The LSU Tigers finished off the home schedule by scoring eight runs in the first three innings on their way to a 9-5 win over Northwestern State. Austin Bain in his final game at Alex Box Stadium, went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two runs driven in. Daniel Cabrera continued to swing a hot bat as he hit a two-run homer.
The Ragin Cajuns led 5-0 after two innings and held on to beat Tulane seven to six. Designated Hitter Todd Lott came through with two home runs, including one in the bottom of the eighth that proved to be the winning run.
Southeastern Louisiana hit four home runs and beat South Alabama 12-9. Alabama native Drew Avans hit one of those home runs and had four hits on the night.
Owen Magee hit a three-run homer and UNO upset 14th ranked Southern Miss 14-9 for the Privateers who have won five in a row.
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Joe Provenzano had his 248th career hit last night to become the all-time hits leader in McNeese history. But the Cowboys lost to ULM 10-7, as Chad Bell had a couple of triples.
In football news, Ohio State transfer quarterback Joe Burrow, who visited LSU this past weekend, will reportedly visit North Carolina this week and is expected to make a decision by the end of the week. Burrow also visited Cincinnati last week.
Hedge fund manager David Tepper will reportedly purchase the Carolina Panthers for an NFL record two-point-two billion dollars. The 60-year-old Tepper is currently a minority owner of the Steelers. He plans to keep the team in Charlotte.
The annual charity softball game put on by the Saints will take place June 6th at Turchin Stadium. Linebacker A-J Klein and tight end Benjamin Watson will serve as hosts. Tickets are on sale now, but if you are a teacher or first responder you get in free.
And in the NBA playoffs…Boston beat Cleveland 107-94 to take a two games to noting lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.