LSU rebounded from a midweek loss to Nicholls State to sweep Boston College in a doubleheader yesterday. The Tigers won the first game 8-3 as Danny Zardon drove in three runs and then won the nightcap seven to four as Jared Foster scored three times.

Louisiana Tech swept a doubleheader from Arkansas Pine-Bluff to extend its win streak to three games. Left-hander Tyler Clancy threw seven innings, allowing just one run to get the victory in game one.

U-L-M also swept its doublehader with Stephen F Austin. Alex Hermeling threw eight scoreless innings in game one. The Ragin Cajuns knocked off Stony Brook seven to three in their home opener. Nick Thurman had a couple of RBIs.

In the Southland…Bradley blanked McNeese State 5-0, Northwestern State split a doubleheader with Creighton, Nicholls State knocked off North Florida 4-3, UT Arlington blanked Southeastern Louisiana 7-0 and Grambling over Southern 6-1.
Saints Owner Tom Benson announces that the franchise will not raise ticket prices for the 2015 seasons. Benson made the announcement with a letter that’s posted on the team’s website. Benson also added that they are currently working on significant investments to enhance the fan experience in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and will announce those plans shortly.

The Pelicans played a disappointing game in their first contest back from the All-Star break as New Orleans lost to the Orlando Magic 95-84 last night. Anthony Davis returned from an injured shoulder, but was just 5-of-15 from the floor and had 13 points. Former Ragin Cajun Elfrid Payton had 10 points and 11 assists for the Magic.

Today in college basketballl…LSU hosts Florida at noon. Louisiana Tech has a difficult road game at Old Dominion. ULM returns to the hardwood after a week off to face Arkansas State and U-L Lafayette, who has won two in a row is at Texas-Arlington.