The LSU men’s basketball team will look to upset 21^st ranked Arkansas tonight. Two regular contributors are listed as doubtful for tonight for the Hogs, they are DJ Wagner and Karter Knox. Both players average around eight points a game.

In college hoops…McNeese won its 20^th game as the Cowboys defeated HCU 73 to 69. Northwestern State won a tight game on the road, beating Lamar 70 to 68. Willie Williams offensive rebound and put back off a missed a free throw with four seconds left was the winning bucket.

Nicholls ran into a hot UTRGV team last night and lost to the Colonels 92 to 72 and Southeastern Louisiana defended its home court with a 74 to 62 win over UIW.

It’s officially game week for the LSU baseball team. The Tigers will open their season against Milwaukee on Friday at 2 p.m. Fifth-year senior infielder Seth Dardar is one of the new transfers LSU added in the offseason. Dardar, who’s a Mandeville native, says he was only in the portal for an hour before committing to the Tigers.

Cut 16 (13) “…to come home.” 

Ford Pemberton enters his first season as the ULM head baseball coach. The Warhawks finished last in the Sun Belt last season and are predicted to finish last this season, but Pemberton says he believes the future is bright in Monroe.

Cut 19 (11) “…trust our clubhouse.”

Bethune Cookman has been picked to win the SWAC this season. Grambling is projected to finish in fourth place and Southern is expected to finish in seventh.

The LSU women’s basketball team dropped one spot to number six in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Lady Tigers will host third ranked South Carolina on Saturday night.

The LSU men’s basketball team hosts 21st ranked Arkansas tonight. Tigers point guard DJ Thomas will miss another game with a foot injury.

Last night in college hoops…it was not easy but McNeese earned its 20th win of the season with a 73-69 victory over HCU. Nicholls lost by 20 to UT Rio Grande Valley. Nice road win for Northwestern state, who edged Lamar 70 to 68. Willie Williams had the go-ahead lay-up with four seconds left.

NBA…The Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 120 to 94.

After coaching LSU’s defensive line for just one year, Kyle Williams is returning to his alma mater. Williams, who previously served as Ruston High’s defensive coordinator, is rejoining the Bearcats staff as assistant Head Coach and also assistant athletics director.

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The college baseball season gets underway on Friday. LSU sophomore catcher Cade Arrambide (AIR-um-bee-dee) made 19 starts last year, but he’s expected to get a majority of the starts behind the plate this season. Arrambide says his main focus in the offseason was improving his plate discipline…

Cut 17 (17) “….hard on that”

Expectations are low at ULM. For the Warhawks to surprise people, several players will need to have a big season. First year head coach Ford Pemberton says freshman infielder Sutton Lewis from Monroe is one of the players who has stood out leading up to the regular season.

Cut 20 (11) “…have that problem.”

The fifth ranked LSU women’s basketball team improved to 22-and-3 yesterday with a 77-44 win over Auburn. Auburn shot just 25-percent from the field, while the Lady Tigers had four players score in double figures, led by freshman forward ZaKiyah Johnson who had 16 points and eight rebounds.

The 2026 college baseball season gets underway Friday. An intriguing newcomer for Ragin Cajuns baseball is Donovan LaSalle from Lake Charles. LaSalle was a star baseball player at Barbe High School and signed with Oklahoma State out of high school. But he didn’t get regular playing time for the Cowboys. Coach Matt Deggs says LaSalle has big-time power and plans to have him in the line-up every game…

Cut 17 (15)  “…talent out.”

The Cajuns open the season against Missouri State.

Super Bowl 60 is in the books as Seattle played outstanding defense in a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. Still a great season for New England as went from 4-and-13 in 2024 to A-F-C Champions. Defensive tackle Milton Williams, who played at Louisiana Tech and  the Super Bowl last season with the Eagles, says the team came a long way in just one year.

Cut 3 (13) “…the coaches, everybody.”

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball had a nice win on Saturday as the Bulldogs ended Sam Houston’s seven game winning streak by beating the Bearkats 87-78. Tech got a break out performance from Kaden Cooper, who scored 16 points and had a career-high 18 rebounds in his first game since January 14^th. Coach Talvin Hesteron Cooper’s big game…

Cut 19 (15) “…chose it”

The Seattle Seahawks won their second Super Bowl championship last night with a dominating performance over the Patriots. New England had a hard time generating any offense. Former LSU Tiger Kayshon Boutte had just one catch. Former Tiger Anthony Bradford, a starting guard for Seattle, is a Super Bowl champion.

