Tasmin Mitchell was named SEC Player of the Week, the league announced yesterday. Mitchell averaged 21.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.5 steals in LSU's two wins over Georgia and Alabama.

LSU beat Alabama on Sunday, 76-62, to improve its record to 19-4 (7-1 in the SEC). The Tigers return to action on Wednesday to face Mississippi State (16-7, 6-2) in Starkville. Tip-off in Humphrey Coliseum is at 7pm CT.

TD.com user "SouthOfSouth" provides an excellent scouting report of the Bulldogs in this thread on the Tiger Rant.

Despite its strong record, LSU was still not ranked in the latest polls released yesterday. The Tigers had enough votes to be ranked No. 26. LSU improved its RPI from 55 to 52.

For you LSU Baseball fans out there, the season starts in ten days. TD.com user "Adam4848" has been previewing the team, and breaking down each position. Click here to read his comprehensive baseball preview.

The Tigers start the season in the new Alex Box Stadium on February 20 against Villanova. First pitch is at 7pm CT.

For you LSU Recruiting freaks out there, check out the Recruiting Board to read about the 2010 prospects and discuss recruiting with fellow Tiger fans.

In Professional Golf news, LSU Alumnus David Toms is fighting hard to qualify for the 2009 Masters tournament. Toms will need to be in the top 50 in the Golf Rankings to qualify for the tournament. He is currently No. 66. He is playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am tournament next weekend.

Finally, in LSU Football news, former LSU assistant coach Josh Henson has joined the University of Missouri football coaching staff as its newest assistant coach, and will serve as co-offensive line coach, as announced today by MU Head Coach Gary Pinkel. Henson spent the last four years as tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator at LSU.

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