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Josh Hubbard and Quincy Ballard pace Mississippi State in 80-66 win over LSU

Josh Hubbard scored 15 points, Quincy Ballard added 13 and Mississippi State dominated LSU from the start in an 80-66 victory

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Max Mackinnon - Scores 15 in loss Mackinnon contributed 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 80-66 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact Mackinnon takes the majority of his shots from the perimeter, but has not been sinking his 3-pointers. In his last two games, the Australian native has only made 2-of-12 (16.7 percent) from long distance, but has continued his double-digit scoring streak to 12 games. LSU takes on South Carolina on Saturday. Mackinnon had 15 points in the loss to the Gamecocks on Jan. 6.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rashad King - Provides 14 points King finished Wednesday's 80-66 loss to Mississippi State with a season-high 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes.

Impact King scored in double digits for the third time since conference play started, but the Tigers have lost all three games. They have just one win in SEC play. In his last five games, King has played 20.0 minutes and produced 9.0 points. LSU takes on South Carolina on Saturday. King had four points and two rebounds in the loss to the Gamecocks on Jan. 6.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hubbard, Mississippi State Bulldogs to visit Sutton, LSU Tigers

Mississippi State takes on LSU in SEC play Wednesday

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Darius Acuff Jr. Turns Quiet Night into Razorbacks' Win Over LSU Freshman guard erupted for 31 points after halftime, lifting Arkansas past Tigers and showing why the freshman keeps changing games.

JANUARY 25 • SI.COM

Toughest Places To Play In North America: Where Do Arrowhead, Michigan Stadium Rank?

Here are the toughest places to play in sports across North America.

JANUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Toughest Places To Play In North America: Where Do Arrowhead, Michigan Stadium Rank?

Acuff Jr. scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 20 Arkansas past LSU, 85-81

Darius Acuff Jr. scored 24 of his career-high 31 points in the second half to lead No. 20 Arkansas to an 85-81 victory over LSU on Saturday

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Scores 18, deals five assists Thomas contributed 18 points (7-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Saturday's 85-81 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Thomas looked more comfortable in his second game back after missing five with a foot injury. His 20 field goal attempts were his second highest total of the season. The Tigers will have a chance to snap a two-game losing streak Wednesday against Mississippi State, who have dropped five straight games.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Tamba - Hoists double-double Tamba provided 12 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 85-81 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Tamba had his third double-double, one in each of the month of the season. The 6-7 Spaniard had averaged 7.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in his four previous games. He has not taken more than five shots in any of his last five games, Tamba had six double-digit rebounding games and is averaging 7.3 boards to go with 7.3 points.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

'We're Going To Beat Them Anyways': Todd Golden Calls Out Bama, Charles Bediako

Three coaches at top college basketball programs criticized Alabama and former G-League forward Charles Bediako.

JANUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS

'We're Going To Beat Them Anyways': Todd Golden Calls Out Bama, Charles Bediako

LSU plays No. 20 Arkansas, looks to stop road slide

LSU will aim to break its four-game road skid when the Tigers face No. 20 Arkansas

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in country

Motiejus Krivas scored 17 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Cincinnati 77-51 and remain one of just three unbeaten team...

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Jay Johnson to Speak at Noon on Tuesday for New Orleans Quarterback Club "Baseball Bash" The luncheon will be held at Noon on Tuesday at The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse Street in New Orleans. The program will feature 11 head coaches f...

JANUARY 21 • LSUSPORTS.NET

Mike Nwoko - Scores team-high 17 Nwoko ended with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 79-61 loss to Florida.

Impact After scoring 21 points in the SEC opener, the 6-10 junior had gone quiet with a combined 21 points in his next four games on minimal usage (just 18 field goal attempts). He found more opportunities against the Gators and will look to get more shots up against Arkansas on Saturday. Nwoko has scored 17 points or more eight times.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Returns off bench Thomas (foot) returned from a five-game absence and came off the bench on Tuesday in the loss to Florida. He supplied two points (1-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists o...

