Xavier Pinson
LSU forward Mwani Wilkinson, right, collides with Missouri guard DaJuan Gordon as he pulls up during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Strong start pushes LSU to a 76-68 win over Mizzou in SEC

Mar. 10, 2022 05:52 PM EST

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin calls a play during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game against Mississippi Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida Atlantic Owls at UAB Blazers 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 08:14 PM EST

Missouri forward Ronnie DeGray III (21) works in against Mississippi guard Tye Fagan (14) and forward Luis Rodriguez (15) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Southeastern - First Round - Game 1 (win) at LSU Tigers 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 06:54 PM EST

LSU forward Tari Eason (13) battles under the basket with Alabama forward James Rojas in the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Eason keys OT rally for LSU in 80-77 win over No. 25 'Bama

By Bryan Lazare Mar. 05, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams (10) drives past LSU guard Brandon Murray (0) to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 14 Arkansas survives in last seconds against LSU

By Eric W. Bolin Mar. 03, 2022 12:06 AM EST

Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney (5) is fouled as he tries to drive past LSU forward Darius Days (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks 3/2/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 10:12 PM EST

Kentucky's Jacob Toppin (0) shoots while defended by LSU's Xavier Pinson, middle, and Tari Eason, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Hopkins helps No. 6 Kentucky rally, then survive LSU 71-66

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 23, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Eason sparks LSU to 84-65 romp over Georgia

Feb. 16, 2022 09:33 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tari Eason finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and three steals to power LSU to an 84-65 victory over Georgia on Wednesday night. ...

Eason sparks LSU to 69-65 victory over Mississippi State

Feb. 12, 2022 10:55 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tari Eason scored 23 points to spark LSU to a 69-65 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night. Eason came off the bench...

Missouri's Trevon Brazile, right, shoots past Florida's Myreon Jones, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won 66-65. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 5 Kentucky, Florida ride win streaks into SEC clash

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2022 09:08 AM EST

LSU guard Brandon Murray (0) makes a three point basket over Texas A&M guard Tyrece Radford (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Eason leads LSU past Texas A&M 76-68, ends 3-game skid

Feb. 08, 2022 09:45 PM EST

LSU guard Brandon Murray (0) makes a three point basket over Texas A&M guard Tyrece Radford (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
LSU Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies 2/8/2022

Feb. 08, 2022 08:10 PM EST

LSU guard Eric Gaines (2) drives past Mississippi forward Jaemyn Brakefield during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Ruffin, Rodriguez help Ole Miss hold off No. 25 LSU, 76-72

By Brett Martel Feb. 01, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Texas A&M guard Andre Gordon (20) reacts with guard Wade Taylor IV (4) during the first half an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Murray scores 21, No. 19 LSU rallies past Texas A&M 70-64

By Brett Martel Jan. 26, 2022 11:49 PM EST

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) shoots over LSU center Efton Reid (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vescovi leads No. 24 Tennessee over No. 13 LSU 64-50

By Al Lesar Jan. 22, 2022 08:37 PM EST

Alabama forward James Rojas (33) blocks a shot from LSU forward Shareef O'Neal (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama survives late rally, beats No. 13 LSU 70-67

Jan. 19, 2022 09:50 PM EST

LSU center Efton Reid (15) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Days scores 20 near home, No. 12 LSU beats Florida 64-58

By Mark Long Jan. 12, 2022 09:42 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Eason powers No. 21 LSU past No. 18 Tennessee, 79-67

By Brett Martel Jan. 08, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) shoots over LSU forward Alex Fudge (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Eason, Pinson lead No. 21 LSU past No. 16 Kentucky, 65-60

By Brett Martel Jan. 04, 2022 09:45 PM EST

LSU forward Tari Eason (13) shoots over Kentucky forwards Daimion Collins (4) and Lance Ware (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Kentucky Wildcats at LSU Tigers 1/4/2022

Jan. 04, 2022 07:48 PM EST