The LSU Tigers have already packed up and made their way to Hattiesburg where they will begin play in the NCAA tournament on Friday against third-seeded Kennesaw State out of the Atlantic Sun Conference. Jay Johnson says there could be a lot of offense on display as LSU’s high-powered attack matches up with an Owls lineup that averages more than seven runs per game.

Cut 16 (13) “…well to win.”

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LSU athletics director Scott Woodward tells the Advocate there’s no rush to approve a new scheduling format for football in the Southeastern Conference. It’s possible a vote could take place tomorrow when the SEC spring meetings end in Destin, Florida. The discussion surrounds whether there will be eight or nine conference games and how many permanent opponents, between one and three have been thrown around as many expect the SEC will scrap the division format.

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The last time Louisiana Tech met Dallas Baptist, the Bulldogs were beaten 7-4 at home. They’ll meet again on Friday in the first game of the Austin Regional with Tech coming in as the two seed. Coach Lane Burroughs says what happened in March won’t have much to do with Friday’s outcome…

Cut 18 (20) “…finished.”

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The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has assigned locations to next year’s championship events, with Lake Charles once again the site for swimming, non-select boys basketball, baseball, and softball. Hammond retains non-select girls basketball and soccer, with Monroe hosting tennis. In today’s final session the LHSAA, the debate will likely center around championship venues for football, where payouts are the biggest question.