The LSU men’s basketball team returns to Baton Rouge today after a heart breaking 66-65 loss to North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack got a tip-in the final second to send LSU home for the season. LSU’s leading scorer was Tim Quarterman, who had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. But the sophomore from Georgia says they were just one play away from advancing to the round of 32…

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Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey each posted double-doubles last night, now we wait to see if they’ll return for their junior seasons.

In the CollegeInsider-dot-com Tournament, Northwestern State was crushed by the University of Tennessee at Martin 104-79 last night, while the Ragin Cajuns will travel to Huntsville, Texas where they’ll play Sam Houston State. Cajuns Coach Bob Marlin used to coach at Sam Houston.

Former LSU Tiger Dwayne Bowe is now a member of the Cleveland Browns. The veteran wide receiver has signed a two-year deal to play at the Dog Pound. The 30-year-old did not catch a touchdown pass last season.

The Saints have reportedly restructured cornerback Keenan Lewis’ contract, which will give the veteran more guaranteed money, which is what he wanted. The restructuring also gives the team more salary cap relief.

Former Saints first round pick, cornerback Patrick Robinson, has signed a free-agent deal with San Diego. Robinson received a lot of blame from Saints fans over the defense’s troubles last season.

In college baseball…LSU looks to rebound tonight when they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at 8 PM. The Hogs topped the Tigers 5-1 last night to open the three game series.

Elsewhere…the Ragin Cajuns are at Georgia State this weekend. ULM visits Appalachian State, Louisiana Tech hosts Southern Miss, McNeese State visits Abilene Christian, Nicholls is at Sam Houston, Northwestern travels to Stephen F Austin and Southeastern Louisiana is at Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.