6:45 LRN Sportscast

The LSU baseball team looks to end a six game SEC losing streak tonight when they visit Kentucky. Tigers pitcher A-J Labas (Lay-bus) says it would be great to start the series with a win…
cut 20 (15) “…one game at a time”
First pitch is at 5:30.

16th ranked Louisiana Tech has won 12 of its last 14 and they are at Rice tonight, The Owls are two-five-and-one in Conference USA action and have a losing record overall. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs says despite Rice’s record, they are a talented team….
cut 17 (11) “…..wrong time”
The Cajuns host Arkansas State, while ULM is at Georgia Southern.

State lawmakers expressed their dismay yesterday over LSU’s decision not to have their employees testify at a legislative hearing called to discuss the university’s mishandling of sexual misconduct cases. LSU’s lead attorney said it was a prudent decision, since the school and several top officials are facing a lawsuit from an employee claiming the school conspired to cover up sexual misconduct allegations made by women. Governor Edwards doesn’t disagree with LSU’s decision…
cut 12 (10) “… sure”

LSU basketball player Javonte Smart is joining Trendon Watford by announcing he’s entering his name into the NBA draft. Darius Days and Cam Thomas are expected to do the same.

After an embarassing loss in Brooklyn on Wednesday the Pelicans return home tonight to host the Philadelphia 76ers.

And in college football…Southeastern Louisiana hosts Nicholls with F-C-S playoff implications on the line.