men's basketball team aren't exactly lofty as the team begins practice for the...

LSU coach Nikki Caldwell speaks with the media Thursday at the basketball practice facility. Caldwell believes the Lady Tigers have the potential to be an elite program.

Lady Tigers begin preparations for 2011 season with coach Caldwell

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 16, 2011

The LSU women's basketball team will open more than just its new season Nov. 14. The game marks the beginning of the Nikki Caldwell era at LSU. Caldwell inherits an LSU squad that finished with a 19-13...

LSU wide receiver Rueben Randle (2) scores a touchdown on a 5-yard pass play as Tennessee defenders Austin Johnson, left, and Marsalis Teague, right, try to stop him in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Football: LSU defeats Tennessee 38-7

By Hunter Paniagua
October 14, 2011

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- No. 1 LSU wore down Tennessee and dominated time of possession en route to a 38-7 victory in Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers possessed the ball for more than 38...

Tigers struggle to 3-4 mark in road games this season

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 11, 2011

Call it the road blues. While the LSU soccer team sits at 10-4-1 and 5-1 in the Southeastern Conference, its 3-4 road record leaves some question marks as four of the Tigers last five matches are away...