LSU redshirt freshman safety Jhase Thomas made his first career start against Texas A&M and could make his second against McNeese on Saturday. The Destrehan product made four tackles and defended one pass against the Aggies. He says he’s learned from his father Fred Thomas, who spent 12 seasons in the NFL, including eight with the Saints.
Cut 20 (16) “…whole life.”
11th-ranked LSU kicks off against McNeese on Saturday night at 6:45 in Tiger Stadium
Former LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. She led the league with 12.1 rebounds a game and became the first player in WNBA history to grab 500 boards in a single season. She also ranked third in the league in steals. Her Atlanta Dream punched their ticket to the WNBA semifinals with a 93-75 win over the Mystics last night.
3-and-1 UL Lafayette kicks off Sun Belt action with a big West Division game against Arkansas State on Saturday. The Cajuns have the top-ranked total defense in the conference and the second-best scoring defense. Head coach Michael Desormeaux says the staff has put together game plans that allow the players to execute well, and that’s what they’re doing.
Louisiana Tech hosts Army for its final non-conference game on Saturday. The Black Knights have the number-one run game in the country, so Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says the secondary will need to step up against the run.
Cut 19 (09) “…run attack.”
ULM opens Sun Belt play at South Alabama.