11:40 LRN Sportscast February 26

After two impressive victories over Texas on Friday and Saturday, LSU was on the receiving end of a lopsided score Sunday as they lost the Longhorns 11-1. Coach Paul Mainieri says it was a rough day…
cut 19 (14) “…five ball games”
LSU is 4-3 on the season and they’ve only received one quality start from their starting pitchers.

Yahoo Sports reports NCAA Enforcement officials have looked into LSU Head Basketball Coach Will Wade’s recruiting tactics. According to the report, the investigation started shortly after LSU hired him in March. But a source says the inquiry has stalled because of a lack of on-the-record specifics. LSU’s 2018 recruiting class is ranked third in the country by Rivals.com.

The Pelicans take a five-game winning streak into tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns. New Orleans beat Milwaukee 123-121 in overtime. Jrue Holiday stepped up his game after halftime and scored a game-high 36 points. New Orleans has won six straight O-T games and they are 7-2 in overtime games this season.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson is said to be in stable condition as he continues to battle the flu. He was admitted to Ochsner Medical Center last week.

Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball are outright Sun Belt champs for the first time since the 1999-2000 after beating South Alabama 88-71 on Saturday. UL Lafayette is 25-4 overall, 15-1 in the Sun Belt. They close out the regular season on Thursday by hosting Arkansas State and Little Rock on Saturday.

The LHSAA Girls state basketball tournament gets underway today in Alexandria.