The top-ranked LSU baseball team had another run-rule victory last night as the Tigrs trounced Samford eleven to one. Right-hander Paul Skenes (Skeens) struck out 12 and first baseman Jared Jones launched two home runs. Game two of the series is at 6:30.

Louisiana Tech got behind five to nothing and lost to third-ranked Arkansas seven to four. Jonathan Fincher gave up five runs in four innings and suffered the loss.

The Cajuns held off High Point eight to six. Kyle DeBarge hit a couple of two-run home runs. Nicholls blanked ULM eight to nothing. Tyler Theriot tossed six shutout innings. McNeese blanked Prairie View nine to nothing, Auburn over Southeastern Louisiana seven to one, Northwestern State knocked off Alabama A-and-M seven to zip and Little Rock over Grambling nine to five.

The Pelicans host Oklahoma City tonight at 7:30. Brandon Ingram is questionable with an ankle injury.
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At LSU spring practice, Coach Brian Kelly was asked about the possibility of moving to a nine-game SEC schedule. Kelly says he’s all in favor of playing an extra conference game…
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In NFL news, the Carolina Panthers now have the first overall pick after making a trade with Chicago that sends wide receiver D-J Moore to the Bears.

The Saints have offered a restructured contract to quarterback Jameis Winston. Reports say if he doesn’t take it, he’ll be released.

There are reports McNeese is closing in on hiring former LSU basketball coach Will Wade. Wade was fired from LSU last year for alleged NCAA Violations that involved inappropriate payments to players.

And LSU gymnast Haleigh Bryant recorded three perfect tens during last night’s meet against West Virginia. She becomes the first LSU gymnast to accomplish that feat.