LSU TIGERS NEWS

LSU basketball's tumultuous season comes to an end in loss to Vanderbilt in SEC tourney LSU basketball's first campaign under coach Matt McMahon ended on Thursday against Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament.

MARCH 10, 2023 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Derek Fountain - Out again Thursday Fountain (arm) will not play in Thursday's game against Vanderbilt, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Fountain will miss a second straight game after injuring his arm in practice Monday. The positive news is that he is no longer wearing a sling, however, if the Tigers can't pull off another victory, then Fountain's season figures to be over.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanderbilt meets LSU, aims to improve NCAA chances Sixth-seeded Vanderbilt will look to take a step toward securing an NCAA Tournament berth when it faces 14th-seeded LSU in the second round...

MARCH 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

LSU prevails over Georgia to move on in SEC tourney Freshman Shawn Phillips Jr.’s tiebreaking one-handed jam off a missed layup with 1:09 left lifted 14th-seeded LSU to a 72-67 victory over 11...

MARCH 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

LSU defeats Georgia 72-67 in opening round of SEC Tournament

KJ Williams scored 18 points, Trae Hannibal and Shawn Phillips both had double-doubles, and 14th-seeded LSU defeated No. 11 seed Georgia 72-67 in the opening round of the SEC Tourn...

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LSU makes plays down the stretch in 72-67 win over Georgia to extend season another night Tigers find an unsung hero, make plays when they matter most in round win of SEC tournament.

MARCH 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Justice Williams - Plays 16 minutes Williams (coach's decision) ended Wednesday's 72-67 win over Georgia with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 16 minutes.

Impact No longer in the doghouse, Williams is expected to be a substitute option for Louisiana State, who continuously struggled without him but defeated Georgia to maintain a spot in the 2023 SEC Tournament. The sophomore averaged 16.1 minutes across his 22 games from Nov. 9 to March 8.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Hannibal - Records double-double Hannibal registered 14 points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 72-67 win over Georgia.

Impact Perhaps knowing that the NCAA's 2022-23 season could be his last, Hannibal stepped up in a big way by logging his first double-double as a four-year collegiate athlete. With that kind of performance helping Louisiana State come out successful from a must-win game, he is expected to be an instrumental piece when the Tigers play against Vanderbilt on Thursday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Reed - Plays 17 minutes during win Reed ended Wednesday's 72-67 win over Georgia with two points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 17 minutes.

Impact Despite not playing much or doing well across his 17 minutes Saturday, his teammates did enough without him to help Louisiana State defeat Georgia in the first round of the 2023 SEC Tournament. Now, the Tigers will play against Vanderbilt on Thursday. If Derek Fountain (arm) continues to be out, Reed is expected to be part of their starting lineup again. However, a healthy Fountain will relegate Reed to the bench, as his overall upside is not promising enough to maintain a starting spot indefinitely.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Fountain - Won't play Wednesday Fountain is out for Wednesday's game versus LSU due to a right arm injury, Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact Fountain injured his arm during practice Monday. Jalen Reed will replace Fountain in the starting lineup Wednesday. If LSU loses to Georgia, the junior forward will likely not have another opportunity to suit up this season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrell Ward - Moves to bench Ward isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Georgia.

Impact Trae Hannibal will replace Ward in the starting lineup Wednesday. Ward is averaging 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 13.3 minutes across 21 games this season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Reed - Set to start against Georgia Reed is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Georgia, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Reed will replace Derek Fountain (arm) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Reed is averaging 3.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in 15.3 minutes across 31 games this season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trae Hannibal - Gets starting nod Hannibal is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Georgia, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hannibal will replace Tyrell Ward in the starting lineup Wednesday. Hannibal will make just his fourth start of the season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

SEC TOURNAMENT: Georgia Basketball vs LSU Preview The Bulldogs will look to advance in tournament play as they take on the LSU Tigers in Nashville

MARCH 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Zach Edey, Trayce Jackson-Davis headline top 25 performances of season

Zach Edey put up 25 points and 10 rebounds nine times this season, the most of any major-college player in 16 years. See where his top games...

MARCH 8, 2023

LSU basketball one of several programs showing interest in Wofford transfer Matt McMahon is already looking to add reinforcements after a rough year.

MARCH 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

LSU basketball wants to play loose in last effort to save season at SEC tournament It’s a tired saying come postseason time in college basketball but for LSU it’s about going 1-0 starting on Wednesday against Georgia to con...

MARCH 7, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU forward KJ Williams earns All-SEC second team honors Williams the lone Tiger to be recognized by the conference

MARCH 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

KJ Williams - Near double-double in loss Williams closed Saturday's 79-67 loss to Florida with 19 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes.

Impact The senior was a rebound shy of a double-double in Saturday's loss to Florida. Williams is playing his best basketball yet as he had averaged 26.8 points in his last four games even though he is averaging 17.4 points on the season. Expect the forward to be the first option on offense as LSU gears up for Wednesday's game against Georgia.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Everything Todd Golden said of Florida 79-67 victory over LSU Florida coach Todd Golden discussed the team's win over LSU, Senior Night and the Gators' upcoming opponent in the SEC Tournament, Mississip...

MARCH 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gators credit second half press with comeback win over LSU Florida credited the second-half press for allowing the Gators to orchestra a comeback win over LSU.

MARCH 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kugel leads Florida's second-half rally to topple LSU 79-67

Riley Kugel scored 21 points, Will Richard added 18 points and Florida defeated LSU 79-67 on Saturday night after trailing by 12 points in the second half

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LSU builds double digit lead, melts down in second half thrashing from Florida 79-67 Tigers finish up SEC play at 2-16, the worst mark in six years as team looks ahead to next week's SEC tournament.

MARCH 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU basketball score vs. Florida: Live updates from the Tigers' regular season finale LSU basketball will attempt to finish the regualr season on a high-note this Saturday against Florida.

MARCH 4, 2023 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing LSU's regular-season finale against Florida with Gators Wire We caught up with @GatorsWire editor @AdamDubbin to preview the final game of the regular season against UF.

MARCH 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM