Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes was named National League Rookie of the Year last night. The Pirates first overall pick finished the season with an 11-and-3 record, 1.96 ERA, and 170 strikeouts. Skenes was also named an All-Star starter this season, earned an ALL-MLB selection, and is a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award.

The LSU football team dashed their college football playoff hopes with their third straight loss this weekend. After the loss, Head Coach Brian Kelly took blame for needing to be more involved in play calling. With new helmet communication this season, he says eliminating confusion is key…

Cut 17 (18) “…particular game.”

The Tigers are set to host Vanderbilt this weekend.

After losing seven straight, the Saints have won back-to-back games with Interim Head Coach Darren Rizzi. With injuries to offensive weapons, production has come from unlikely sources like hybrid tight end Taysom Hill and veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Rizzi says Scantling, who has over 200 yards and three touchdowns, has been invaluable since starting his first game three weeks ago…

Cut 19 (17) “…the offense.”

The Saints head into the bye week at 4-and-7 and return to action against the Rams December 1st.

The seventh-ranked LSU women’s basketball team improved to 5-and-0 last night with a 98 to 59 win over Troy.

The McNeese men’s team rallied late to beat undefeated North Texas 68 to 61.
Southeastern edged out ULM for a 70 to 67 victory in Monroe.
And Louisiana Tech dominated Mississippi College 105 to 67.