Reed Darcey
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Reporter covering LSU women’s basketball @nolanews.bsky.social & @theadvocatebr.bsky.social
LSU women red-hot on offense again in dominant road win over Georgia Southern
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LSU women red-hot on offense again in dominant road win over Georgia Southern
The Tigers are off to a scorching-hot start in their fifth season under coach Kim Mulkey.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
LSU women red-hot on offense again in dominant road win over Georgia Southern
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MiLaysia Fulwiley is a generational talent and a hometown hero. How'd she get here? Spoke to a few folks around Columbia, South Carolina, and the prized LSU transfer herself to find an answer: theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...
The story of MiLaysia Fulwiley: Why LSU's star transfer 'needed to leave' her hometown
LSU star MiLaysia Fulwiley opens up on why she left her hometown South Carolina program for one of its top rivals.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
MiLaysia Fulwiley is a generational talent and a hometown hero. How'd she get here? Spoke to a few folks around Columbia, South Carolina, and the prized LSU transfer herself to find an answer: theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...
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In Monday's paper, from @wilsonalexander.bsky.social:
Brian Kelly fired following LSU's loss to Texas A&M
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Brian Kelly fired following LSU's loss to Texas A&M
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October 27, 2025 at 4:08 AM
In Monday's paper, from @wilsonalexander.bsky.social:
Brian Kelly fired following LSU's loss to Texas A&M
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Brian Kelly fired following LSU's loss to Texas A&M
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From @kokiriley.bsky.social: "We're taking receipts," LSU coach Brian Kelly said after a win over Oklahoma in the final game of the 2024 season, "and we'll see you at the national championship."
But after eight games, Kelly's proclamation has already fallen flat ➡️ www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
But after eight games, Kelly's proclamation has already fallen flat ➡️ www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
October 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
From @kokiriley.bsky.social: "We're taking receipts," LSU coach Brian Kelly said after a win over Oklahoma in the final game of the 2024 season, "and we'll see you at the national championship."
But after eight games, Kelly's proclamation has already fallen flat ➡️ www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
But after eight games, Kelly's proclamation has already fallen flat ➡️ www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
Vanderbilt was 6-125 against AP top-10 teams before it beat LSU yesterday. Unpacked the historical context behind the win here:
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LSU lost to Vanderbilt? Here's the historical context behind the Tigers' rare defeat.
Just how rare was Vanderbilt's win over LSU? Here's your answer.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Vanderbilt was 6-125 against AP top-10 teams before it beat LSU yesterday. Unpacked the historical context behind the win here:
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LSU was down 31-21 at the start of the fourth when Caden Durham's long run set it up at the Vanderbilt 2.
Then? Nine plays for -15 yards.
On a 'frustrating' day of offense:
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Then? Nine plays for -15 yards.
On a 'frustrating' day of offense:
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LSU's offense failed to deliver in crucial moments of 'frustrating' loss to Vanderbilt
How LSU-Vanderbilt was a story of missed opportunity.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
LSU was down 31-21 at the start of the fourth when Caden Durham's long run set it up at the Vanderbilt 2.
Then? Nine plays for -15 yards.
On a 'frustrating' day of offense:
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Then? Nine plays for -15 yards.
On a 'frustrating' day of offense:
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Asked Flau’jae Johnson about the WNBA, its CBA negotiations, Napheesa Collier’s statement on Cathy Engelbert and how it all affects her
October 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Asked Flau’jae Johnson about the WNBA, its CBA negotiations, Napheesa Collier’s statement on Cathy Engelbert and how it all affects her
MiLaysia Fulwiley said she wanted to stay in the SEC. She wanted to compete for a title. And she wanted to play for "a great coach." More on why and how she transferred to LSU from SEC media days:
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Why did MiLaysia Fulwiley choose LSU women's basketball? Have a look at what she said.
MiLaysia Fulwiley made an intriguing decision when she transferred from South Carolina to LSU.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
MiLaysia Fulwiley said she wanted to stay in the SEC. She wanted to compete for a title. And she wanted to play for "a great coach." More on why and how she transferred to LSU from SEC media days:
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There were great throws. There were bad decisions. Garrett Nussmeier looked more like his old self tonight in LSU's uneven win over South Carolina — in more ways than one: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/g...
LSU's Garrett Nussmeier looked more like his old self in uneven win over South Carolina
South Carolina's defense put Garrett Nussmeier's injured torso to the test on Saturday.
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October 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
There were great throws. There were bad decisions. Garrett Nussmeier looked more like his old self tonight in LSU's uneven win over South Carolina — in more ways than one: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/g...
