06:45 LRN Sportscast March 9th

One of the worst seasons in LSU basketball history came to an end last night as the Tigers were knocked out of the SEC Tournament with a 79-52 blowout defeat to Mississippi State. Head Coach Johnny Jones on what went wrong…
cut 30 (20) “…needed to”
It’s expected Jones will be fired, possibly as early as today, after failing to make the NCAA Tournament the last two years.

The Cajuns and Warhawks both advanced in the Sun Belt Tournament and they’ll play again on Friday. Louisiana Tech faces UAB in the Conference USA Tournament at 5:30 today. And the Pelicans lost to the Raptors 94-87.

NFL teams can begin signing unrestricted free agents this afternoon and for the first time in several years, the Saints have some salary cap space to work with. Sideline reporter on the Saints Radio Network, Kristan Garic, doesn’t anticipate the Black and Gold making a huge splash, but they will look to bolster the offensive line…
Cut 18 (20) “possibility”

For the second straight year, LSU has lost to McNeese State in baseball. The Cowboys defeated the Tigers five to four last night as Mitchell Rogers hit two home runs for the Pokes. LSU left 14 runners on base.

Taylor Schwaner hit a two-run home run as Southeastern Louisiana doubled up West Virgina 4-2 in 12 innings.