The number seven LSU Baseball team blew out Stephen F. Austin last night 8-1 at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers’ Kyle Bouman struck out a career-high seven in picking up win. LSU’s Danny Zardon had two hits, including a 400 ft. plus solo home run. The Tigers have now won eight in a row to improve to 11-1. LSU hosts Grambling this afternoon at 3PM.

25th ranked Tulane shutout Nicholls State 5-0. The Green Wave’s Patrick Duester gets his second win of the season after pitching six shutout innings and striking out seven. Second baseman Jake Willsey drove in two runs as Tulane improves to 11-2 on the season.

Northwestern State rolled past ULM 7-0. Demons’ sophomore Evan Tidwell threw a complete game two hit shutout. Second baseman David Fry cracked a three-run double to help Northwestern to even up their record at 6-6.

McNeese State beat Sam Houston State five to two. Junior Ethan Stremmel picked up the win for the Cowboys while left fielder Lewis Guilbeau drove in two runs.

Southeastern Louisiana thumped Alcorn State 13 to 3. Outfielder Ryan Byers drove in three runs and Senior Kyle Keller pitched six shutout innings for the Lions.

The LSU men’s basketball team plays its final home game of the year tonight as they host the Tennessee Volunteers at six pm in the Maravich Center. These two teams met in Knoxville on Valentine’s Day and it was all LSU as they won by 18 points. LSU forward Jarell Martin expects a tougher game this time around…

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The Volunteers bring a five-game losing streak to Baton Rouge.

The Pelicans look to get back to their winning ways tonight when they host the Detroit Pistons. Dallas broke the Pels five game winning streak Monday night and the Pistons come into tonight’s game looking to avoid a fourth straight defeat. Anthony Davis is listed as questionable for tonight’s game. Tipoff is scheduled for 7PM.

And at the Girls Top 28 tournament in Lake Charles…Summerfield and Pleasant Hill have advanced to the Class C title game. North Central and Vermilion Catholic have reached the Class 1-A title.