Now that football is over, the college baseball season is set to start on Friday. Freshman Mason Braun is pushing for playing time on this 2026 LSU baseball team. Coach Jay Johnson likes Braun’s slow heartbeat in the batter’s box…

Cut 16 (23) “…for three years”

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The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team bounced back from its loss last Thursday to Texas to beat Auburn 77-44 yesterday. Freshman ZaKiyah Johnson had 16 to lead the way. Up next is a matchup against third-ranked South Carolina on Saturday night.

Louisiana Tech won on Saturday, while ULM lost, and Ragin’ Cajuns basketball won their fourth straight and will host Coastal Carolina on Thursday.

Tonight in the Southland…Nicholls hosts U-T-R-G-V, while McNeese hosts H-C-U.

Back to baseball…the Cajuns are picked to finish fifth in the Sun Belt. Coach Matt Deggs expects his team to be tough-minded this season…

Cut 18 (14) “…come together”

The Cajuns open the season against Missouri State.

Legendary Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It was officially announced last night.  Brees led the Saints to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl title in the 2009 season. He also set numerous records and his success on the field helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina…

Cut 14 (14) “…bigger than them”

As who Dats were celebrating the Brees entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the 5^th ranked LSU women’s basketball team fell apart in the fourth quarter and lost to fourth ranked Texas 77 to 64 on Thursday night. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team was outscored 21-to-10 in the fourth quarter…

Cut 19 (11) “…compusure

LSU will look to start a new winning streak on Sunday at Auburn.

There will be four former LSU Tigers playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Anthony Bradford is a starting guard for Seattle, and the Patriots have K’Lavon Chaisson, Will Campbell and Kayshon Boutte. Boutte averages 18 yards a catch and has a touchdown in the postseason. The New Iberia native has the utmost confidence in second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

Cut 16 (13) “…of the day” 

The Patriots also have former Louisiana Tech standout Milton Williams. The defensive tackle won a Super Bowl with the Eagles last season.

In college basketball on Saturday…the LSU men’s basketball team has a winnable game as they host Georgia. Tip off is at 5 PM.

In other games of note….Louisiana Tech hosts Sam Houston, Nichollas faces A-and-M Corpust Christi in Thibodaux, ULM takes on Ball State in Monroe. The Cajuns go after their fourth straight win as they host Central Michigan.

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Brees was elected on his first ballot, and he’ll go in with Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Roger Craig and Adam Vinatieri. Brees says it’s an absolute honor…

Cut 19 (11) “…I would say”

Saints offensive guard Jahri Evans was a finalist for the Hall but did not get in.  Also, Tyler Shough did NOT win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. That honor went to Panthers receiver Tetairoa (teh-ty-ROH-uh) McMillan.

Fifth-ranked LSU was outscored 20-11 in the fourth quarter and lost to fourth-ranked Texas 77 to 64. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team had 19 turnovers

Cut 20 (09) “…poor shots.”

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Louisiana Tech has announced a new three-year contract for football coach Sonny Cumbie. Cumbie’s base salary is reduced, freeing up 155-thousand dollars a year that can be used to pay the players more money in revenue-sharing deals. Cumbie can make that money back by reaching several different performance-based incentives. Athletics director Ryan Ivey says Cumbie’s reconstructed contract is more than just a financial move…

Cut 15 (08) “…to do that’

Cumbie is 19-and-31 at Tech and is coming off an 8-5 season.

Lady Techsters basketball won again last night, 87 to 48 over UTEP. That’s nine in a row for La Tech as Jianna Morris had 21 points.

McNeese women’s basketball won its 12^th straight as the Cowgirls easily defeated Houston Christian 83 to 35. That’s the 100^th career Southland Conference victory for Ayla Guzzardo.

Today could be a big day for the Saints franchise as former quarterback Drew Brees and offensive guard Jahri Evans are finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees is expected to get in, while Evans may have to wait another year.

Veteran Saints linebacker Demario Davis is up for the NFL Man of the Year Award. And quarterback Tyler Shough is up for the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Luke Johnson covers the Saints for the Advocate and says it’s impressive Shough is a finalist when you consider he only started a little more than half the season…

Cut 15 (09) “….these overwhelming stats”

The fans believe Shough is the Rookie of the Year. Shough was named the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rooke of the Year today. The winner is decided by fan voting at nfl.com.  In a statement, Shough says he’s truly humbled and honored to be chosen.

ULM men’s basketball won its first game in Sun Belt action last night as the Warhawks downed Old Dominion 85-79. Three ULM players scored more than 20 points, led by Krystian Lewis who had 28.

The Ragin Cajuns won their third straight as Dorian Finister drained a three-pointer with one second left to give U-L Lafayette a 64-61 win over James Madison. U-L Lafayette is now 6-and-6 in Sun Belt play.

La Tech men, Northwestern State and Grambling all lost last night.

