6:45 LRN Sportscast March 17

It was a big night of college baseball last night, 19th ranked LSU ended Southeastern Louisiana’s eight-game winning streak as the Tigers topped the Lions ten to seven. Cade Doughty stayed hot by hitting a three-run homer. Hayden Travinski also hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs.

After beating top-ranked Arkansas on Sunday, La Tech followed that up with a 13-1 win over fourth-ranked Ole Miss. Ruston native Cade Gibson made his first career start and allowed one earned run in 7.1 innings.

ULM upset 14th ranked Oklahoma State by defeating the Cowboys 13-6 in Arlington, Texas. Danny DeSimone hit his first home run and drove in three runs. The Cajuns snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Nicholls 9-8. Connor Kimple and Ben Fitzgerald homered for U-L Lafayette.

NBA, Portland rallied from 17 points down with six minutes left to beat the Pelicans 125-124 last night.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says Max Johnson got the first snaps as the Tigers kicked off spring practice yesterday…
cut 28 (28) “…going to win”
LSU will practice again on Thursday.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill will compete for the starting quarterback job. Payton made that statement on the Dan Patrick Show and said the two players understand there will be competition to replace Drew Brees.

In other NFL news….the Saints are reportedly interested in cornerback Richard Sherman. While former Saint Janoris Jenkins has signed with the Titans. And wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed with the Bills.