LSU Looks to Finish Regular Season Strong Under Coach Matt McMahon

Tigers aim for 4-game win streak as questions linger about coach's future

Feb. 27, 2026 at 8:36pm

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The LSU men's basketball team has struggled this season, but recently picked up a double-overtime win against Ole Miss, breaking a 5-game losing streak. Now the Tigers look to build momentum and potentially finish the regular season on a 4-game win streak, starting with a matchup against Oklahoma. However, the future of head coach Matt McMahon remains uncertain, with some key LSU supporters voicing support for his return next season despite the team's 3 SEC losing seasons in 4 years.

Why it matters

LSU's recent win over Ole Miss provides a glimmer of hope, but the Tigers still have work to do to salvage their season and potentially save head coach Matt McMahon's job. A strong finish could go a long way in determining McMahon's fate, as the program looks to move past a tumultuous few years and build towards the future.

The details

After beating fellow SEC bottom-feeder Ole Miss in double overtime on Wednesday, LSU (15-13, 3-12 SEC) will look to build momentum with upcoming games against Oklahoma, Auburn, and Texas A&M. The Tigers last won 2 straight SEC games in February 2022 under former coach Will Wade, who was later fired. Current coach Matt McMahon, in his 4th season, has struggled to turn the program around, but some key LSU supporters like hospital CEO E.J. Kuiper have voiced support for giving him another chance.

  • LSU beat Ole Miss 106-99 in double overtime on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • LSU plays Oklahoma on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5pm on the SEC Network.
  • LSU plays at Auburn on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9pm on the SEC Network.
  • LSU hosts Texas A&M on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 5pm on the SEC Network.

The players

Matt McMahon

The head coach of the LSU men's basketball team, who is in his 4th season and facing questions about his future despite recent signs of improvement from the struggling Tigers.

E.J. Kuiper

A major LSU supporter and the CEO of the Our Lady of the Lake hospital system, who was on the search committee that hired football coach Lane Kiffin and has voiced support for retaining basketball coach Matt McMahon.

Will Wade

The former LSU basketball coach who was fired during the 2021-22 season for his personal involvement in five Level 1 NCAA violations.

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What they’re saying

“Everyone who played was incredibly productive for us. I was really pleased.”

— Matt McMahon, LSU Head Coach (tigerrag.com)

“Unless people are blind, they've seen this team improve over the last three or four games.”

— John Brady, Former LSU Final Four Coach (tigerrag.com)

“LSU beats Ole Miss in Oxford!!! Matt McMahon is a good coach. Took over a program that was in shambles and had to deal with key injuries all season long. He deserves another chance.”

— E.J. Kuiper, CEO, Our Lady of the Lake (Instagram)

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