LSU finally knows its opponent for this weekend’s Baton Rouge Super Regional. Mississippi State beat host Southern Miss twice Monday to take the Hattiesburg Regional and set up a best-of-three playoff against The Tigers this weekend with a trip to Omaha on the line. LSU handled the Bulldogs in the regular-series meeting, sweeping three games in Starkville. Series dates and start times will be announced later this morning.

Tiger Freshman pitcher Eric Walker has been outstanding in his last two starts. In the two games, he allowed just one run. Coach Paul Mainieri says Walker has a great feel for his pitches…:
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Louisiana Tech Junior catcher Brent Diaz was named one of three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award presented by BaseballSavings.com.

McNeese sophomore left fielder Shane Selman has been named a semifinalist for the 2017 Gregg Olson Award presented by Toolshed Sports. The award honors college baseball’s breakout player of the year.

LSU Basketball Coach Will wade landed a key player Monday on the first day of summer school. According to Scout.com Tremont Waters signed with The Tigers after visiting the school last week. Waters is a four star prospect who is 41st overall and 10th among point guards in the composite rankings for the Class of 2017.

The Saints made a couple of moves Monday, according to the NFL transaction wire. New Orleans signed wide receiver Dan Arnold played college ball at Wisconsin-Platteville and racked up over 1,000 yards in 2016.

North DeSoto’s EC Delafield was named the 2016-17 Gatorade Louisiana Softball Player of the Year. Delafield is a Northwestern State softball signee.