LSU Tigers
From the heart of Louisiana, where the air is thick, the lights burn bright, and the roar never fades.
This is Baton Rouge — home of champions, built on grit, pride, and southern fire.
It’s more than purple and gold. It’s a tradition that runs deep through every athlete, every fan, every Tiger.
On the field, the court, the track, the pool — the standard is the same:
Excellence. Passion. Pride.
The past is legendary. The future — unstoppable.
When the band plays, when the crowd erupts, and when victory’s on the line…
The world knows one thing:
We are the LSU Tigers.
Forever. Fearless. Geaux Tigers!
Football:
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU relied on a steady night from quarterback Michael Van Buren and kicker Damian Ramos to grind out a 13–10 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday. Van Buren gave LSU (7–4) its first lead just before halftime, hitting tight end Trey’Daz Green on an 11-yard strike with 1:32 remaining in the second quarter to make it 7–3. The Tigers’ offense totaled 328 yards but leaned on Ramos after the break. He knocked through an 18-yard field goal late in the third quarter and added a 29-yarder early in the fourth to stretch the margin to 10. WKU (8–3) made things tense in the final moments when Dylann Flowers scooped up a fumble by Harlem Berry and raced 71 yards to the end zone, trimming LSU’s lead to three with 1:05 left. Interim coach Frank Wilson praised his defense for settling in after a slow start. “Once we found our rhythm, especially in the second half, we really controlled things on that side of the ball,” he said. In his second start, Van Buren completed 25 of 42 passes for 202 yards, while Berry led the ground game with 80 yards on 18 attempts. LSU struggled at times, converting just 3 of 15 third downs and drawing nine penalties for 69 yards. Western Kentucky was limited to a season-low 152 yards and averaged only 2.3 yards per snap. Wilson told his team afterward that November wins are rarely easy. “You just have to find a way,” he said. “We’re not hanging our heads over a victory.”
LSU Secures First Win Under Interim Coach Frank Wilson, Edges Arkansas 23–22 The victory ensures that “The Golden Boot” stays in Baton Rouge for the fourth straight year. The trophy, crafted from 24-karat gold in the shape of Arkansas and Louisiana, stands four feet tall, weighs nearly 200 pounds, and is valued at $10,000. It is believed to be the heaviest trophy in any college football rivalry. Interim Coaching First This game marked the first matchup in SEC-era Tiger Stadium history where both teams were led by interim head coaches. Key Takeaways Arkansas: The Razorbacks had multiple opportunities to put the game away but made critical mistakes. Quarterback KJ Jefferson (or Green, depending on official starter) threw two interceptions, including one in the end zone, and Arkansas was stopped on a fourth-and-goal inside the LSU 1-yard line early in the third quarter. LSU: The Tigers’ offense, often criticized this season, managed just two touchdowns—enough to claim a narrow victory.
