LSU head basketball coach Will Wade has been suspended by LSU in the wake of reports of an FBI wiretap involving his activities in a college basketball corruption scandal, specifically his actions in recruiting Javonte Smart. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says it’s clear the school is taking no chances, particularly with the FBI involved.
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Assistant coach Tony Benford has been named interim head coach. Nunez says he’ll have to manage a tough situation, but Wade has left his successor with the tools to continue the Tiger’s dream season.
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The Purple and Gold take on Vanderbilt 730PM Saturday night.
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10th ranked LSU baseball begins a weekend series tonight against California. After missing Wednesday’s win over Holy Cross with a slight strain to his hamstring, Mainieri says starting shortstop Josh Smith is 100-percent and ready to play against the Bears. Smith missed most of last season with a back injury, but Mainieri says this latest injury is not a big deal…
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Zack Hess will start on the mound tonight and freshman Cole Henry will start Saturday, and Eric Walker is scheduled to start Sunday.
Also this weekend, La Tech is at Arkansas. ULM hosts McNeese and UNO is at Nicholls.

The Pelicans will play Toronto tonight at 7PM.