6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU has received a commitment from a five-star wide receiver from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Six-foot-three Tristen Keys selected the Tigers over Tennessee, Alabama and Texas A-and-M. He’s the seventh verbal commitment for the Class of 2026. According to 2-4-7 sports, Keys is the best wide receiver in the Class of 2026.

Southeastern Louisiana won its sixth in a row in baseball as the Lions defeated U-L Lafayette seven to one. Ben Robichaux, Ryan Brome and TJ Salvaggio each homered for the Lions who are 17-3. The Cajuns fall to 9-13.

The Pelicans pulled off an upset last night beating the Timberwolves in Minnesota 119 to 115. Zion Williamson had 29 points.

And the Southern women’s basketball team won its first NCAA Tournament game, beating U-C San Diego 68 to 56 in a First Four matchup. The Lady Jaguars will play top-seeded UCLA on Friday night.

The 12th seeded McNeese State Cowboys will look to pull off the upset this afternoon as they face fifth seeded Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Tigers were 18-2 in the A-C-C and have a significant height advantage over McNeese. Coach Will Wade says they must limit Clemson’s shots around the basket.

Cut 14 (09) “…said than done.”

Once McNeese’s season ends, Wade is expected to move on as he’s reportedly agreed to be the next head coach at North Carolina State.

New ULM men’s basketball coach Phil Cunningham was introduced to the media yesterday and Cunningham says he wants to bring a winner to Monroe right away. He also plans to be active when it comes to promoting Warhawk basketball…

Cut 18 (16) “….go to them”

This is Cunningham’s second head coaching job. He was the head coach at Troy and took the Trojans to the NCAA Tournament in 2017.