LSU’s preseason All-American receiver Kayshon Boutte missed the team’s final home game against UAB Saturday night. Boutte was seen warming up but didn’t take the field during the game. Coach Brian Kelly said it was due to the flu bug the team’s been dealing with over the last couple weeks that has also affected Harold Perkins and Jayden Daniels. Kelly says the team has been fortunate so far.
Cut 17 (15) “…play for us.”
The Tiger’s men’s basketball team defeated Akron 73-58 to advance to the championship of the Cayman Island Classic. Sophomore guard Adam miller led the team’s dominant performance with 23 points. The Tigers will play the winner of Rhode Island-Tulane tomorrow at 6:30.
The Saints got a much-needed win Sunday over a struggling Rams team. They’ll have a difficult task ahead this Sunday as they travel to San Francisco. The 49ers are coming off a 38-10 win over the Cardinals last night and have won their last three straight.
UL-Lafayette quarterback Ben Woolridge will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. He earned the starting spot after sophomore Chandler Fields went down with an upper bowl injury. Fields has reclaimed the starting spot with Woolridge sidelined, but Coach Michael Desormeaux couldn’t overstate the importance he still has on the team as a leader and mentor…
Cut 20 (17) “…to him.”
The Pelicans dominated the Warriors last night on their way to a 128-83 victory. The Pelicans took advantage of a Golden State team without Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green and came out to an early lead, and controlled the whole game. Brandon Ingram led the team with 34 points, and guard Davonte Graham provided a 19-point spark off the Bench. The Pelicans will travel to San Antonio tomorrow.
LA Tech defeated ULM 79-58 at home last night. The Bulldogs’ depth was on display as five players scored double figures. After a back-and-forth first half the ‘Dogs were able to pull away in the second, making 10 of their last 13 attempts. The Bulldogs hope to keep this momentum against Alabama A&M tomorrow night while the Warhawks will look to bounce back in Omaha Friday.