LSU TIGERS NEWS

Mwani Wilkinson - Grabs six rebounds Tuesday Wilkinson provided zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 65-60 win over Kentucky.

Impact Wilkinson was a non-factor offensively but did contribute off the glass by grabbing at least six boards for a second time across the last three games. The sophomore is currently recording 3.9 points and 3.7 rebounds across 14 starts with LSU this year.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Days - Struggles offensively in Tuesday's win Days posted nine points (3-12 FG, 3-11 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 65-60 win over Kentucky.

Impact Days struggled overall from the field especially from three, but the senior nearly finished with a double-double. It was the first time in which Days was held in single digits offensively since Dec. 11 against Georgia Tech. Across 14 starts this year, Days is averaging 14.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Wade, LSU players talk win over Kentucky Hear from the Tigers after they beat the Wildcats.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Player grades: LSU locks down Kentucky in thrilling 65-60 win A full run down of how LSU played in its win over Kentucky!

JANUARY 5, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Eason, Pinson lead No. 21 LSU past No. 16 Kentucky, 65-60

Tari Eason capped his 13-point performance with a dunk following a Kentucky turnover with 13 seconds left, and No. 21 LSU held off No. 16 Kentucky 65-50

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LSU basketball shoots down 65-60 Kentucky for first SEC win on Dale Brown night After going through non-conference play undefeated, LSU\u00a0has its first SEC win with a home victory over Kentucky.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

No. 21 LSU vs. No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball video highlights, score Check out the top plays from No. 21 LSU vs. No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler leaves with injury vs. LSU men's basketball Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler left in the first half against LSU men's basketball on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • THEADVERTISER.COM

Live updates: Kentucky vs. LSU college basketball John Calipari’s 16th-ranked Wildcats travel to Baton Rouge to face No. 21 LSU.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM

Stepping up: Justice Williams poised to contribute for LSU MBB Could the freshman from Philadelphia be the answer for LSU's offensive struggles?

JANUARY 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Brandon Murray - Returns to starting lineup Murray (Hamstring) was announced as a starter for Tuesday's game against Kentucky.

Impact After missing the team's previous game against Auburn, Murray returns to his role in the Tigers starting lineup after nursing a hamstring injury.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Murray - Looks likely to play Murray (Hamstring) warmed up with the team and is likely to return to the court, Glen West of LSU Country reports.

Impact Though he was seen warming up, Murray's status for Tuesday night's match against Kentucky is still a game time decision. Murray did not play in LSU's previous game against Auburn. The freshman guard looks to return to his starting role where he averages 8.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky vs LSU Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Jan. 4) Tuesday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats and No. 21 LSU Tigers. Kentucky vs LS...

JANUARY 4, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Deep dive into LSU vs. Kentucky: Notes, stats, keys, more A 15-point loss on the road at No. 6 Auburn dealt the Tigers their first setback of the season.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Shareef O'Neal - Looking good in practice O'Neal (foot) has impressed in practice but needs to be cleared by doctors before he can play, Sheldon Mickles reports.

Impact O'Neal was cleared to play five minutes against Aubrun but he was held out so the fact he has been cleared to play a little bodes well for his future playing time.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LSU drops five spots in latest Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll LSU drops in the latest Coaches Poll after loss to Auburn.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Will Wade breaks down Tuesday's meeting vs. Kentucky Everything Will Wade said in his Tuesday press conference!

JANUARY 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Men's college basketball rankings: Providence rises, Alabama returns, LSU bids adieu The top seven teams remain unchanged on Seth Davis' AP Top 25 ballot, but there is shuffling elsewhere.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brandon Murray - Looks like game-time call Tuesday LSU head coach Will Wade said Murray will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt with Kentucky due to a hamstring injury, Sheldon Mickles of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Impact While Wade noted that Murray was recently able to practice in some capacity, the freshman guard isn't a safe bet to avoid a second consecutive absence. With Murray sidelined for LSU's 70-55 loss to Auburn on Dec. 29, Eric Gaines moved into the starting five and produced six points (1-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds and five turnovers in 30 minutes.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kim Mulkey, LSU pull off upset in SEC opener In their first SEC matchup, LSU beats Georgia 68-62

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Pointer leads Tigers in road win over Georgia to start SEC play By the time No. 12 Georgia took the lead for the first time with under seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, it seemed as though No. 19...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

IN PHOTOS: Auburn defeats LSU 70-55 Auburn, Ala. -- The No. 11 Auburn Tigers opened SEC play with a 70-55 win over No. 16 LSU on Wednesday in Auburn Arena.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tari Eason - Puts in solid work off bench Eason (back) amassed 11 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 25 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 70-55 loss to Auburn.

Impact Eason had missed the team's last game due to a minor back injury. He ended up still posting a solid line despite the loss to Auburn. Eason has been one of the best sixth men in the country, racking up 15.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.4 blocks per contest.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kessler, Defense Spark Auburn to SEC opening win over LSU A report on Auburn's SEC basketball opener vs. LSU is featured.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU falls to Auburn 70-55 to open SEC play Will Wade knew this was going to be perhaps the toughest game of their season and it came on opening night of conference play on Wednesday....

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM