The LSU baseball lost at home to Vanderbilt last night 13-1 in the opening game of a three-game series.  The Tigers kept it tight early but the Commodores pulled away as starting pitcher Landon Marceaux allowed nine runs on the night.  LSU was held to just four hits.  Game two is tonight at 8 p.m.

The Ragin Cajuns defeated ULM nine to five on the diamond after jumping out to a 6-0 lead.  Pitcher Spencer Arrighetti threw six shutout innings for the Cajuns as he earned his fifth win of the season.

The 17th ranked Louisiana Tech baseball team blew out U-A-B 16 to one in seven innings. The Bulldogs scored nine runs in the second inning while hitting three home runs in the second by Kyle Hasler, Hunter Wells, and Manny Garcia.

The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball due to injuries and New Orleans lost to the Orlando Magic 115 to 110 in overtime last night.  The Pels were led in scoring by Nikeil Alexander-Walker who poured in 31 points and 8 rebounds.

LSU defensive back Jay Ward has received a lot of praise from Coach Ed Orgeron as he’s made a change from cornerback and safety. Ward says he spoke with defensive coordinator Daronte Jones about the position change after Jones was hired…

Cut 16 (17) “with the coaches”

Ward finished 2020 on a high note, getting 3 interceptions in the last two games.

In college football last night, Northwestern State fell to fifth-ranked Sam Houston 24-16. The Demons are 0-5 during the spring season. Tomorrow, Southeastern hosts Lamar and Nicholls visits McNeese at noon.

Also, Southern will be on the road to take on coach Deion Sanders and Jackson State tomorrow at 4 p.m.  The game will be broadcasted on ESPN.  Both teams are 2-1 on the season.