Many are asking what is going on with the defending champion LSU Lady Tigers? They dropped their second straight last night, falling to Mississippi State 77-73. Coach Kim Mulkey for the second straight game says they failed to get defensive stops in the second half. With just two starters back from last year’s team, Mulkey says they lack experience…
cut 10 (10) “…things get tough”
The ninth ranked Lady Tigers next game is Sunday at home against Florida.

Nothing wrong with the McNeese men’s team. The Cowboys won their 14th straight game last night, an 89 to 65 win over the Northwestern State Demons. The 14 straight wins is the longest winning streak in the nation.

The Ragin Cajuns look for their sixth straight win when they host in-state rival ULM tomorrow night.

Baseball America has LSU ranked second in its preseason Top 25 poll. Speaking of second, former West Monroe star Josh Pearson is trying to make the move from left field to second base. Pearson says he got advice form last year’ starting second baseman Gavin Dugas…
cut 19 (13) “….balls hit to me”
Over in Lafayette, Cajuns Coach Matt Deggs says their pitching staff is the strength of their team, as they have a half dozen candidates to start on the weekend. He says at the plate, they might not play for the big inning early on as the offense could be a work in progress…
cut 17 (14) “….behind that pitching”