LSU and Mississippi State begin a three-game series tonight where the winner will be declared the champions of the Western Division. The Tigers arrive in Starkville playing their best baseball of the season, winning eight of their last nine SEC games. LSU right fielder Greg Deichmann is not surprised with how the team has responded down the stretch….
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The series also features two of the better power hitters in college baseball. Deichmann has 17 bombs, while Mississippi State’s Brent Rooker has 20 home runs to lead the SEC. Rooker is also hitting .406 with 26 doubles and 71 RBIs. First pitch is at 6 PM.

KNOE Sports is reporting that ULM athletic director Bruce Wickstrom’s contract will not be extended. Wickstrom was hired in 2013 and the Monroe TV station is also reporting that Wickstrom did not want his contract extended.

This could be the last series for ULM baseball Coach Bruce Peddie. His Warhawks host the Ragin Cajuns. ULM has lost 10 in a row and they are 12-and-40 on the season. Meanwhile, UL Lafayette needs a sweep to help boost their NCAA Tournament resume. The Cajuns enter the series with an RPI of 41.

Louisiana Tech is also looking to increase its chances of making the NCAA Tournament as they face Middle Tennesseee. McNeese State can clinch a Southland Conference regular season title with a win over Lamar and a Houston Baptist Loss. Southeastern Louisiana looks to finish the regular season strong by hosting Seton Hall and Nicholls is trying to secure a spot in the Southland Tournament as they begin a series at Central Arkansas.