Will LSU men’s hoops break the streak?

BY JASON WILLIS @JasonWillis4

LSU always knew this season was going to be an uphill battle. With a new head coach in Matt McMahon and a roster with only three returnees, the Tigers’ season could’ve gone any number of ways. Generally, the collection of talent seemed like it would be capable of competing in the SEC, even if it was probably never going to be among the league’s best.

The early returns confirmed as much. LSU looked relatively strong with an 11-2 non-conference record, but it was also clear that things would probably level out in SEC play. The Tigers were able to win, but didn’t blow their opponents away, even against some lower-level teams. LSU fans had modest expectations.

What no one could’ve predicted is the absolute nosedive that would come in LSU’s conference schedule. After an opening win against ranked Arkansas on Dec. 28, the Tigers have lost every game since.

LSU’s current 10-game losing streak is historic. It’s currently tied for the sixth-longest in program history. The record of 15 was set during the 2016-17 season under see LOSING STREAK, page 10