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Men’s basketball: Tigers lack a scoring threat for first time in decade

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
October 18, 2010

The go-to guy on the LSU men's basketball team will be a mystery entering this season for the first time in nearly a decade. The Tigers had perennial scorers in guard Marcus Thornton and forwards Tasmin...

LSU senior linebacker Kelvin Sheppard warms up Saturday, Sept. 11, before the Tigers’ 27-3 victory against Vanderbilt in Nashville. Sheppard has led LSU in total tackles six out of seven games this season.

Football: Senior linebacker Kelvin Sheppard takes production to next level in senior campaign

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
October 18, 2010

Watch Sheppard discuss McNeese St. and look ahead to Auburn   The last time Kelvin Sheppard smelled the end zone, he was suited up in Georgia for the blue and white of Stephenson High School in 2006.   The...

Football: Auburn to be LSU’s toughest test yet

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
October 18, 2010

The recent history between LSU and Auburn has been anything but bland. Dating back to the 2004 season, five of the six games between Auburn and LSU have been decided in the final 60 seconds, with LSU emerging...

Small Sports: Student-athletes have busy fall break

By Rowan Kavner
Sports Writer
October 18, 2010

Student-athletes don't have the same luxury most students do during fall break. While the typical student is vacationing or spending time at home with family, the soccer and volleyball teams are preparing...

Golf: LSU defends Toms title with clean sweep

By Cory Boudreaux
Sports Contributor
October 18, 2010

The LSU men's golf team was seeing double Tuesday at the Country Club of Louisiana. The No. 9 Tigers swept the individual and team titles at the David Toms Intercollegiate, securing their second win of...

Football: Defensive tackle Drake Nevis’ draft stock soars this season

By Michael Lambert
Sports Contributor
October 18, 2010

A 6-foot-2-inch, 285-pound monster has been dominating college football from the middle of LSU's defensive line this season — and he's hungry for more. Senior defensive tackle Drake Nevis has feasted...

Football: Tigers to face tough test in Newton

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
October 18, 2010

The LSU defense is No. 1 in the Southeastern Conference in total and passing defense, allowing 242.1 and 158.6 yards per game, respectively.   But the unit will face arguably its toughest test of...

Tennis: LSU travels to ITA Southern Regionals

By Hunt Palmer
Sports Contributor
October 18, 2010

Both LSU tennis teams travel to Alabama this weekend for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southern Regional Tournament. The men take the court Friday in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on the University of Alabama's...

Women’s Basketball: Andrea Kelly returns for final season with Lady Tigers

By Rachel Whittaker
Chief Sports Writer
October 18, 2010

LSU women's basketball senior point guard Andrea Kelly has endured a great degree of adversity both on and off the basketball court. From the death of her father when she was in eighth grade to two injuries...

Football: LSU-Auburn matchup sets stage for 2 of nation’s best linemen

By Cory Boudreaux
October 18, 2010

Football fans tuning into this weekend's LSU-Auburn game may want to keep an eye on the line of scrimmage. Two of the best defensive linemen in all of college football will be on display Saturday when...

Volleyball: Elliott named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Staff Reports
October 17, 2010

LSU freshman middle blocker Desiree Elliott garnered her third Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week award, the league office announced Monday. This marks the third time in five weeks Elliott has...

Johnson transitioning smoothly

By Sean Klemm
Deputy Sports Editor
October 17, 2010

For most, moving off to college is exciting, potentially nerve-racking and maybe even a little scary. Add playing a Division I sport and being almost 500 miles away from home to that plate and most 18...