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LSU junior Joana Vale Costa returns the ball against North Carolina State on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the LSU Tennis Complex.

Lady Tigers split Sunday doubleheader in LSU Tennis Complex

By Markus Hufner February 14, 2016

The No. 13 LSU women’s tennis team suffered its first home loss of the season in Sunday’s doubleheader, falling to the University of South Alabama 4-3 after having blown out No. 75 Maryland...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) awaits a teammate’s free-throw during the LSU 47-58 loss against Georgia on Sunday Feb. 14, 2016, in the PMAC.

The Lady Tigers continue SEC slide, dropping its fifth-straight against Georgia

By Jarrett Major February 14, 2016

Revenge was on the minds of the Georgia Lady Bulldogs as they avenged their Jan. 24 loss to LSU in a 58-47 win in the PMAC on Sunday. “We were different,” said LSU coach Nikki Fargas. “I...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons attempts to lay up the ball during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers remain focused on winning each game despite NCAA tournament bubble talk

By James Bewers February 14, 2016

“Just win, baby.” Even without explicitly stating it, the old adage from former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis is the unofficial motto for the LSU men’s basketball team with six games...

LSU Freshman Diver Elizabeth Cui dives for a LSU defeat on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at the Natatorium

Cui aims to qualify for Olympics for New Zealand

By Jarrett Major February 14, 2016

All season the LSU swimming and diving teams prepare to compete in the Southeastern Conference Championship. On Feb. 14, the teams finally traveled to Columbia, Missouri to finally present their season’s...

LSU junior infielder Sahvanna Jaquish (2) celebrating the teams run during their 2-1 defeat on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

Offense fuels No. 3 LSU softball team to 4-1 mark in Tiger Classic

By Josh Thornton February 14, 2016

The No. 3 LSU softball team started off the 2016 season winning four of five games in the annual Tiger Classic at Tiger Park. Offense wasn’t a problem for LSU (4-1); the Tigers outscored their opponents...

LSU head coach Les Miles watches from the sidelines during the Tigers' 31-14 defeat against the University of Arkansas on Nov. 14. 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

Former Auburn co-offensive coordinator Dameyune Craig named LSU wide receivers coach

By Morgan Prewitt February 14, 2016

Less than 24 hours after announcing the departure of wide receivers coach Tony Ball, LSU coach Les Miles replaced the first-year assistant with Auburn co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach...

In this May 5, 2015, file photo, a marijuana plant grows at a Minnesota Medical Solutions greenhouse in Otsego, Minn. A southeastern Illinois company says it has started growing medical marijuana and may be the first in the state to do so. Officials at Ataraxia in the Edwards County city of Albion, Ill., said Monday, July 13, 2015 that they received state authorization July 10, and have started cultivating the genetic strains that will be the basis of their products. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)

OPINION: Increase cigarette taxes and legalize marijuana to fix budget

By Garrett Marcel @Gret419 February 14, 2016

People have the right to kill themselves by smoking cigarettes, but why not fix the state deficit at the same time? Let’s raise the taxes on cigarettes and legalize marijuana so we can raise revenue...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, center, unveils his proposals for balancing Louisiana's budget, including a list of tax increases for legislative consideration, during a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. Joining Edwards are Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson, left, and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

OPINION: On the budget, House Republicans need to put up or shut up

By Michael Beyer @michbeyer February 14, 2016

Louisiana House Republicans, come up with a budget plan or stop pretending to legislate. You burned the house down and now have the gall to lecture Gov. John Bel Edwards on how he should keep the house...

LSU head coach Les Miles bids good night to the student section after the Tigers' 19-7 victory against Texas A&M University on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

OPINION: Les Miles needs to help save higher education

By Justin DiCharia @JDiCharia February 14, 2016

Students saved Les Miles’ future as head coach of the football team, and now it’s time for him to help save our future as students in a soon-to-be crumbling university. On a cold November night...

LSU junior forward Alexis Hyder (20) and senior forward Akilah Bethel (3) work to block their opponent Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, during the Lady Tigers' 48-44 loss against Arkansas in the PMAC.

Lady Tigers take on Georgia on Valentine’s Day

By Jarrett Major February 14, 2016

The Lady Tigers will look to prevent Georgia from getting revenge on Sunday. LSU (8-16, 2-9 Southeastern Conference) defeated the Lady Bulldogs (18-6, 6-5 SEC) on Jan. 24, 53-46 in Stegeman Coliseum. Despite...

LSU senior infielder Sandra Simmions (3) drops the ball during their 2-1 defeat against University of the Pacific on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at Tiger Park

No. 3 LSU softball falls to Pacific University in Tiger Classic

By Josh Thornton February 13, 2016

In a shocking defeat, No. 3 LSU softball team lost its first game of the season against Pacific University. Pacific’s junior pitcher Cassidy Gustafson held the LSU lineup in check, only one run on...

LSU all-around junior Ashleigh Gnat performs a floor routine during the Tigers' 196.575-195.100 victory against Kentucky for the Pink & Blue Meet on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 in the PMAC.

No. 5 LSU gymnastics falls to No. 11 Georgia

By Markus Hufner February 13, 2016

Despite posting a season-best road score of 196.800, the No. 5 LSU gymnastics team suffered its first Southeastern Conference loss on Saturday, coming up short against No. 11 Georgia’s season-high...