LSU overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat Tulane 7-5 for its fifth straight victory as the Tigers get ready for SEC play to start this weekend. Tre’ Morgan had the hot bat for LSU, driving in three runs and Eric Reyzelman struck out six in two and a third innings for the first win of his career. Tiger’s pitchers struck out 14 on the night as they improve to 14-3 heading into their series with Texas A&M.

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Southeastern pulled off a major upset, shutting down top-ranked Ole Miss, 5-1 on Tuesday. It’s the third win over a ranked opponent this season for the Lions, and their second over a team ranked in the top five. Tyler Finke and Shea Thomas combined for six hits and three runs scored, with Adam Guth pitching five solid innings for the win. The Lions travel to Birmingham to take on Sanford this weekend.

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Louisiana Tech doubled-up UL-M, beating the Warhawks 8-4 at Warhawk Field. The Bulldogs put up five in the first inning and held on from there. Walker Burchfield smacked a pair of solo home runs for Tech and Greg Martinez picked up the win, pitching four innings and allowing just one run.

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Former LSU star Andrew Whitworth has decided to go out on top after 16 seasons in the NFL. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro had a storybook ending to his career after winning the Super Bowl with the Rams last month. Lifelong friend Rick Guillot says now is a time for celebration, not sadness.

Cut 14 (12) “…better than that.”

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Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to choose his next team today. Saints beat writer Rod Walker says if the team fails in its pursuit of Texans Watson, they could miss out on re-signing Jameis Winston who went 5-2 as a starter last season.

Cut 17 (12) “…after all.”

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After losing Marcus Williams to the Baltimore Ravens, the Saints have agreed to terms with former Jets safety Marcus Maye.