Bayou Brew 11/6: Geaux Time

Today, it's basketball season!

Good morning. We’ll be back home in Tiger Stadium this weekend as the Tigers host Florida at 6:30pm. It’s the LSU Salutes game, so get your Nike Military Appreciation gear before the weekend!

What did we pour into today's Brew?

🏀 Showtime is officially here
🏐 Series sweep
🐯 And much, much more!

Piece By Piece. What started as a group of assorted puzzle pieces turned into a stunning masterpiece when the LSU Women’s Basketball team won the 2023 NCAA National Championship - the first in program history. Led by Head Coach Kim Mulkey, it took the Tigers only two years to reach the pinnacle of college basketball with their explosive offense, gritty defense and a group of characters who saw their brands explode throughout the course of the season.

Uncut. A new addition on head coach Jay Johnson's staff for the 2023-24 LSU Baseball season, Brent Haring has an extensive resume and has recruited some of the best players in the country. Follow along his day in the life during the Fall Ball slate.

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Vegas, Baby. After a couple of exhibition wins, it’s officially showtime for the No. 1 ranked women’s basketball team! The Tigers have a top-20 matchup tonight as they take on No. 20 Colorado at the Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas. Colorado made it to the Sweet 16 last season, before falling to Iowa, and returns a majority of their roster. The game will be live on TNT and HBO Max at 6:30pm.

🔼 For The Seniors. The volleyball team beat Alabama, 3-1, on Senior Day yesterday to sweep the series! Seven seniors were honored, hear what being an LSU Tiger has meant to these players. Jurnee Robinson recorded her fifth double-double of the season. Anita Anwusi had a career-high four aces and added nine kills. They’ll hit the road to play Florida on Friday.

🔼 Practice Makes Perfect. The LSU baseball team traveled to Lake Charles for an exhibition game against McNeese yesterday. The Tigers got the 9-6 win in a game that consisted of one 10-inning segment and one 8-inning segment. Hayden Travinski and Ethan Frey each hit home runs for the Tigers. Aiden Moffett dealt five strikeouts in 2.2 innings pitched. They’ll play again on Sunday as they host UL-Lafayette.

🔼 On To The Next. The Tigers fell to Alabama on Saturday, 42-28. Jayden Daniels and the offense put up 478 total yards. Malik Nabers surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the season on the opening possession. The loss dropped the Tigers to No. 18 in the AP Poll and No. 19 in the Coaches Poll.

🔼  Geaux Time. It’s also officially men’s basketball season! They’ll start the season tonight at home as they host Mississippi Valley State University. Tip is at 7pm and tickets start at $10 at LSUtix.net. Student admission is free with their student IDs and they’ll receive a “Boot Up” t-shirt! If you can’t make it, it’ll stream live on SEC Network+.

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

How many Tigers have had 1,000+ receiving yards in a single season?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer. 

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📆 THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday 11/6

🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITF Champaign 15k

🎥 Brian Kelly Press Conference @ 11:40am | YouTube

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. No. 20 Colorado @ 6:30pm | TNT

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Mississippi Valley State @ 7:00pm | Tickets | SEC Network+

Tuesday 11/7

🎥 The Path | LSU GOLD

Wednesday 11/8

🥎 Softball vs. Nicholls (Exh.) @ 5:00pm

Thursday 11/9

🎙 The Brian Kelly Show @ 7:00pm | Listen 

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Queens @ 7:00pm | Tickets | SEC Network+

Friday 11/10

🎽 Cross Country at NCAA South Central Regional @ 10:30am

🥎 Softball vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Exh.) @ 4:30pm

🏐 Volleyball at Florida @ 6:00pm

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Nicholls @ 7:00pm | Tickets | SEC Network+

🥎 Softball vs. Chipola College (Exh.) @ 7:00pm

Saturday 11/11

🏈 Football vs. Florida @ 6:30pm | SEC Network

Sunday 11/12

⚾️ Baseball vs. UL-Lafayette (Exh.) @ 12:00pm

🏐 Volleyball at South Carolina @ 1:00pm | SEC Network+

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi Valley State @ 2:00pm | Tickets | SEC Network+

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 9

Malik Nabers and Josh Reed have done so twice.

🐯 Have a great Monday, y'all!