11:40 LRN Sportscast

The 25th ranked LSU Tigers extended their winning streak to eight games last night with a 92-82 win over Georgia. Tremont Waters had a season-high 26 points and Skylar Mays added 20 points. But Coach Will Wade is displeased with his defense…
cut 30 (18) “…as well”
Georgia shot 54-percent from the field.

Sam Houston knocked down 14 3-pointers in Natchitoches to beat Northwestern State 78-64. The Demons got 19 points and 19 rebounds from Ishmael Lane.

Marlain Veal had 26 points as Southeastern Louisiana beat Houston Baptist 70-67 for its third straight win. Nicholls fell to Corpus Christi 75-73 and the Pelicans lost to the Pistons 98-94.

Sad news involving the UL-Lafayette softball program. Assistant coach and daughter of head coach Gerry Glasco was one of two people killed in a five-vehicle wreck on Interstate 10 in Lafayette during the overnight hours. 24-year-old Geri Glasco of Arnaudville was pronounced dead at the scene.

Saints fans continue to mourn over Sunday’s heart breaking loss in the NFC Championship game, but General Manager Mickey Loomis says the franchise is moving forward…
Cut 13 (12) “…win the game.” (2x)

The Bulldog football program has added two assistant coaches, Brock Hays is the new running backs coach and Dennis Smith takes over as special teams coordinator. Hays comes to ruston from Southern Miss and he also coached at Nicholls. Smith was the special teams coordinator at McNeese the last three seasons.