LSU’s chances of making the NCAA Tournament appear to be improving, after beating Texas A-and-M over the weekend. ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi has LSU as a seven-seed in his latest projected bracket. CBS’ Jerry Palm has LSU as a 11-seed. Tigers Coach Johnny Jones says he doesn’t want his team focusing on the tournament projections, instead the team should remain concentrated on getting as many wins as possible…
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LSU hosts Alabama on Wednesday night.

Louisiana Tech’s Erik McCree has been named Conference USA Player of the week after scoring 33 points in the Bulldogs come from behind win over UAB on Saturday.

ULM’s Majok Deng earned Sun Belt Men’s player of the week status by scoring 27 points and grabbing six rebounds in the Warhawks overtime victory over Arkansas State.

Northwestern State’s Zeek Woodley has been named Southland Conference Player of the Week. Woodley had 24 points in a win over McNeese State.

Tonight…McNeese State hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Grambling visits Texas Southern, Southern hosts Mississippi Valley State, Northwestern State travels to Central Arkansas, while UNO hosts Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.

In baseball…LSU right-hander Jesse Stallins has been named to the Stopper of the Year watch list as the Colfax native had 12 saves last season. McNeese State’s Collin Kober is also on that list. Kober was second in the Southland last season with nine saves.

Evangel Christian wide receiver Johnathan Jones has de-committed from Louisiana Tech. In a post on social media, Jones said recent political events led to his decision. Jones is referring to last week’s comment by Governor John Bel Edwards, who said severe budget cuts could result in college campuses closing this spring, meaning no football in the fall.