Alabama Cruises Past LSU in SEC Clash, Extends Winning Streak Alabama continued its dominant run in the SEC with a 20-9 victory over LSU, marking the Crimson Tide’s eighth straight win and keeping their perfect conference record intact. The No. 4-ranked Tide withstood a determined LSU squad on Saturday night, grinding out the win and staying on pace for a potential SEC Championship Game appearance. The triumph also stretched Alabama’s home winning streak against unranked opponents to an incredible 85 games — though the contest wasn’t without tense moments. LSU threatened late in the fourth quarter, trailing 17-9 with 8:42 remaining, but Alabama’s defense made a pair of crucial stops to maintain the lead. Conor Talty’s 44-yard field goal with just over four minutes left put the game out of reach, giving Alabama its third straight victory over the Tigers. Alabama’s offense avoided any three-and-outs, yet finishing drives proved challenging. Quarterback Ty Simpson, who struggled at times, connected with Isaiah Horton for a pivotal 21-yard gain that set up Talty’s decisive kick, giving the crowd at Bryant-Denny Stadium a reason to cheer. Defensively, the Tide were largely in control. Aside from a 37-yard run by Harlem Berry in the first half, LSU’s offense had little success. So much so that interim coach Frank Wilson replaced veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with sophomore Michael Van Buren Jr. in the second half. Van Buren brought a brief spark, but the Tigers (5-4, 2-4 SEC) finished with just 232 total yards.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Marcel Reed accounted for four touchdowns as No. 3 Texas A&M flipped a narrow halftime deficit into a commanding 49–25 win over No. 20 LSU on Saturday night. Reed threw for two scores, ran for two more, and finished with 310 total yards for the unbeaten Aggies (8–0, 5–0 SEC). KC Concepcion added a touchdown catch and a 79-yard punt return, helping A&M snap a six-game losing streak in Tiger Stadium and earn its first win there since 1994. Coach Mike Elko challenged his team at halftime, reminding them they were “the better team.” The Aggies responded with a dominant second half, improving to their best start since 1992. Reed hit Jamarion Morrow for a short TD, broke loose for a 41-yard scoring run, and kept his growing Heisman case alive. Morrow later added a rushing touchdown. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 168 yards and a touchdown but was sacked five times before being pulled late. The Tigers (5–3, 2–3 SEC) led 18–14 at the break after a blocked punt for a safety, an end-zone interception, and freshman Harlem Berry’s short scoring run. Texas A&M quickly took control after halftime, scoring twice in the first six minutes. Concepcion’s punt return made it 28–18, and by early in the fourth quarter the lead had ballooned to 42–18 as LSU’s home crowd began to thin. Coach Brian Kelly called the second half “unacceptable,” while Elko praised his team’s poise after an emotional start. The Aggies also celebrated strength coach Tommy Moffitt — fired by Kelly in 2021 — in the locker room, with players saying they dedicated part of the win to him. Takeaway: Texas A&M continues to erase old droughts, adding a long-awaited Tiger Stadium victory to a season already filled with road breakthroughs.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Diego Pavia powered No. 17 Vanderbilt to a 31–24 upset of No. 10 LSU on Saturday, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown while adding 86 rushing yards and two scores. The win pushed the Commodores to 6–1 — their best start in 75 years. The victory marked Vanderbilt’s first over LSU since 1990 and ended a 10-game losing streak in the series. It was also just the fourth time since 1947 that both programs met as ranked teams. With the win, Vanderbilt (2–1 SEC) secured bowl eligibility, a milestone that once stood as the program’s main benchmark. “We’ve earned the right to enjoy this,” head coach Clark Lea said. “But one game won’t define who we are. There’s still a lot ahead for this group.”
No. 11 LSU Overcomes Mistakes to Hold Off South Carolina, 20–10 BATON ROUGE, La. — Garrett Nussmeier passed for 254 yards and two touchdowns, tight end Trey’Dez Green had a breakout night, and LSU’s defense contained South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers as the Tigers overcame three turnovers to win 20–10 on Saturday at Death Valley. Despite sloppy moments, LSU (5–1, 2–1 SEC) held firm in a hard-fought matchup, proving resilient in key situations.
Basketball:
Women's Basketball:
LSU women’s basketball delivered a statement win Sunday afternoon, knocking off No. 2 Texas 70–65 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and handing the Longhorns their first loss of the season. The opening quarter was a defensive grind, ending with the teams locked at 11 apiece. LSU struggled to find its shooting touch early, opening the game by hitting just two of its first 12 attempts from the field. Momentum shifted in the second quarter, however, as guard MiKaylah Williams caught fire. The Tigers won the period 19–14 and went into halftime ahead by five after Jada Richard connected on a floater just before the buzzer. LSU carried that energy into the third quarter, opening the half with a 9–4 surge that forced a Texas timeout. The Tigers continued to push the pace, extending their advantage to 46–34 midway through the period. Texas responded with a strong run of its own, trimming the deficit to three, but LSU regrouped and prevented the game from slipping away. Holding a four-point lead late, LSU leaned on Williams once again. Her clutch three-pointer in the final two minutes stretched the margin to seven and provided the cushion the Tigers needed to finish off the upset victory.
