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LSU senior left-handed pitcher John Valek III pitches during the Tigers’ 11-1 partial victory at the top of the 9th inning on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in the Alex Box.

Tigers take series against Sacramento State with 11-1 win on Sunday

By James Bewers February 28, 2016

Most would think Sacramento State, which was shut out by LSU junior lefty Jared Poche’ and two relievers Friday, would struggle to handle sophomore right-hander Alex Lange’s low-90s fastball...

LSU junior outfield Bailey Landry (26) celebrates with her teammates during the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Texas Tech on Sunday February 28, 2016 at Tiger Park.

Tigers cruise to four wins in Purple & Gold Challenge

By Josh Thornton February 28, 2016

LSU coach Beth Torina went into this weekend wanting to get four wins in the ninth annual Purple & Gold Challenge. Her team responded by going undefeated, extending its win-streak to nine games. “I’m...

LSU basketball legend Bob Pettit is honored with a statue unveiled Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in front of the PMAC.

LSU basketball legend Bob Pettit immortalized with statue

By Christian Boutwell February 28, 2016

Cleveland Avenue in New Orleans, nowadays the heart of Mid City, featured a block of Louisiana’s most polished and accomplished athletes in the late 1960s. As all 1950-60s industrializing city-streets...

LSU senior left-handed pitcher John Valek III pitches during the Tigers’ 11-1 partial victory at the top of the 9th inning on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in the Alex Box.

Led by Valek’s strong seven innings, LSU jumps on Sacramento State in Game 3, wins series

February 28, 2016

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri was visibly bothered by Saturday’s 5-4 loss to Sacramento State following the game. Most would think the Hornets (4-3), which were shut out by Tiger junior lefty...

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters as she arrives to speak to supporters at her election night watch party for the South Carolina Democratic primary in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

OPINION: Hillary Clinton’s electability issues should frighten Democrats

By Cody Sibley @CodySibley February 28, 2016

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ dismal defeat Saturday night at South Carolina’s Democratic primary left the Clinton camp optimistic for Super Tuesday and the rest of the primary season. Former Secretary...

TRUMP CARTOON

OPINION: Top three presidential candidates are all bad for America

By Garrett Marcel @Gret419 February 28, 2016

The 2016 presidential race is no longer about choosing the right person to fix the country. Instead, we have to choose the lesser evil. Between the top three candidates — Sen. Bernie Sanders, former...

LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor II (32) hangs over a Florida defender after dunking the ball during the LSU 96-91 victory against the Florida Gators on Saturday Feb. 27, 2016, in the PMAC.

Tigers snap three-game SEC losing skid with 96-91 win against the Gators

By Christian Boutwell February 27, 2016

For the first time since Feb. 13, the LSU men’s basketball team won. But, it was much, much less than a delightful, relaxed win. The Tigers (17-12, 10-6 Southeastern Conference) reversed their once-dull...

LSU Junior Outielder Bailey Landry running the bases during the LSU 10-2 victory against Illinois State University on Friday, Feb. 25, 2016 at Tiger Park

LSU wins walk-off thriller at Tiger Park in Purple & Gold Challenge

By Marc Stevens February 27, 2016

The No. 5 LSU softball team defied the odds against Texas Tech on Saturday night. Down 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs already gone, the Tigers trailed the entire contest and coach...

LSU Head Baseball Coah Paul Mainieri looks out at the field June 16, 2013 during LSU's 1-2 loss against UCLA at the College World Series in TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska.

LSU offense goes dormant after third inning; Tigers lose lead in ninth in 5-4 loss to Sacramento State

February 27, 2016

There are times when LSU sophomore right-handed pitcher Alex Lange looks unhittable on the mound, blowing 94 miles per hour fastballs by hitters or fooling them with a power breaking ball. For example,...

A statue is dedicated to Bob Pettit on Saturday, Feb. 27.

LSU honors basketball and Baton Rouge legend Bob Pettit with memorial on Saturday

By Christian Boutwell February 27, 2016

Bob Pettit, an LSU and Baton Rouge living basketball legend, is honored with a memorial of himself beside the PMAC on Saturday. In celebration, the former Tiger player from 1951-54, Pettit, 83, was honored...

LSU junior catcher and infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) runs in for home base Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

Tigers demolish Redbirds, 9-1, in Purple & Gold Challenge

By Josh Thornton February 27, 2016

After blowing out  Illinois State, 10-2, on Friday night, the No. 5 LSU softball team earned a similar result against the Redbirds on Saturday with a 9-1 win, continuing the Tigers winning-streak...

LSU senior catcher Kellsi Kloss (77) swings at the ball Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, during the Tigers' 5-0 victory against South Alabama in Tiger Park.

Kloss fuels LSU’s 10-2 blowout of Illinois State

By Marc Stevens February 27, 2016

Senior designated player Kellsi Kloss’ offensive explosion just won’t stop. After hitting two grand slams in a 16-2 rout of Bethune-Cookman, the Cypress, California native torched the Illinois...