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• LSU gymnastics team celebrates the end of a successful season Play Video

  April 26, 2026 8:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU gymnastics team celebrated the end of another season as families, fans and donors packed the Crowne Plaza Executive Center on Sunday for a brunch and silent auction. The banquet celebrated the team's success as the gymnasts took second place in the NCAA Championship in... more »

• House votes to shield athletic revenue-sharing figures from public disclosure

  April 24, 2026 8:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana House voted 91-4 this week to create new public records exemptions allowing universities to conceal information about how college athletics programs spend public dollars on revenue sharing with athletes. Existing state law shields contract documents from being publicly disclosed for college athletes who earn... more »

• LSU Gymnastics' floor rotation pushes them to second place and punches their ticket to the National Championship meet

  April 16, 2026 5:40 PM

  FORT WORTH, Tx. - LSU gymnastics keeps their eyes on a championship alive as they survive and advance in Session I of the NCAA Semifinals. The Tigers scored a 197.4375 to punch their ticket to the National Championship. LSU started the meet on vault. They were led by... more »

• Kim Mulkey speaks to media ahead of Sweet 16 matchup vs. Duke Play Video

  March 26, 2026 4:23 PM

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey spoke to the media ahead of the Tigers' Sweet 16 matchup against 3-seed Duke. The Tigers and Blue Devils are set to face off at 9 p.m. on Friday in the third round of the NCAA tournament. The game... more »

• 2 LSU gymnasts earn top 2026 SEC postseason awards; 8 total Tigers named to all-conference team Play Video

  March 25, 2026 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two sophomore LSU gymnasts earned 2026 SEC postseason awards, and eight total Tigers were named to the all-conference team. Las Vegas native Kailin Chio was named SEC Gymnast of the Year, just a year after winning SEC Freshman of the Year. She is the ninth LSU... more »

• LSU men's basketball falls to Florida 79-61 in Dedan Thomas Jr.'s return to the court

  January 20, 2026 9:11 PM

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. - LSU men's basketball falls to No. 16 Florida Tuesday night 79-61. This was point guard Dedan Thomas Jr.'s first game back from injury. He has not played since Dec. 29. Thomas finished the game with just 2 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. LSU was... more »

• LSU women's basketball wins second straight top-15 game beating Oklahoma

  January 18, 2026 5:11 PM

  NORMAN, Okla. - No. 6 LSU women's basketball defeated No. 13 Oklahoma Sunday afternoon to win back-to-back top-15 SEC games. The final score was 91-72. LSU shot the ball 42.6% from field goal range, 44.4% from three-point range and 85.3% from the free throw line. The Tigers won the... more »

• LSU lands transfer portal commitment from brother of former Tiger cornerback, reports say

  January 16, 2026 2:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU landed a commitment from the brother of a former LSU cornerback on the last day players can enter the transfer portal, according to On3 . Ohio State true freshman safety Faheem Delane, brother of 2025 LSU All-American cornerback and Jim Thorpe Award finalist Mansoor Delane,... more »

• No. 12 LSU upsets No. 2 Texas in front of packed PMAC crowd Play Video

  January 11, 2026 5:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - No. 12 LSU took down No. 2 Texas in front of a packed crowd in the Maravich Center Sunday. The Tigers won 70-65. It was a back-and-forth battle in the first half. However, LSU forced 11 Texas turnovers in the first half and 17 on the... more »

• State lawmaker proposes regulation to protect athletes' NIL finances Play Video

  December 8, 2025 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Student-athletes are put under an immense amount of pressure, and in the new landscape of name, image and likeness deals, money can add to the stress. The NCAA allowed for student-athletes to strike up professional contracts four years ago. Now, Louisiana lawmakers are considering how to... more »

• Southeastern to host Illinois State at Strawberry Stadium in first round of NCAA FCS playoffs

  November 23, 2025 2:33 PM

  HAMMOND - The Southeastern Louisiana University football team will play against Illinois State in the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs this week, according to an article by WDSU . The Lions, who earned the No. 16 national seed, will host the Redbirds in Strawberry Stadium on Saturday... more »

• LSU soccer advances to Sweet 16 with win over Iowa Play Video

  November 21, 2025 7:54 PM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LSU soccer moved on to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history with Friday's comeback win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa scored the first goal of the match in the 14th minute, but the Tigers answered quickly when... more »

