The LSU spring football game is today at noon.  Tigers fans will be able to see the team in action in person for the first time in a while.  While the spring game doesn’t count in terms of a win or loss, Coach Ed Orgeron says he wants his team to be competitive.

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Friday night baseball games for both LSU and Louisiana Tech were postponed due to weather.  LSU will play a doubleheader today against South Carolina with game 1 starting at 11 a.m.  AJ Labas will get the start for the Tigers in the first game of today.  Tech will play two nine-inning games today and two seven-inning games on Sunday.

The New Orleans Pelicans lost a close one last night to the Washington Wizards 117-115 in overtime.  Despite the loss, forward Brandon Ingram had a big night for the Pels, pouring in a team-high 34 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 5 assists.  Zion Williamson added 21 points for the Pels.  New Orleans was on a three-game winning streak but have now lost two-straight games.  With the loss, New Orleans drops to 25-31 on the season.

The Bayou Classic between Southern and Grambling State is today in Shreveport.  The game is usually held in New Orleans but was moved due to the Covid-19 restrictions in the crescent city.  The Jaguars come into the matchup with a 3-1 record while Grambling is 0-3.  Kickoff for today’s game is scheduled for 1:30.

The 4-2 Southeastern Louisiana football team will take on 4-3 Southern Illinois at noon.  The Lions are playing well as they’ve won their last two games.  The Lions are hoping to grab a win and potentially earn a spot in the playoffs.

The ULM baseball team will host Little Rock in a three-game series starting today and concluding on Monday.  The Warhawks are 11-19 overall with a 3-9 record in conference play.  First pitch for game 1 is scheduled for 2 p.m.

LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Fargas has stepped down as head coach after ten seasons with the program and plans to pursue a career outside of coaching.  Fargas leaves LSU with a 177-129 record since taking over the team.