1140 Sportscast 2/22

For the first time since 1994, the LSU men’s basketball team hit the century mark in an SEC game as the Bayou Bengals blew out Auburn 104-80 on Saturday.  Five players scored in double figures, led by freshman Cam Thomas and his 27 points.  Trendon Watford had a double-double and so did Josh LeBlanc who had 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.  Coach Will Wade says it was a great team effort.

Cut 16 (16) “on the block”

The New Orleans Pelicans grabbed an overtime win over the Boston Celtics last night 120-115.  The Pels were led offensively by Brandon Ingram who poured in a game-high 33 points.  Zion Williamson added a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds.

The ULM basketball team got a 78-66 victory over Little Rock yesterday in Monroe.

It was a tough day at the ballpark for the LSU baseball team as they lost to Air Force for the first time in school history yesterday 6 to 5.  The loss drops LSU’s record to 1-1 after winning the season opener on Saturday 6 to 1.  The Tigers only have 14 hits after two games and coach Paul Mainieri says the hitting will need to improve.

Cut 20 (26) “go forward”

All three games against ULL and Tulane went to extra innings, with the Ragin Cajuns winning the series two games to one after a 9-7 victory yesterday after 12 innings.

Louisiana Tech’s baseball team blew out Air Force 18-1 last night.  They play LSU tonight.