• NCAA bans 3 college basketball players, saying they gambled on their own games

  September 10, 2025 2:00 PM

  INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA banned three Division I college basketball players by permanently revoking their eligibility on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts. The NCAA Committee on Infractions released... more »

• LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier aims to show why patience and loyalty was the right road for him Play Video

  August 26, 2025 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier can see why he might appear conceited when periodically imploring teammates to hop on the “Nuss Bus.” The prolific passer and potential Heisman Trophy candidate, whose ninth-ranked Tigers open the season at No. 4 Clemson on Saturday night, insists he's... more »

• Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions Play Video

  June 6, 2025 10:41 PM

  A federal judge signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports Friday, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month as the multibillion-dollar industry shreds the last vestiges of the amateur model that defined it... more »

• LSU could soon be able to directly pay its athletes pending a judge's ruling on ongoing settlement Play Video

  June 2, 2025 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU and other Power Four Conference schools may soon be able to directly pay their student-athletes as a complicated settlement involving the NCAA nears a decision. If the agreement is approved, it could change the very structure of college sports. After years of legal issues... more »

• LSU-North Carolina regional matchups set NCAA tournament record Play Video

  June 5, 2024 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU-North Carolina matchups on Saturday and Monday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, were the two most-watched NCAA baseball regional games on record, ESPN revealed Wednesday. Game 7 featuring LSU and North Carolina on Monday averaged 964,000 viewers on ESPN2, while Game 4 between the Tigers... more »

• LSU baseball defeats Wofford on walk-off homer in first game of NCAA regional Play Video

  May 31, 2024 2:41 PM

  CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — LSU baseball walked it off on a Steven Milam home run to defeat Wofford 4-3 in their first game of the Chapel Hill regional. The Tigers hit four solo home runs in the postseason win. Gage Jump started on the mound for the Tigers... more »

• What now? Here's what you need to know ahead of Game 2

  June 11, 2023 11:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The big stories on Saturday were the dominance of the Tigers on the mound and at the plate -- along with the epic delay for storms that never came. So what's next for the Baton Rouge baseball Super Regional? Game time is set for 5... more »

• Supreme Court rules against NCAA caps on education-related gifts, benefits for student-athletes

  June 21, 2021 10:34 AM

  On Monday morning, the Supreme Court ruled in a major case involving whether the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is breaking anti-trust law by limiting what student-athletes can receive by way of education-related gifts and benefits, ABC News reports. The news outlet notes that the case highlights NCAA restrictions... more »

• MARCH MADNESS: LSU placed in 8th seed, first opponent is St. Bonaventure

  March 14, 2021 6:37 PM

  INDIANA - After losing to the Crimson Tide in the SEC Final on Sunday the LSU secured the 8th seed in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. The Tigers were placed in the East Region and will face 9th seed, St. Bonaventure, in the first round on Saturday. The... more »

• NCAA: LSU's Will Wade behind offers of 'impermissible payments' to potential recruits

  August 26, 2020 11:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade has been in hot water with the NCAA, which says he either arranged for or directly offered "impermissible payments" to at least 11 potential recruits and/or related individuals. ESPN reports obtaining documents that state the allegations against Wade were sent... more »

• Senators release The College Athletes Bill of Rights, hoping to protect athletes amid COVID and beyond

  August 13, 2020 8:04 AM

  While fans of college football in Louisiana are anticipating a Fall return to the field for the LSU Tigers, it remains to be seen exactly how the games will be played and o fficials are weighing in, nationwide, with their perspectives on the situation. On Thursday morning, a group... more »

• NCAA grants extra year of eligibility for spring student-athletes

  March 13, 2020 3:14 PM

  The NCAA has agreed to give all Division I student-athletes who participate in spring sports a year of eligibility relief. Details of that eligibility will be finalized at a later time. All springs sports were canceled this year due to coronavirus concerns. Division I Council Coordination Committee... more »

• 50 years later, fans in attendance remember 'Pistol Pete's' record-breaking night Play Video

  January 31, 2020 10:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - January 31, 1970. LSU versus Ole Miss. It was a basketball game 13-year-old Sam Muffoletto was determined to attend. "I practically went to every basketball game at the old 'cow palace,' which of course was the agricultural center," Muffoletto, a former sportswriter, said. This game... more »

• 'Heisman': New Joe Burrow billboards go up days before award's announcement

  December 9, 2019 11:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Joe Burrow is on the cusp of being the first LSU athlete to win one of college football's most prestigious awards in 60 years, and all of Baton Rouge is on notice. The latest signage from the university features star quarterback Joe Burrow alongside a single... more »

