It’s over, the worst LSU baseball season since the arrival of Skip Bertman ended last night with a three-to-one loss in the SEC Tournament to Auburn. The Tigers finish 30-28 and 10-22 against SEC opponents. Last night’s game was likely the last for LSU stars Derek Curiel, Steven Milam and injured Jake Brown.
There was speculation that Lane Kiffin might add former national champion head coach Ed Orgeron to his staff when Kiffin was hired at LSU. That speculation became a reality last night when LSU announced that Coach O is returning to LSU and will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense. The 64-year-old hasn’t coached since he was fired by LSU in 2021.
Coach Will Wade continues to bring in foreign players. The latest commitment comes from seven-foot Croatian Michael Ruzic. Ruzic brings size and skill to LSU’s front court, according to CBS Sports Jon Rothstein. The 19-year-old has been playing professionally since 2023.
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The Ragin Cajuns pulled off a huge win in the Sun Belt Tournament yesterday as they outscored 24th-ranked Coastal Carolina 12 to 11 to advance into the winner’s bracket, where they’ll play Texas State at 4 PM. It’s the first time U-L Lafayette scored 10 or more runs in consecutive Sun Belt Tournament games since 1998.
Disappointing loss for Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA Tournament as the Bulldogs lost to Sam Houston 14 to 13.
Southern won its 16th in a row, a walk-off win over Jackson State four to three in ten innings. Senior first baseman Jaylon Lucky with the game-winning hit.
Alabama State blanked Grambling 10 to 0 to send the Tigers to the losers bracket.
Tonight in Beaumont, McNeese and Lamar open their best of three Southland Championship series. Cowboys Coach Justin Hill…
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First pitch is at 6 PM.