Big game in women’s college basketball tonight as fifth-ranked LSU visits fourth-ranked Texas. It’s a rematch of the game played in the PMAC on January 11th, won by LSU 70 to 65. The Longhorns have one of the best defenses in the country, allowing only 55 points per game. Cory Diaz of the USA Today Network says handling Texas’ pressure will be a key for LSU…

Cut 16 (09) “…of this game.”

Tip off is at 8 PM.

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin provided an update on quarterback Sam Leavitt’s recovery from foot surgery in his first press conference since his introductory press conference on December first. Leavitt had surgery in October to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot. It’s a surgery that requires five to six months of rehab. Kiffin says Leavitt will be able to do seven-on-seven drills during spring practice, but no team drills. But LSU has two other scholarship quarterbacks, Husan Longstreet and Landen Clark. Kiffin likes the depth he has at the Q-B position…

Cut 11 (13) “…competitiveness.”

The three quarterbacks are part of the number one transfer portal class in the country. Kiffin says now they have to produce.

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees is expected to be announced tonight as a member of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees played in the NFL for 20 seasons and threw for 80-thousand yards and 571 touchdowns. Luke Johnson covers the Saints for the Advocate and says the numbers are impressive and the impact Brees had on the Saints is immeasurable.

Cut 14 (09) “…run of success.”

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be introduced during tonight’s NFL Honors program on NBC.

ULM earned its first Sun Belt win of the season last night as the Warhawks knocked off Old Dominion 85 to 79. Kyrstian Lewis had 28 points. The Ragin Cajuns also won on the road, beating James Madison 64 to 61. Dorian Finister made the game winning three-pointer with one second left. La Tech lost to New Mexico State 72 to 63. Northwestern State and Grambling also lost.

The next Sugar Bowl will be the latest one in its 90-plus-year history. Because it’s a College Football Playoff Semifinal, it will take place Friday, January 15th, 2027. Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley says while it breaks tradition, it’s for the best.

Cut 3 (09) “…be in it.”

The Cotton Bowl, the Peach Bowl, the Rose Bowl, and the Fiesta Bowl will make up the four quarterfinal games. The national title game will be on January 25^th.

LSU is ranked number one in the USA Today preseason coaches poll. The Ragin Cajuns are picked to finish fifth in the Sun Belt preseason poll. Coach Matt Deggs announced that left-hander Ty Roman will start in the season opener against Missouri State. Coastal Carolina is the preseason favorite, followed by Southern Miss, Troy and Marshall. ULM is picked to finish last.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball looks to bounce back from a loss to Sam Houston on Saturday, as the Bulldogs host New Mexico State tonight. Tech is 5-5 in Conference USA play, but head coach Talvin Hester wants his team to continue improving, as anything can happen in March.

Cut 18 (13)  “…that last game.”

The Ragin Cajuns have been playing better, and they are at James Madison. ULM is still looking for its first Sun Belt win. The Warhawks are at Old Dominion.

Grambling hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Northwestern State takes on East Texas A-and-M.

The Pelicans are at Milwaukee tonight. The Bucks are 10-games under the .500 mark.

Today is the start of college football’s late signing period. Former Archbishop Shaw standout Jackson Williams signed with LSU. He’s a three-star safety.

The USA Today Baseball Coaches poll ranks LSU as the number one team in the country. The Tigers are ranked ahead of UCLA, Texas, Georgia Tech and Arkansas. There are nine SEC teams ranked in the Top 25.

The Sugar Bowl will not be played on New Year’s Day weekend next college football season. That’s because the Sugar Bowl will be a College Football Playoff semifinal game and will be played on Friday, January 15^th. The national title game will be on January 26^th.

Today is the start of college football’s late signing period. Former Archbishop Shaw standout Jackson Williams is expected to sign at LSU. He’s a three-star safety. LSU is also adding JUCO offensive lineman Adrian Lamb, who selected the Tigers over Bama and Georgia.

And the son of former LSU star Chad Jones, Chad Jones Junior, will sign at Southern today. He was a star linebacker at St. Aug. Former Ouachita Parish two-way star Wydell Clark is also signing with Southern.

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The Cajuns men’s basketball team is at James Madison tonight. During the non-conference, U-L Lafayette lost ten in a row, but lately the Cajuns have been playing better, winners of three of their last four. Coach Quannas White says his players never stopped believing….

Cut 17 (06) “…go to work”

Louisiana Tech looks to go to 6-5 in Conference USA action as the Bulldogs host New Mexico State today. DJ Dudley has scored 20 or more points in four straight games. Coach Talvin Hester says Dudley is a special player for several reasons…

Cut 19 (16) “…by the day”

Also tonight, ULM is at Old Dominion and Northwestern State hosts East Texas A-and-M.