Louisiana State Police is still saying that Kyren Lacy's "reckless driving...caused the series of crash events," even though the late LSU WR's attorney is presenting new video evidence that suggests otherwise. @theadvocatebr.bsky.social story on the developments:
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Kyren Lacy's attorney questions State Police narrative, says his car was too far away from crash
Citing a report from the Lafourche District Attorney's Office, Ory said Lacy's car was nearly a football field's length behind the head-on collision that claimed the life of 78-year-old Herman Hall.
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October 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Louisiana State Police is still saying that Kyren Lacy's "reckless driving...caused the series of crash events," even though the late LSU WR's attorney is presenting new video evidence that suggests otherwise. @theadvocatebr.bsky.social story on the developments:
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Wondering how MiLaysia Fulwiley will fit in at LSU? We got an idea of what Kim Mulkey has planned in the Tigers' first preseason practice today: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
Wondering how MiLaysia Fulwiley will fit in at LSU? Here's what Kim Mulkey has planned.
The LSU women's basketball team has officially begun readying for the 2025-2206 season.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Wondering how MiLaysia Fulwiley will fit in at LSU? We got an idea of what Kim Mulkey has planned in the Tigers' first preseason practice today: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
Took a look at the top questions and storylines facing Kim Mulkey's fifth LSU women's basketball roster, which begins preseason practice today. Lots of new faces:
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Here are the top LSU women's basketball questions and storylines ahead of a new season
LSU's fifth season under Kim Mulkey is almost here.
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September 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Took a look at the top questions and storylines facing Kim Mulkey's fifth LSU women's basketball roster, which begins preseason practice today. Lots of new faces:
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Only three FBS teams haven't converted a fourth down this season, and LSU is one of them. Here's a look at how (and why) Brian Kelly has adjusted the way he's managing games: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
Brian Kelly knows LSU's offense must improve, so he's trying something new until it does
Here's a look at how Brian Kelly is working around the LSU offense's struggles.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Only three FBS teams haven't converted a fourth down this season, and LSU is one of them. Here's a look at how (and why) Brian Kelly has adjusted the way he's managing games: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
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In Saturday's Gameday, from our very own @wilsonalexander.bsky.social: An ACL injury sidetracked LSU LB Harold Perkins' dream of reaching the NFL, but a new position and return to health have put him back on his path
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September 13, 2025 at 3:56 AM
In Saturday's Gameday, from our very own @wilsonalexander.bsky.social: An ACL injury sidetracked LSU LB Harold Perkins' dream of reaching the NFL, but a new position and return to health have put him back on his path
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“I’m just happy that I lived to see this day.”
LSU is retiring Charles Alexander’s jersey tomorrow night, so we caught up with him to talk about how he got his name a permanent place in Tiger Stadium:
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LSU is retiring Charles Alexander’s jersey tomorrow night, so we caught up with him to talk about how he got his name a permanent place in Tiger Stadium:
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How LSU great Charles Alexander got his name a permanent place in Tiger Stadium
LSU will add a fourth name and number to the south façade of Tiger Stadium on Saturday.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
“I’m just happy that I lived to see this day.”
LSU is retiring Charles Alexander’s jersey tomorrow night, so we caught up with him to talk about how he got his name a permanent place in Tiger Stadium:
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LSU is retiring Charles Alexander’s jersey tomorrow night, so we caught up with him to talk about how he got his name a permanent place in Tiger Stadium:
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The LSU offense was sloppy, but the LSU defense was 'pretty darn good' — a silver lining from the Tigers' lackluster win over Louisiana Tech:
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A silver lining of LSU's lackluster win over LA Tech? Its defense was 'pretty darn good.'
LSU's win over Louisiana Tech: a sloppy night of offense but a stout night of defense.
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September 7, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The LSU offense was sloppy, but the LSU defense was 'pretty darn good' — a silver lining from the Tigers' lackluster win over Louisiana Tech:
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On PJ Woodland and how he won a "hotly contested" camp battle for one of LSU's starting cornerback spots:
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Spot the LSU defense's surprise starter? Here's how he won a 'hotly contested' camp battle.
Check out what Brian Kelly said about LSU's new-look rotation of cornerbacks, one of the surprises of the win over Clemson.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On PJ Woodland and how he won a "hotly contested" camp battle for one of LSU's starting cornerback spots:
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News: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is set to receive a new contract that will pay him more than $3 million per year after winning his second national championship.
