4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU and South Carolina battled hard yesterday and tempers flared late in the game which resulted in both benches clearing after Lady Tigers guard Flau’jae Johnson was pushed down to the ground. LSU ended up losing in the SEC Tournament title game 79 to 72, but Coach Kim Mulkey feels good about her squad
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Poa was taken off on a stretcher Saturday night after banging her head on the floor. Mulkey expects Poa to be ready for the NCAA Tournament which begins next week.

In the NFL, the Falcons have reportedly signed quarterback Kirk Cousins. And you can make a strong argument he’s best the quarterback in the NFC South. Meanwhile, the Saints have announced a new two-year contract with linebacker Demario Davis.

After a tough loss to Sam Houston last Thursday, the Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team responded on Saturday with an 84-70 win over Middle Tennessee. Coach Talvin Hester is glad to see his team rebound from a tough loss…
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Louisiana Tech’s Isaiah Crawford was named Conference USA Player and Defensive Player of the Year today. Crawford is averaging 17 points a game and he’s helped the Bulldogs have one of the top defenses in the country.

The Southland Tournament continues in Lake Charles today. Tonight Lamar will play UNO. The Privateers upset Southeastern and Nicholls will take on Texas A-and-M Commerce at 7:30. A-and-M Commerce eliminated Northwestern State last night.