Jacob Berry blasted two home runs and senior right-hander Ma’Khail Hilliard pitched seven strong innings as the LSU Tigers defeated Missouri five to three to take game one of their series. The Tigers are now 8-and-8 in SEC play. Game two is tonight at 6:30.

Also tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts Middle Tennessee, the Ragin Cajuns are at Georgia State and McNeese hosts Southeastern Louisiana.

Tomorrow afternoon is the LSU Spring game and there will be several new Tigers for fans to watch. Cornerback Mekhi Garner is now wearing purple and gold after playing for the Cajuns and he loves Brian Kelly…
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The Blender should be rocking tonight as the Pelicans host the Suns in the Smoothie King Center for game three of their playoff series, which is tied at one game apiece. New Orleans has looked well prepared for the defending Western Conference champs and Head Coach Willie Green gives his staff all of the credit…
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Phoenix All-star guard Devin Booker is likely out for the remainder of the series with a hamstring injury. The Suns went 8-and-6 without Booker this season.

Six-foot-nine forward Derek Fountain is transferring from Mississippi State to LSU. Fountain played in 44 games for the Bulldogs and this past season, he averaged two points and two rebounds a game.

LSU women’s basketball confirms the hiring of former assistant coach Bob Starkey.