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Report names middleman referred to in Wade wiretap

March 28, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

A new report from Yahoo Sports revealed the name of the alleged middleman suspended LSU head coach Will Wade referred to when speaking about his “strong-ass offer,” presumably for Javonte Smart. Citing documents and multiple […]

Benford: LSU playing with chip on its shoulder as underdog against Michigan State

March 27, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

No. 3 seed LSU will be a legitimate underdog — not just in seeding, but with oddsmakers as well — for the first time in the NCAA Tournament when it takes on No. 2 seed […]

OPPONENT BREAKDOWN: How does No. 3 seed LSU match up with No. 2 seed Michigan State?

March 25, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

The last time the LSU basketball team reached the Sweet 16 it had to defeat a loaded four-team regional with wins against No. 1 seed Duke and No. 2 seed Texas to reach the Final […]

WATERS’ SPLASH | LSU game winner comes as no surprise to Waters’ teammates

March 23, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When No. 3 seed LSU came out of a timeout with the game tied at 67 apiece and less than 20 seconds left with the shot clock turned off in its NCAA […]

OH SO SWEET | Waters layup, Wayde Sims spirit lift LSU to 69-67 victory over Maryland

March 23, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After the dust had settled a bit in No. 3 seed LSU’s locker room and reporters began asking the Tigers about their 69-67 victory against No. 6-seed Maryland, LSU sports information guru […]

LSU looks for trip to Sweet 16 against eerily similar Maryland squad

March 22, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —One could make comparisons entering No. 3 seed LSU’s Round-of-32 game against No. 6 seed Maryland on Saturday at 11:10 a.m. CST in VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena that will be broadcast on CBS. […]

BATTLE OF BIGS | LSU and Maryland’s posts set to clash in second round matchup

March 22, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When No. 3 seed LSU takes on No. 6 seed Maryland on Saturday at 11:10 a.m. CST, the battle in the paint will be the one to watch. Both teams have NBA-caliber […]

OPPONENT BREAKDOWN: How does LSU match up with No. 6 seed Maryland?

March 21, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Third-seeded LSU will take on No. 6 seed Maryland in a Power 5 conference battle for a coveted spot in the Sweet 16 on Saturday, and the Terrapins present some interesting challenges […]

“SURVIVE AND ADVANCE” | Dominant first half lifts LSU to first-round victory

March 21, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The third-seeded LSU basketball team survived a late scare from 14th-seeded Yale on Thursday afternoon with a 79-74 victory. The win came despite a lethargic second-half performance, but one that served as […]

PLAYING FOR KEEPS | No. 3 LSU hope to clean things up in opening-round battle vs. upset-minded Yale

March 20, 2019 Tyler Nunez 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— After months of preparation, practices, games and controversy, the LSU basketball team has finally reached the moment all the work was for. The Tigers (26-6) are playing in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. For […]