Impact Thomas clearly showed a lot of rust and will need to work his way back into the starting lineup for the Tigers. Before getting hurt, the 6-1 junior was one of the top point guards in the nation and had three double-digit assist games. He should get a few practices in before LSU takes on Arkansas on Saturday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Off injury report Tuesday Thomas (foot) isn't listed on LSU's injury report ahead of Tuesday night at Florida.

Impact Thomas was reportedly expected to play against the Gators barring any setbacks, and indeed, the guard is absent from the Tigers' injury report and he'll be available in Gainesville. The junior, who's in the midst of a career year, averaging 16.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists, will return after a five-game absence.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Expected to play vs. Gators Thomas (foot) is expected to play against Florida on Tuesday night, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Thomas is expected to give it a go in warmups, where his foot injury will be evaluated, but barring any setbacks the guard should be good to go at Florida. Thomas has missed five straight games, but he appears slated to return Tuesday night as long as warmups go without a hitch. The junior averages 16.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Upgraded to questionable Thomas (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Florida.

Impact Thomas has been receiving regular doubtful tags, but he'll be upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday's contest. The star guard has already missed five games due to a foot injury, but it looks like he'll have a real shot at facing the Gators. Even if Thomas doesn't play Tuesday, it looks like a return is coming relatively soon.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Women's CBK Top 25: Iowa Cracks Top 10, Duke Enters Poll

Iowa moved into the top 10 for the first time in two year, Iowa State and Notre Dame fell out of the poll and Duke entered it in a week with...

JANUARY 19 • FOX SPORTS

Women's CBK Top 25: Iowa Cracks Top 10, Duke Enters Poll

Stone leads Missouri against No. 21 Georgia after 20-point showing

Missouri faces the No. 21 Georgia Bulldogs after Jayden Stone scored 20 points in Missouri's 78-70 loss to the LSU Tigers

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Sutton leads LSU against No. 19 Florida after 26-point game

LSU visits the No. 19 Florida Gators after Marquel Sutton scored 26 points in the Tigers' 78-70 win against the Missouri Tigers

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Sutton scores 26, Mackinnon 20 to lead LSU over Missouri 78-70 for its 1st SEC win of the season

Marquel Sutton scored 26 points and Max Mackinnon 20 to lead LSU to a 78-70 win over Missouri on Saturday and snap a four-game losing streak with its first SEC win this season

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Marquel Sutton - On the rise again Sutton provided a season-high 26 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-14 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 78-70 win over Missouri.

Impact Sutton has scored more points in each of the five conference games. He had nowhere to go but up after opening SEC play with a 3-point game following by a 6-point outing, He helped the Tigers win their first SEC game with his third 20-point game of the season. The Omaha has hit six 3-pointers in his last three games.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Max Mackinnon - Knocks in 20 points Mackinnon totaled 20 points (7-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 78-70 win over Missouri.

Impact The Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak, but Mackinnon has been excellent in conference play. Through five games, the 6-6 Aussie has averaged 19.6 points, 3.3 3-pointers and has not missed a free throw in 16 attempts. The Portland transfer will lead the Tigers to Florida on Tuesday when they look to go for two wins in a row.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dedan Thomas Jr. - Out Saturday Thomas (foot) will not play in Saturday's game against Missouri, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thomas will miss his fifth consecutive game as he continues recovering from a foot injury. The junior guard's next chance to step into the court will be for Tuesday's meeting with Florida.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Josh Hubbard and Quincy Ballard pace Mississippi State in 80-66 win over LSU

Hubbard, Mississippi State Bulldogs to visit Sutton, LSU Tigers

Toughest Places To Play In North America: Where Do Arrowhead, Michigan Stadium Rank?

Acuff Jr. scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 20 Arkansas past LSU, 85-81

'We're Going To Beat Them Anyways': Todd Golden Calls Out Bama, Charles Bediako

LSU plays No. 20 Arkansas, looks to stop road slide

No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in country

Women's CBK Top 25: Iowa Cracks Top 10, Duke Enters Poll

Stone leads Missouri against No. 21 Georgia after 20-point showing

Sutton leads LSU against No. 19 Florida after 26-point game

Sutton scores 26, Mackinnon 20 to lead LSU over Missouri 78-70 for its 1st SEC win of the season