• LSU #2 in playoff rankings heading into SEC Championship against Georgia

  December 3, 2019 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU has come in at #2 in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings. Georgia, the Tigers' opponent in the SEC Championship this weekend, held their #4 spot. The loser of that game risks potentially dropping out of the top four next week and out of contention... more »

• LSU comes in at No. 2 in the first College Football Playoff Rankings

  November 5, 2019 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers are the second-ranked team in the first official College Football Playoff Rankings. The rankings were revealed Tuesday night. The Tigers have been number 1 in the AP Polls the last two weeks after their 23-20 victory over Auburn. So far this season, LSU... more »

• LSU student-athlete graduation success rate remains near all-time high

  October 29, 2019 7:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU student-athletes are continuing to excel in their academics as graduation success rates remain close to record highs, according to the NCAA. The Graduation Success Rate measures the academic success of student athletes. For the second straight year, LSU student-athletes scored an 89 percent in... more »

• Alex Bregman to make appearance at LSU-Arkansas game

  November 6, 2017 3:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former LSU Baseball Star and current Houston Astro Alex Bregman says he will be at this weekend's home football game vs Arkansas. Bregman confirmed his planned appearance during an "Ask Me Anything" thread on Reddit Monday. When asked if he plans to visit LSU for any... more »

• WATCH: Les Miles recalls LSU memories ahead of Saturday's Auburn game Play Video

  October 10, 2017 3:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 'Mad Hatter' will make his return to Death Valley this weekend as LSU holds a ceremony to honor its 2007 National Championship team. According to a report from the Advocate , Miles will be joined by players from his national title-winning team during halftime of... more »

• NCAA basketball coaches among 10 charged with fraud and corruption

  September 26, 2017 10:41 AM

  NEW YORK-Four college basketball coaches were among 10 people charged in a New York City federal court for fraud and corruption that was found in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Chuck Person of Auburn University, Emanuel Richardson of the University of Arizona, Tony Bland of the University of Southern... more »

• All tickets refunded for LSU vs BYU; Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday

  August 29, 2017 6:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Due to the impact of Harvey in Houston and the surrounding areas, the 2017 AdvoCare Texas Kickoff between LSU and BYU has been relocated and previously purchased tickets will be refunded as a result. Every ticket, parking, and RV parking pass that was purchased for the... more »

• Limited number of tickets on sale Friday for Super Regional

  June 8, 2017 4:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A limited number of ticket books for the NCAA Super Regional will go on sale at 8 a.m. on Friday. The Super Regional is a best of three series featuring LSU and Mississippi State. The winner will advance to the College World Series. Tickets will... more »

• LSU baseball earns #4 national seed, hosts SLU, Rice and TSU in regional

  May 29, 2017 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LSU Tiger Baseball team earned a Top 8 National Seed and will host both Regional and Super Regional play at Alex Box Stadium for the next couple of weeks if they're successful. The Tigers are the #4 national seed securing a Super Regional host site... more »

• LSU Gymnastics, Golf to host NCAA Regional Championships

  April 18, 2017 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LSU gymnastics program along with the men's and women's golf programs will host NCAA regional Championships between 2019 and 2021, the NCAA announced on Tuesday. The 2019 NCAA Baton Rouge Gymnastics Regional will be held on Saturday, April 6 inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.... more »

• Championship rings recovered after burglary arrest

  April 6, 2017 3:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies have made an arrest in an investigation into multiple residential burglaries across Baton Rouge earlier this year. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, the crimes happened between January and April 2017 in the Jefferson Highway, Bluebonnet Blvd, and Perkins Rd area . During... more »

• LSU's Ed Orgeron introduces new assistant coaches Play Video

  February 9, 2017 10:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU football head coach Ed Orgeron introduced two new assistant coaches joining the program for the 2017 season. At a 10 a.m. press conference, Orgeron introduced new wide receivers coach Mickey Joseph and running backs coach Tommie Robinson. The two men replace Jabbar Juluke and... more »

• National Signing Day commits from Baton Rouge area Play Video

  February 1, 2017 9:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - High school seniors across the Baton Rouge area will be committing to their chosen NCAA teams Wednesday for National Signing Day. West Feliciana High School Brent Williams - Army Hunter Smith - ULM Ronald Sims - Northwestern St. ... more »

