06:45 Sportscast, February 23rd, 2017

In college baseball, Louisiana Tech’s home winning streak is now the longest in the NCAA at 14 games, following a 4-2 victory over Little Rock. The Bulldogs were down 3-1 until Raphael Gladu blasted the three run homer in the 8th that put Tech back in the lead.

No. 2 ranked LSU picked up an 8-1 victory over Hofstra last night at the Box. Freshman right-hander Zack Hess fired five innings, allowing just two hits, no runs and 6 strikeouts in his first collegiate start. The Tigers return to action Friday to face Maryland to begin a three game weekend series.

UNO baseball improved to 5-0 on the season following a 16-2 victory against Jackson State last night in New Orleans. The Privateers are now one win away from matching the best start in the team’s history.

Grambling fell to Oklahoma 11-2. With the loss, the Tigers even out at 2-2 on the season.

In national sports news headlines, the NCAA has delivered a major blow to Ole Miss and coach Hugh Freeze following a years-long investigation. After the university received a notice of allegations on Wednesday, they announced it has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban for the 2017 season, and Freeze charged with violating his responsibility legislation and that the school lacked institutional control. The NCAA alleges more than 20 violations and more coming.

LSU backup offensive lineman Andy Dodd has announced he will transfer from the Tigers. The senior was in line behind center Ethan Pocic.

Tonight in New Orleans Pelicans action we’ll get to see for the first time the different styles of All-Stars Demarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis hit the court tonight. The game against Houston will be played in the Smoothie King Center. Cousins called the duo himself, a little fire and a little ice. Tipoff tonight is 7pm.

In college hoops, Southeastern picked up a nice win over Central Arkansas 87-70. Northwestern State fell to Lamar 88-68.