The LSU baseball team suffered its fourth midweek loss of the season Tuesday, falling 10-7 to Bethune-Cookman. After that midweek loss, the Tigers will need to keep winning in conference play to have any chance of hosting an NCAA Regional in June. The challenge doesn’t get any easier, as LSU travels to Oxford to face Ole Miss this weekend. Coach Jay Johnson says the Rebels’ lineup is one of the toughest in the SEC.
Cut 17 (15) “…trying to execute.”
Last night, Southeastern walked off UL Lafayette with a two-out, solo home run by Rhett Centanni, handing the Cajuns their third straight loss. It marked the Lions’ third consecutive win. Southeastern will host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi this weekend, while the Cajuns will host tenth-ranked Southern Mississippi.
Louisiana Tech senior quarterback Trey Kukuk (CUE-kuck) has been the Bulldogs’ starting quarterback during spring practice, as Blake Baker continues to rehab from a torn ACL he suffered at the end of last season.. Head coach Sonny Cumbie says Kukuk has already shown tremendous improvement in just seven practices.
Cut 20 (15) “…a football player.”
LSU women’s basketball senior guard Flau’jae Johnson has officially been invited to New York for the WNBA Draft on April 13. In the latest ESPN Mock Draft, Johnson was predicted to be selected fifth by the Chicago Sky.
Former LSU golfer and Shreveport native Sam Burns is currently the co-leader at the Masters Tournament after shooting a 5-under 67 in the opening round. He shares the lead with the reigning Masters champion, Rory McIlroy. University High graduate Patrick Reed is also among the top performers, sitting tied for third after a 3-under 69 on day one.