LSU women's basketball notched its first conference win of the season Thursday. The No. 12 Tigers defeated Georgia 80-59 in Athens and bumped their record to 15-2 overall. Flau'Jae Johnson, despite being listed on the availability report, showed no signs of fatigue. She exploded for a game-high 25 points, one of four Tigers to finish in double figures. MiLaysia Fulwiley totaled 18 points and four blocks while Amiya Joyner notched a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, 10 of which came on the defensive end.
NASHVILLE — Mikayla Blakes poured in 32 points to lead No. 12 Vanderbilt past LSU, 65–61, on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium. With the win, the Commodores stayed perfect at 15–0 overall and 2–0 in SEC play. LSU fell to 14–2 on the season and remains winless in conference action at 0–2. LSU will look to bounce back on Thursday, Jan. 8, when the Tigers travel to Athens for an SEC matchup against Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. CT and will stream on SEC Network+, with radio coverage available on the LSU Sports Radio Network. Junior MiLaysia Fulwiley and sophomore Jada Richard paced LSU with 13 points each. Making her first career start, Fulwiley added seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Richard contributed across the stat sheet with two rebounds, one assist, and two steals. Mikaylah Williams scored 12 points, while freshman ZaKiyah Johnson added 10 to give LSU four players in double figures. The game opened as a defensive struggle, with Vanderbilt holding a slim 15–12 edge after the first quarter. Blakes set the tone early, scoring 11 of the Commodores’ first 15 points and accounting for nearly all of Vanderbilt’s offense in the opening period. Vanderbilt held the lead into the second quarter before LSU found its rhythm. Richard tied the game midway through the period, and Fulwiley followed with a basket to give the Tigers their first lead. LSU stretched the advantage to as many as seven and carried a 28–22 lead into halftime. The Tigers maintained control early in the third quarter, leading 38–32 late in the frame, but Vanderbilt steadily chipped away. The Commodores knotted the score at 41 as the quarter wound down, setting up a tight final period. LSU briefly regained momentum to open the fourth, pushing the lead back to seven, but Vanderbilt answered with timely buckets down the stretch. In the closing minutes, Blakes delivered again, scoring five of the final eight points and sealing the win at the free-throw line with nine seconds remaining. The contest marked a back-and-forth SEC battle, with Vanderbilt’s star guard making the difference late to keep the Commodores unbeaten.
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU cruised past New Orleans on Monday night, posting a 93–58 win behind a standout outing from Michael Nwoko. The sophomore center led the Tigers (2–0) with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting and added four free throws on five attempts. Marquel Sutton knocked down four threes as part of his 15-point, 15-rebound double-double, while Pablo Tamba added another double-double with 10 points and 10 boards. Jalen Reed provided a lift off the bench, contributing 15 points and seven rebounds in just 17 minutes. LSU came out fast, opening with a 12–2 burst sparked by two early threes from Sutton to build a 14-point cushion less than 10 minutes in. New Orleans responded with a push of its own — Churchill Abass, Kedrick Osby, and Coleton Benson combined to trim the deficit to 27–20 with eight minutes to go in the half. The Privateers later cut the margin to 35–30 after an Enzo Boudouma three and a Jakevion Buckley free throw, but LSU closed the half strong. Reed and Robert Miller III accounted for all the scoring in a 9–2 stretch that sent the Tigers into the locker room up 44–32. LSU blew the game open after halftime, fueled by seven straight points from Reed during a 20–5 surge that extended the lead to 64–37. Buckley led New Orleans (2–1) with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Benson finished with 10.
