The McNeese Cowboys are headed to the Big Dance for a second consecutive year after winning the Southland Conference Tournament in Lake Charles beating their biggest rival Lamar 63 to 54. Quadir (qwah deer) Copeland led the way with 18 points. The transfer from Syracuse is going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time…
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The defending champs of the SWAC Tournament, the Grambling Tigers, upset top seeded Southern 65 to 62 in overtime. Tough loss for the Jaguars who won 20 games this year. Meanwhile, Grambling will play again on Friday.
LSU’s season ended last night with a 91 to 62 loss to Mississippi State. The Tigers finish Matt McMahon’s third season with a 14-and-18 record.
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A new league year is underway in the NFL and the Saints officially announced the signing of safety Justin Reid. The former Dutchtown star comes to New Orleans after winning two Super Bowls with the Chiefs. The Saints also announced the trade that sent defensive tackle Davon Godchaux of Plaquemine from New England to New Orleans for a seventh round pick in 2026.
Spring football got underway this week for the LSU Tigers and it’s a chance for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to start working with his new skill position players on offense. The Tigers have 16 transfers who have joined the program, including several new wide receivers and a tight end. Coach Brian Kelly this is a good time to get that connection down…