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Acuff's 14th 20-point game this season leads No. 21 Arkansas to 91-62 victory over struggling LSU

Darius Acuff Jr. scored 28 points — the freshman’s fifth straight game scoring 21 or more — and No. 21 Arkansas routed reeling LSU 91-62

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Marquel Sutton - Scores 18, grabs six boards Sutton ended Tuesday's 91-62 loss to Arkansas with 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 37 minutes.

Impact Sutton has averaged 16.0 points on 51.2 percent from the field over his last three games after providing just 8.3 points in his previous three games. He continues to struggle from long range and has made just 27.2 percent of his 3-pointers. The Tigers are just 2-9 in conference play and head to Tennessee for a Valentine's Day date on Saturday.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Max Mackinnon - Dealing with knee injury Mackinnon is dealing with a knee injury and will be evaluated Wednesday, Matthew Brune of On3.com reports.

Impact Mackinnon played 20 minutes in Tuesday's game against Arkansas, tallying two points, three rebounds and an assist before departing the contest. Mackinnon had scored in double digits in his previous 14 outings, averaging 17.2 points per game in that stretch, so his potential absence for Saturday's game at Tennessee would be a huge blow for the Tigers.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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LSU has won two of the last three national championships, and the Tigers have a real shot to become the first Division I baseball program since the dominant Southern California tea...

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

Top-ranked Arizona has started a run of four straight games against AP Top 25 teams with a loss

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Still sidelined Thomas (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against Arkansas.

Impact It'll be Thomas's third straight absence and his eighth in the last 11 games. The star point guard has been battling an unspecified foot injury. Look for Rashad King to draw the start Tuesday night. Thomas's next chance to play will come Saturday at Tennessee.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Arkansas visits LSU after Mackinnon's 26-point game

LSU hosts the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks after Max Mackinnon scored 26 points in LSU's 83-71 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Max Mackinnon - Nets 26 points, four assists Mackinnon amassed 26 points (7-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 loss to Georgia.

Impact Mackinnon has been by far the steadiest Tiger in this disappointing season. He has scored in double digits in 14 straight games and fell one point shy of his season high. The 6-6 senior set season highs in both free throw attempts and makes. He is converting 92.1 percent of his free throws along with 39.6 percent of his 3-pointers. LSU hosts Arkansas on Tuesday. Mackinnon had 14 points in the Jan. 24 loss to the Razorbacks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Tamba - Grabs 12 rebounds Tamba provided seven points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and three steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 loss to Georgia.

Impact Tamba has started every game for the Tigers and has been an opportunistic rebounder. He had a season-high six offensive rebounds against the Bulldogs and played at least 35 minutes for the third time in the last four games. The Tigers host Arkansas on Tuesday. Tamba had 12 points and 10 rebounds in the Jan. 24 loss to the Razorbacks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Catchings matches career high with 23 points, Georgia beats LSU 83-71 to snap 3-game losing streak

Karon Catchings matched career highs with five 3-pointers and 23 points and Georgia overcame an early 15-point deficit to beat LSU 83-71 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing str...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Remaining out vs. UGA Thomas (foot) will not appear in Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Thomas will miss his second-straight game with a foot injury as the Tigers host the Bulldogs on Saturday. The 6-foot-1 junior, who is averaging 15.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 0.9 steals across 16 games (15 starts), will have his next opportunity to suit up against Arkansas on Tuesday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nwoko leads LSU against Georgia after 21-point outing

LSU takes on the Georgia Bulldogs after Michael Nwoko scored 21 points in LSU's 92-87 overtime win over the South Carolina Gamecocks

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

College GameDay coming to Baton Rouge for must-see LSU women's showdown The matchup between LSU and South Carolina coming up on Saturday, February 14 is one of the most anticipated games of the entire college bas...

FEBRUARY 2 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2

Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years in The Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Nwoko's 21 helps LSU survive South Carolina 92-87

Mike Nwoko scored 21 points as LSU outlasted South Carolina 92-87 in overtime on Saturday

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

South Carolina Basketball Down 36-35 at the Half to LSU South Carolina claws its way back from a double digit deficit heading into halftime as the LSU Tigers lead 36-35 at the break. Mike Sharavja...

JANUARY 31 • SI.COM

Max Mackinnon - Scores 15, dishes eight assists Mackinnon chipped in 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, a season-high eight assists and two blocks over 40 minutes during Saturday's 92-87 OT victory over South Carolina.

Impact Mackinnon set up the offense with Dedan Thomas (foot) out. His previous high in assists was five. The Aussie guard had hit just 2-of-12 from 3-point land in his two previous games. He has scored in double digits in every SEC game and 13 straight contests. Thomas may be back next Saturday against Georgia, so Mackinnon would return to his shooting guard role.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rashad King - Scores season-high 18 points King finished Saturday's 92-87 OT win over South Carolina with 18 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 39 minutes.

Impact King moved back into the starting lineup for Dedan Thomas (foot) and had his best scoring and rebounding game of the season. The 6-6 senior has back-to-back double-digit scoring games for the first time this season. The Tigers were able to snap a three-game losing streak and won their second overtime game.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Marquel Sutton - Scores 16, grabs eight boards Sutton recorded 16 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 92-87 OT victory over South Carolina.

Impact Sutton broke out of a slump. In his three previous games, the 6-8 forward had made just 25.9 percent of his field goals for 8.3 points. He has not made a 3-pointers in his last four games (13 attempts). Sutton has been golden from the free throw stripe and has made 84.0 percent of his freebies. The Tigers are off until next Saturday when they play Georgia.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Nwoko - Scores 21 in overtime win Nwoko ended Saturday's 92-87 OT win over South Carolina with 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes.

Impact Over his last four games, Nwoko has put up 14.0 points on 62.2 percent from the field with 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals. The Tigers were able to snap a three-game losing streak, but have just two conference wins. They are off until next Saturday when they face Georgia. Nwoko had 11 points in a win over the Bulldogs last season when he played for Mississippi State.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Ruled out Saturday Thomas (foot) is out for Saturday's game against South Carolina, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thomas won't be an option for LSU in this matchup, and this represents a huge blow for the Tigers' backcourt since he's one of the team's most reliable scorers. Thomas is averaging 15.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game this season. Expect Jalen Reece to step in as his replacement in the backcourt.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Matt McMahon buyout, contract details as LSU Tigers coach | Sporting News Could there be changes coming in Baton Rouge?

JANUARY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The reason why Matt McMahon's job at LSU could be safer than it looks The LSU men's basketball program is enduring a tough season once again. After starting the 2025-26 campaign 8-0 and posting a non-conference...

JANUARY 30 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Doubtful to play Saturday Thomas (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Saturday against South Carolina.

Impact A decision on Thomas' status will be made closer to Saturday's 1 p.m. ET tipoff, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up being ruled out. If that's the case, look for Jalen Reece to see more time in the backcourt. The loss of Thomas would be significant, as the star guard is averaging 15.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game this season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

LSU visits South Carolina, looks to end road skid

LSU heads into a matchup with South Carolina as losers of five straight road games

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

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Acuff's 14th 20-point game this season leads No. 21 Arkansas to 91-62 victory over struggling LSU

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No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

No. 21 Arkansas visits LSU after Mackinnon's 26-point game

Catchings matches career high with 23 points, Georgia beats LSU 83-71 to snap 3-game losing streak

Nwoko leads LSU against Georgia after 21-point outing

Louisville rises to 6th in AP women's Top 25, its best ranking in four years, UConn-UCLA 1-2

Nwoko's 21 helps LSU survive South Carolina 92-87

LSU visits South Carolina, looks to end road skid