DURHAM, N.C. — Fifth-ranked LSU continued its unbeaten start on Thursday, powering past Duke 93–77 in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Flau’jae Johnson led a well-balanced Tigers attack with 18 points, one of six LSU players to reach double figures. MiLaysia Fulwiley chipped in 16 points as LSU (9–0) saw its streak of eight straight 100-point outings — an NCAA record — come to a close. Even so, the Tigers were efficient, hitting nearly 60% from the field, dominating the paint with 52 inside points, and needing only five made threes to approach the 100 mark again. Ashlon Jackson paced Duke (3–6) with 16 points. It’s been a rough early stretch for the Blue Devils, who opened the season as the ACC preseason favorite and ranked No. 7 nationally. Thursday’s defeat marked their fourth loss in a row, with the previous three coming to top-five opponents South Carolina, UCLA, and now LSU — each by at least 16 points. LSU entered the night leading the country in scoring (112.0), field goal percentage (.555), three-point percentage (.444), and rebounding margin (+25), numbers built largely against a schedule filled with lower-tier opponents. Even after falling behind 14–1 and going more than three minutes without a basket, the Tigers’ firepower quickly surfaced. They erupted for 31 points in the second quarter on 61.9% shooting to take over the game, despite committing 18 turnovers along the way. Duke shot an efficient 50% from the floor, but couldn’t match LSU’s relentless offense down the stretch.
LSU Rolls Past Alcorn State, Extends 100-Point Streak to Six Games No. 5 LSU continued its offensive tear Thursday night, cruising to a 112–49 win over Alcorn State and setting a new SEC mark with its sixth straight game scoring 100 or more points. Flau’Jae Johnson and MiLaysia Fulwiley led the Tigers with 18 points each as LSU improved to 6–0. The Tigers entered the night averaging more than 115 points per game with wins coming by more than 60 on average — and they stayed right on pace. Mikaylah Williams and Katie Koval added 15 apiece, while Grace Knox chipped in 12. Koval, coming off the bench for the first time this season as LSU experimented with its lineup, made a strong impact with a burst of scoring and rebounding in the second quarter. Alcorn State (2–3) was paced by Nakia Cheatham’s 16 points, while Maya Hunkin-Claytor added 11. The Braves struggled with turnovers, giving the ball away 31 times compared to 18 made shots. LSU broke open a 10-point game late in the first quarter with an 18-0 run that stretched into the second period, building a 57–21 lead by halftime. Fulwiley closed the opening quarter with eight straight points, including a buzzer-beating three. By the end of the third, LSU was up 86–35, and the Tigers crossed the 100-point threshold again with just over four minutes left, thanks to a three-point play from Koval.
Victory on the Road: Tigers Defeat Green Wave. The LSU women's basketball team secured a decisive 101-71 road victory against Tulane after building an insurmountable lead in the opening quarter. The Tigers dominated the first 10 minutes, shooting 67% from the field and converting opponent turnovers into 11 points to take a large advantage. Despite Tulane's efforts, they matched the Tigers' scoring pace in the final three quarters and held a 47-43 rebounding edge for the game
BATON ROUGE, La. — Sophomore Kate Koval recorded her second straight double-double, and seven LSU players reached double digits as the No. 5 Tigers rolled past Charlotte, 117–59, on Wednesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The victory marked LSU’s fourth win in a row, pushing the Tigers to 4–0 overall, while Charlotte fell to 2–2. LSU also extended its streak of 100-point performances to four games, following high-scoring outings against Houston Christian (108), Southeastern Louisiana (115), and Georgia Southern (118).
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Men's Basketball:
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU fell to South Carolina 78–68 on Tuesday night at the PMAC. The Tigers dropped to 12–3 on the season as South Carolina improved to 10–5. LSU struggled in the first half, shooting 28.6 percent from the field, while the Gamecocks knocked down 10 three-pointers to take a 50–25 lead into halftime. LSU outscored South Carolina 43–28 after the break and opened the half on a 10–2 run, but the early deficit proved too large to overcome. Max Mackinnon led the Tigers with 15 points, while Pablo Tamba and PJ Carter added 10 apiece. Elijah Strong scored a game-high 30 points for South Carolina.
