1140 Sportscast 3/17

The LSU Baseball team defeated Southeastern Louisiana last night by a score of 10-7.  The Tigers scored four runs in the first inning thanks to a three-run homerun by Hayden Travinski.  The Lions would cut it to a one-run game shortly after before LSU added more runs behind Cade Doughty’s three-run homer.  The Tigers will now focus their attention on Mississippi State as conference play begins this weekend.

Louisiana Tech’s baseball team dominated number-4 ranked Ole Miss last night in route to a lopsided 13-1 victory in Ruston.  Pitcher Cade Gibson was earned the win after going 7 and a third innings, giving up five hits, one walk, and earning five strikeouts.

The ULM Warhawks cruised past number-14 Oklahoma State on the diamond last night 13-6.  Danny DeSimone and Logan Wurm each drove in three runs and Nicholas Judice threw five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

Ragin Cajuns baseball snapped a four-game losing streak as they took down Nicholls 9-8.  The Cajuns jumped on the Colonels early but Nicholls fought back, scoring four runs in the bottom of the eight to make it a one-run game.

LSU wrapped up the first spring football practice.  The Tigers will look to bounce back after a disappointing 2020 season where they went 5-5.  Head Coach Ed Orgeron says he knows the fan base expects more.

Cut 18 (16) “everyday”

ULM also began spring football practice and after going 0-10 last season, the Warhawks will try to rebuild the program behind a high-profile coaching staff.  Head Coach Terry Bowden says residents of Monroe are excited for the upcoming season.

Cut 29 (14) “outstanding football season”

The New Orleans Pelicans lost a heart-breaker to the Portland Trail Blazers 125-124.