For the second time in three games, LSU was run ruled as the Tigers were held to three hits in an 11 to one loss to the Florida Gators in seven innings. Marcos Pause started the game and allowed seven runs in 4 plus innings. Casan Evans also got touched up for three runs. This dismal regular season for the Tigers ends today. Final game starts at 2 PM.
La Tech goes after its 20th Conference USA win when they host Sam Houston at 1 PM. The Bulldogs defeated the Bearkats eight to two last night. More strong pitching from the Diamond Dogs as Hudson Rowan did not allow an earned run in five innings. Riley Fisher picked up his sixth save of the season.
20th ranked Coastal Carolina blanked U-L Lafayette six to nothing, while ULM trounced Troy 12 to 2. The Warhawks still have a slight chance at making the Sun Belt Tournament. They need to beat Troy today and need a lot of help.
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McNeese defeated top seeded Southeastern Louisiana 15 to 9 in the Southland Tournament. Matt Stancliff had three hits and drove in three runs. The Lions will need to beat Houston Christian at 1 PM to keep their season alive. McNeese will play the winner tonight at 6 PM. If the Cowboys win tonight, they advance to the Southland Championship series.
Nicholls was eliminated with a six to five loss to H-C-U and in the Beaumont Bracket, Northwestern State lost to Stephen F Austin six to four and will face Lamar in an elimination game this afternoon.
In NCAA Softball Tournament…LSU blanked Akron eight-zip. The Tigers will play Virginia Tech at noon today. McNeese lost to Arizona State eight to nothing and Southeastern lost to Belmont two to nothing.
At the state baseball championships…Catholic High won its third straight title, Lutcher also wrapped up the Division two non-select title.
Sterlington who is trying to repeat…they face Westlake at 11 AM and Sam Houston is also trying to repeat, they play Dutchtown at 5:30.