Defensive tackle Maason Smith has played his last game for the LSU Tigers. The former five-star recruit announced late yesterday afternoon that he’s leaving the Bayou Bengals after three seasons for the NFL. Smith entered the 2023 season as an All SEC preseason performer, but his play did not meet expectations as he finished with 28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss and 2.5 sacks. Former LSU linebacker Darry Beckwith says Smith has received advice that now is the time to make the jump to the NFL…
cut 17 (14) “….his goals”
Smith’s departure leaves LSU with just two returning scholarship defensive tackles, Jacobian Guillory and Jalen Lee.

Former Many star Tackett Curtis will continue his college career at Wisconsin after playing one season at USC. Grambling’s leading rusher from last season Chance Williams has committed to Cincinnati and former Zachary quarterback Eli Holstein is going from Alabama to Pittsburgh.

The LSU men’s basketball team is 2-0 in the SEC after defeating Vanderbilt 77-69 last night. The Tigers only led by two points at halftime, but Coach Matt McMahon says his offense was more efficient in the second half…
cut 19 (15) “…ball well”
Big night for Jalen Cook as he had 28 points and Jordan Wright added 15 points.

Four Colonels players scored in double figures as Nicholls defeated Southeastern Louisiana 66-61. Diante Smith led the way for the Colonels who are 2-0 in the Southland, while Southeastern is 1-1.

The Pelicans are at Golden State tonight in a game that will be televised by ABC. New Orleans is 22-15 and the Pels have won six straight on the road. The Warriors are struggling at 17-19.