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — LSU stayed unbeaten Wednesday night, grinding out a 78–69 road win over Boston College after dominating the overtime period in their ACC/SEC Challenge matchup. Freshman guard Dedan Thomas Jr. took over late, pouring in six of his 23 points in the extra frame as the Tigers opened OT on a flawless shooting stretch. Max Mackinnon’s corner three highlighted LSU’s surge, and the Tigers sealed it at the line by knocking down all 10 of their free throws in the period. Boston College, meanwhile, went cold at the worst time, coming up empty on all of its overtime field-goal attempts. Marquet Sutton delivered a strong double-double with 18 points and 13 boards, while Mackinnon and Mike Nwoko each added 12 for an LSU squad that improved to 8–0. The Tigers weren’t sharp from deep but made up for it with timely buckets and consistent free-throw shooting. Boston College (4–5) had positioned itself for an upset with a huge second-half push. A 12–0 spark—featuring buckets from Luka Toews, Donald Hand Jr., and Jayden Hastings—flipped momentum and built a five-point lead entering the final minutes. But Thomas steadied LSU late, scoring the Tigers’ last four points of regulation to force overtime, and a clutch block from Pablo Tamba on a potential go-ahead three preserved the tie. Toews led the Eagles with 14 points, while Hand and Boden Kapke finished with 12 apiece.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Max Mackinnon scored 22 points, including six 3-pointers, as LSU cruised to a 99–73 win over Omaha on Thursday night. Mackinnon fueled a dominant Tigers offense, while Dedan Thomas Jr. added 15 points and dished out 10 assists, repeatedly breaking down Omaha’s defense and setting up teammates. LSU built on a 13-point halftime lead to turn the game into a lopsided victory.
Mike Nwoko poured in 19 points, and LSU capitalized at the foul line with 30 made free throws in a 98–81 win over Florida International. LSU took a 43–38 edge into the break even though FIU hit more shots from the field. The difference came at the line, where the Tigers went 13-for-14, compared to the Panthers’ 3-for-9. Early in the second half, LSU put together a 13–0 run—highlighted by a pair of threes from Sutton—to stretch the margin to 62–43. The Tigers stayed firmly in control from there, never letting the lead shrink below 15.
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU rolled past New Orleans on Monday night, earning a 93–58 victory at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to improve to 2–0 on the season. The Privateers dropped to 2–1 with the loss. LSU built a comfortable advantage in the opening half, shooting 38.5% from the field and hitting five shots from beyond the arc to take a 44–32 lead into the break. The Tigers pulled away even further in the second half, knocking down 50% of their attempts while holding UNO to under 27% shooting. LSU continued its efficiency from long distance, connecting on nearly 42% of its three-pointers, and made 12 of 16 free throws. Michael Nwoko led LSU with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting while adding five rebounds. Marque Sutton and Jalen Reed each contributed 15 points, and Pablo Tamba added 10 to give the Tigers four players in double figures. New Orleans was paced by Jakevion Buckley, who scored 12 points despite a tough shooting night at 3-for-13.
BATON ROUGE — LSU Opens Season With Historic Shooting Night in 96–60 Rout of Tarleton State LSU lit up the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Wednesday, opening the 2025–26 season with a dominant 96–60 win over Tarleton State while shooting over 70% from the field — only the third time in program history the Tigers have reached that mark. The victory also marked a milestone for head coach Matt McMahon, who picked up his 200th career win. LSU ended the night shooting 70.2% (33-of-47), the second-highest field goal percentage ever recorded by the men’s team inside the PMAC and the third-best performance in school history. Only a late offensive foul that wiped out a made three-pointer kept the Tigers from setting a new arena record. The Tigers were nearly flawless from the start, hitting 16 of 21 shots in the first half. They also knocked down 8 of 18 attempts from the perimeter (44.4%) and went 22-of-29 at the free-throw line. Six Tigers scored in double figures, and 10 of 13 players who saw the floor contributed points. Portland transfer Max Mackinnon led the team with 19 points, including four three-pointers, and added five assists. UNLV transfer Dedan Thomas Jr. followed with 16 points and eight assists. Marquel Sutton scored 13, while Mike Nwoko and Jalen Reed each added 11, and Robert Miller III chipped in 10. LSU’s explosive offensive showing sets a powerful tone as the Tigers begin their new campaign.