LSU Coach Jay Johnson had slugging first baseman Jared Jones lead off last night and Jones did more than just get on base. The sophomore tied an LSU single-game record with three home runs as the Tigers trounced McNeese 16 to 0 in seven innings. Jones hit a solo shot in the first inning, a two-run blast in the third inning and a three-run homer in the fifth inning.

The Cajuns won their 16th straight as U-L Lafayette defeated Prairie View 11 to two. Trey LaFleur had three hits, including a home run and drove in three runs. U-L Lafayette will host Louisiana Tech tonight at six PM.

Also last night, Southern Miss defeated Southeastern Louisiana five to one, Tulane topped UNO seven to four. Collin Tuft homered and drove in three runs. Northwestern State and ULM were postponed because of rain. The same for Grambling-and Jackson State.
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Spring practice is winding down for the LSU Tigers as they will hold their spring game on Saturday. How does linebacker Harold Perkins feel about new defensive coordinator Blake Baker…
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Perkins is playing weakside linebacker. Perkins says he’s going out and playing football, not thinking too much and he says that’s something he’s good at.

Former LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers met with the New York Jets yesterday. Today it’s the Chicago Beas. Tomorrow it will be the Indianapolis Colts.

Troy Murphy scored 17 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 110 to 100. With three regular season games left, New Orleans is in sole possession of sixth place in the West, one game ahead of the Suns. The Pels are at Sacramento tomorrow.