• NCAA: Southern gets 5 years probation after issues with athlete eligibility

  November 16, 2016 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The National Collegiate Athletic Association reports that Southern University faces several penalties due to the university's lack of "institutional control" when it failed to monitor student-athlete eligibility, according to a Division I Committee on Infractions panel. The university faces up to five years probation, a $5,000... more »

• LSU softball opens Regional play on Friday

  May 20, 2016 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The LSU softball team, the tenth overall national seed, will open the NCAA Division I Softball Championship on Friday night at Tiger Park. The Tigers will play against the Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn Blackbirds at 6 p.m. on Friday. This is the second consecutive year LSU will... more »

• SEC to adopt new process for instant replay review

  May 17, 2016 8:55 AM

  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The SEC says the conference will implement a collaborative process for instant replays with the start of the 2016 season. The decision was made via unanimous vote by the league’s athletics directors and approval by the SEC Executive Committee. In February, the NCAA Football Rules... more »

• NCAA board rescinds camps and clinics rule

  April 28, 2016 2:10 PM

  The NCAA Division I Board of Directors rescinded a rule Thursday that prohibits Football Bowl Subdivision coaches from holding or working at camps and clinics away from their school. The rule was adopted earlier this month by the Division I Council. The board has also directed the council... more »

• New NCAA sanctions make Southern teams ineligible for postseason

  April 20, 2016 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sanctions released by the NCAA on Wednesday mean a total of 10 Southern University athletic programs will be ineligible for postseason play in the upcoming 2016-2017 academic year. While the entirety of SU’s athletic program was reinstated from a two-year ban from postseason play 11 months... more »

• Recapping LSU gym's 2nd place finish at nationals Play Video

  April 18, 2016 12:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers weren't phased by their 5th place standing midway through the Super 6: instead, they did a fashion show. The Tigers used the house music to take the stress off as they sashayed, shook off any nerves and finished with a 49.4625 and a... more »

• LSU gymnastics to compete for spot in NCAA Super Six Friday

  April 15, 2016 9:43 AM

  FORT WORTH- The LSU gymnastics team will compete on Friday in the NCAA Semifinal I for a NCAA’s Super Six. Friday the third-ranked gymnastics team will fight for fifth appearance NCAA Super Six appearance in the semifinal. LSU is set to take on Florida (No.2), Auburn (No. 6), Georgia (No.... more »

• Leonard Fournette claims NCAA rushing title

  January 12, 2016 11:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Even after LSU's football season has ended, Leonard Fournette continues to impress. The standout sophomore was named the 2015 NCAA rushing champion after racking up an average of 162.8 yards per game this season. Fournette's most recent achievement makes him the first player in LSU history to lead... more »

• Alabama defeats LSU 30-16 at Bryant Denny Stadium

  November 7, 2015 8:54 PM

  Tuscaloosa, AL - The Alabama Crimson Tide ended LSU's undefeated season Saturday night with a 30-16 victory over the Tigers at Bryant Denny Stadium. LSU running back Leonard Fournette struggled throughout the night, ending the game with just 31 total rushing yards on 19 carries. Fournette punched in... more »

• LSU baseball leads 4-1 over UL Lafayette after six innings

  June 2, 2013 9:16 PM

  LSU baseball scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning and lead the ULL Ragin Cajuns 4-1 in the bottom of the frame. Tiger leftfielder Raph Rhymes delivered the two RBI single to cap the scoring. Shortstop Alex Bregman knocked an RBI single to start the... more »

• Update: LSU to play neighbors UL-Lafayette for Super Regional bid

  June 2, 2013 4:53 PM

  Update: LSU will take the field with Mark Laird back in the line-up for the first time since rolling his ankle at the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover last week. Laird will lead off and play right field for the Tigers. Brent Bonvillian will get the start on... more »

• LSU's regional opponents to be announced

  May 27, 2013 8:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU baseball team will find out at 11 a.m. which teams they will play in the Baton Rouge Regional. On Sunday, the Tigers claimed the SEC tournament title over top-seeded Vanderbilt. Pinch-hitter Chris Sciambra's single in the top of the 11th inning scored Jared... more »

• SLU reports 137 ineligible players Play Video

  March 28, 2013 3:27 PM

  HAMMOND- Southeastern Louisiana University self-reported 137 ineligible players participated in university athletics from 2005 through 2010. Most of the violations occurred in the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 seasons the university said in a news release Thursday. The infractions have been reported to the NCAA. "This was a case... more »