LSU’s offense exploded for nine runs on 14 hits in a 9-3 win over Northwestern State last night at The Box. It was the final home game of the regular season for the Tigers, who improve to 36-17. Senior shortstop Kramer Robertson went 4-for-5 at the plate with two doubles and a home run.

The 20-31 Demons return to action Thursday when they host New Orleans. LSU holds a one-game lead over Mississippi State in the SEC West ahead of a series between the Tigers and the Bulldogs begins tomorrow.

McNeese State had a 5-4 loss to the 18th ranked Houston Cougars in the final non-conference game of the season for the 28th ranked Cowboys. The highlight of the night for the Pokes was thanks to center fielder Robbie Podorsky who nailed his 36th stolen base of the season, breaking the previous record of 35. McNeese will play for the Southland Conference championship against Lamar beginning tomorrow.

No. 15 Southern Miss defeated Southeastern 11-3 in Biloxi. Tulane picked up an 8-6 win over UNO last night in New Orleans.

Last night in the NBA draft lottery the Pelicans lost their chance at keeping its first-round draft selection and missed out on the pick’s top-three, forcing to send it to the Kings to complete the trade for DeMarcus Cousins. The Boston Celtics will have the No. 1 pick followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers.

New Orleans native Payton Manning will host the ESPY Awards on July 12th which honors the past year’s best athletes and sports moments.

Former LSU Tiger Davon Godchaux has signed a rookie contract with Miami. The Dolphins selected the defensive lineman in the fifth round last month.

And former Cajuns wide receiver Al Riles has signed with the Colts, while ex UL Lafayette linebacker Otha Peters inks a deal with Seattle.

Good news for Louisiana Tech basketball fans. ESPN’s Jeff Goodman reports Bulldogs guard Jacobi Boykins has withdrawn from the NBA draft and he’ll return for his senior season.