LSU added a 2023 freshman All-American in the transfer portal. Florida infielder Cade Kurland slugged 17 home runs his freshman season, but injuries have limited his production the last three years in Gainesville. The second baseman hit .279 with nine home runs this year.
The Men’s College World Series begins today. Third-ranked Georgia is the top remaining seed, and former LSU star and ESPN baseball analyst Todd Walker says the Bulldogs have the pitching and power to make history.
Troy and West Virginia open the first game in Omaha at 1:00 this afternoon before Ole Miss and UNC face off at 6:00.
LA Tech landed a commitment from South Carolina infielder Jack Reynolds. Reynolds was the number four overall recruit in the state of South Carolina in the class of 2022. He appeared in just 17 games this season and has two years of eligibility remaining.
The World Cup officially kicked off yesterday, and the U.S. has its first match tonight versus Paraguay. Over the next five weeks, 104 matches will be played across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The cheapest tickets to get into even low-demand games are upwards of 200 dollars, and finals tickets start at around eight thousand dollars. Louisiana Soccer Association reporter Paul Boron says FIFA’s pricing could backfire.
The nearest host sites to Louisiana are Houston, Dallas and Atlanta. Kickoff between the U.S. and Paraguay is set for 8:00 tonight.
McNeese has officially trademarked the name Bayou Bandits. The nickname gained popularity under Will Wade and has continued with the Cowboys’ success under head coach Bill Armstrong. The school says the trademark will protect a brand representing success, identity and momentum in Southwest Louisiana.