LSU’s 2016 football recruiting class just missed out on being ranked number one in the country. According to ESPN, it’s the 3rd best class, with Florida State coming in first and Alabama second. Coach Les Miles says whether it’s number one or third, they filled some holes on their roster…
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LSU also finished with the third best recruiting class according to 24-7 sports. They had Alabama number one followed by Florida State.

The Ragin Cajuns signed 22 players, six of them are considered three-star prospects by 24-7 sports. UL Lafayette also signed five players out of junior college. Highlighting that group of players is cornerback Artez Williams and safety Denarius Howard from Mississippi Delta Community College.

Louisiana Tech’s recruiting class contains some beef on the defensive line. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz….
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Baker is from Livonia High School, while Mason played at McComb High School in Mississippi.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball begins a two-game road trip in Texas today as they visit Rice. The Bulldogs have won three in a row. The Ragin Cajuns are at Appalachian State. UL Lafayette has won seven straight.

In the NBA….the Pelicans lost to San Antonio 110-97 last night. Tonight, the Pels are back at the Smoothie King Center to host the Lakers. Kobe Bryant is questionable with a shoulder injury. Tip-off is at 7 PM.