7:30 LRN Sportscast

The second ranked LSU baseball team started the weekend off on a strong note as they defeated 14th ranked Texas six to three. Luke Holman struckout 12 hitters and was the winning pitcher. Michael Braswell had a two run single, Tommy White hit a solo home run and Jared Jones had a three-run blast. The Tigers face U-L Lafayette tonight.

The Cajuns lost to Vanderbilt seven to four. Louisaina Tech is 9-0 for the for the first time in school history after blanking Army four to nothing. Cole McConnell hit a two run homer. The Bulldogs will play Creighton at 1:00 today and the Blue Jays are also undefeated.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team ended a four-game losing streak by beating Southern Miss 77-61. ULM lost to South Alabama 80-69 and the Warhawks will play Coastal Carolina on Tuesday in the Sun Belt Tourney. The Cajuns will play the winner of that game on Thursday.

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The Pelicans tied a franchise record with 48 points in the first quarter and went on to beat the Pacers 129 to 102. Brandon Ingram had 34 points. Coach Willie Green on the game…
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The Pels begin a three game road trip on Tuesday at Toronto.

Saints coach Dennis says offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk had offseason knee surgery and that bothersome knee is feeling much better now…
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And the Saints are reportedly releasing safety Marcus Maye as the veteran had trouble staying on the field in his two seasons in New Orleans.