LSU's Jay Johnson, two baseball assistant coaches set to receive raises after national title
LSU's Jay Johnson is getting paid after winning his second national title. Here are the details.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
News: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is set to receive a new contract that will pay him more than $3 million per year after winning his second national championship.
An under-the-radar return on the investment LSU made in its secondary? The freedom to unleash Harold Perkins, which Blake Baker did to close out the win over Clemson:
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A possible return on LSU's defensive investment? The freedom to unleash Harold Perkins.
Why LSU might've finally cracked the Harold Perkins code.
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August 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
An under-the-radar return on the investment LSU made in its secondary? The freedom to unleash Harold Perkins, which Blake Baker did to close out the win over Clemson:
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In Sunday's The Advocate, from @kokiriley.bsky.social: LSU football defeats Clemson in Death Valley, going 1-0: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
From Scott Rabalais: LSU put everything into this Clemson game and delivered
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From Scott Rabalais: LSU put everything into this Clemson game and delivered
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August 31, 2025 at 5:49 AM
In Sunday's The Advocate, from @kokiriley.bsky.social: LSU football defeats Clemson in Death Valley, going 1-0: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
From Scott Rabalais: LSU put everything into this Clemson game and delivered
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From Scott Rabalais: LSU put everything into this Clemson game and delivered
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"We knew that we were going to be that defense that needed to step up and step up big."
Remember 2023? On the strong defensive showing that led to LSU's huge win over Clemson — a performance two years in the making: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
Remember 2023? On the strong defensive showing that led to LSU's huge win over Clemson — a performance two years in the making: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
Is the rebuild complete? LSU's overhauled defense aced a major test in win over Clemson
How LSU defeated Clemson on the strength of its defense.
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August 31, 2025 at 5:06 AM
"We knew that we were going to be that defense that needed to step up and step up big."
Remember 2023? On the strong defensive showing that led to LSU's huge win over Clemson — a performance two years in the making: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
Remember 2023? On the strong defensive showing that led to LSU's huge win over Clemson — a performance two years in the making: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
Wondering if LSU's defense can get better? Just ask Jack Pyburn, the transfer edge rusher who joined the Tigers because he had something to prove: www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...
Wondering if LSU's defense can get better? Just ask a transfer who has something to prove.
Why LSU's top new edge rusher might hold the key to unlocking a more disruptive defense.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Wondering if LSU's defense can get better? Just ask Jack Pyburn, the transfer edge rusher who joined the Tigers because he had something to prove: www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...
Did you know that Fats Domino somehow ended up at JaMarcus Russell's apartment after Katrina? Great column from Scott Rabalais here on that wild and weirdly uplifting story: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/f...
Scott Rabalais: How Fats Domino wound up at LSU QB JaMarcus Russell's apartment after Katrina
Here's the story of how the legendary New Orleans musician Fats Domino made his way to Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Did you know that Fats Domino somehow ended up at JaMarcus Russell's apartment after Katrina? Great column from Scott Rabalais here on that wild and weirdly uplifting story: www.nola.com/sports/lsu/f...
Elijah Haven likes engineering. His parents have advanced degrees. His dad weighs his top schools with a detailed spreadsheet.
And no, he won’t reclassify.
The nation’s top QB is “just another student,” except he has a high-stakes modern recruitment:
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And no, he won’t reclassify.
The nation’s top QB is “just another student,” except he has a high-stakes modern recruitment:
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Elijah Haven, the engineer? Why Dunham's top-ranked QB is not your average mega-recruit.
Wondering what it's like to be Elijah Haven? Here's a look inside the high-stakes modern recruitment of the nation's No. 1 quarterback.
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August 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Elijah Haven likes engineering. His parents have advanced degrees. His dad weighs his top schools with a detailed spreadsheet.
And no, he won’t reclassify.
The nation’s top QB is “just another student,” except he has a high-stakes modern recruitment:
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And no, he won’t reclassify.
The nation’s top QB is “just another student,” except he has a high-stakes modern recruitment:
www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...
Brian Kelly is invested in transfers. Dabo Swinney is not. Those facts make LSU-Clemson, at its core, a battle between dueling approaches to the portal:
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At its core, LSU-Clemson is a battle between dueling approaches to the transfer portal
Invest in transfers or avoid them? Those contrasting philosophies will meet head-on when LSU and Clemson clash on Saturday.
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August 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Brian Kelly is invested in transfers. Dabo Swinney is not. Those facts make LSU-Clemson, at its core, a battle between dueling approaches to the portal:
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