That’s more like it. The 18th ranked LSU baseball team defeated sixth ranked Vanderbilt ten to six yesterday. Josh Pearson got the scoring started with a solo home run in the third inning. The Tigers scored six runs in that inning and three more in the fourth inning to chase Vandy starting pitcher Gresyen Carter. Luke Holman was the winning pitcher and Griffin Herring pitched 3.1 innings of shutout ball to earn his third save. Game two tonight at 7 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns and U-L-M Warhawks begin a three-game series tonight in Lafayette. The Cajuns have the nation’s longest winning streak at 12 games. The Warhawks are 3-and-6 in the Sun Belt.

Louisiana Tech is home to take on Middle Tennessee. The Blue Raiders have lost six in a row. Tech’s Ethan Bates has been named to the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch list. He’s the first Bulldog player to be named to the list. He leads the Bulldogs in hits, RBIs and the country in saves.

When LSU hired Blake Baker as defensive coordinator, many wondered how he would maximize linebacker Harold Perkins. Baker says they are trying to find out what he does best and utilize his skill set….
Cut 17 (20) “…right now”
Incoming freshman cornerback P-J Woodland from Hattiesburg, Mississippi has impressed Baker. At practice he’s working with the first-team.

Starting August 1st, Louisiana casinos will no longer offer prop bets on college athletes. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says the policy will protect the integrity of sports betting as well as the safety of the student-athlete…
cut 28 (130 “…bettor”

The 18th ranked LSU baseball team snapped a four game losing streak last night with a ten to six win over sixth ranked Vanderbilt to open a three-game series against the Commodores. The Tigers scored six runs in the third inning. It started with a Josh Pearson home run, a Paxton Kling walk, a bunt single by Steven Milam and then Vanderbilt shortstop Jonathan Vastine committed an error on a groundball hit by Mac Bingham. Coach Jay Johnson…
cut 20 (20) “…right there”
Game two of the series is tonight at 7 PM. Starting series tonight. U-L-M is at U-L Lafayette at La Tech hosts Middle Tennessee.

LSU guard Hailey Van Lith did not declare for the WNBA draft. Instead, Van Lith is entering the transfer portal. The Washington native will look to play her final season of eligibility at another school. She averaged 12 points a game this past season.

Former Ragin Cajuns starting power forward Joe Charles is transferring to McNeese. Charles is from Carencro and averaged 11 points and 10 rebounds a game for U-L Lafayette this past season.

In LSU spring football, early enrollee P-J Woodland has been taking snaps with the first-team defense. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker says the four-star cornerback out of Hattesburg, Mississippi, is a competitor who has all the tools…
cut 18 (17) “…few days”

For the third consecutive weekend, LSU baseball is taking on a team ranked in the top ten. A series against seventh ranked Vanderbilt begins tonight. Coach Jay Johnson says the Commodores do not hit for a lot of power but they can run the bases…
cut 18 (17) “…right now”
LSU needs a series a victory, they are two and seven in the SEC. First pitch is at 6 PM.

Lady Tigers guard Hailey Van Lith did not declare for the WNBA draft. She had 48 hours to do so following the loss to Iowa. But she is not returning to LSU. Van Lith has decided to enter the transfer portal after averaging 12 points a game this past season while learning the point guard position.

The Pelicans lost their third in a row last night, a 117 to 108 defeat to the Magic. And Zion Williamson has an injured finger. He did not play down the stretch in last night’s loss. New Orleans is trying to avoid the play-in tournament. They need to finish sixth or higher in the West and with six regular season games remaining, they are a half-a-game ahead of seventh place Sacramento and Phoenix. The Pels host San Antonio tomorrow.

Former Ragin Cajuns starting power forward Joe Charles plans on transferring to McNeese. Charles is from Carencro and averaged 11 points and 10 rebounds a game for U-L Lafayette this past season.

The Saints have signed another linebacker. Former Washington Commander Khaleke Hudson. The former Michigan Wolverine played mostly special teams for Washington after he was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 draft.

The LSU gymnastics team competes in the NCAA Regionals tonight. They are in the Fayetteville Regional and will need to finish in the top two of tonight’s four-team session in order to compete in the regional final.

LSU All-American forward Angel Reese is WNBA-bound as she’s forgoing her final season of eligibility. Reese leaves LSU as a national champion, a two-time All-American and this past season she was the SEC player of the year. The voice of the Lady Tigers, Patrick Wright, says Reese’s decision to leave Maryland and attend LSU was a game changer…
cut 19 (06) “…turn the corner”

The 18th-ranked LSU baseball team will look to turn around it season over the next three days as they begin a series tonight against sixth-ranked Vanderbilt. The Tigers are 2-and-7 in SEC play. Coach Jay Johnson has told the players no cell phones in the clubhouse…
cut 16 (11) “…we are doing”
First pitch is at 6 PM.

During an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports” Governor Jeff Landry says he’s sent letters to all the Louisiana college boards encouraging them to implement a policy that student-athletes be present during the National Anthem
Cut 7 (15) “…itself.”
Landry continues to say if a student-athlete does not want to be on the field or court for the national anthem they don’t have to play the sport.

Despite 36 points from C-J McCollum the Pelicans lost to the Orlando Magic 117 to 108 last night. Zion Williamson had 15 points but didn’t play down the stretch because of a finger injury. The Pels now in sixth place in the West.

In college baseball..ULM over Northwestern State 10 to six and McNeese defeated Alcorn State 11 to 4.

Angel Reese’s time as a Lady Tiger basketball player is over. The two-time All-American has declared for the W-N-B-A draft. Reese posted a video to X saying she’s leaving college with everything she ever wanted—a degree, a national championship, and a platform she never imagined. The voice of the Lady Tigers Patrick Wright says Reese plays with a passion and skill that has grown women’s basketball, and her impact extends beyond LSU.
Cut 10 (13) “…play off “
Coach Kim Mulkey says they are indebted to Reese for the contributions she gave to the program.

A new football coach is needed at Neville High School as Jeff Tannehill has resigned after four seasons. Tannehill was placed on administrative leave at the beginning of March because of an investigation looking into possible misuse of student funds, but was reinstated after three weeks. Tannehill was 34-10 at his alma mater.

First year LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan is pleased with the progress of new Tigers starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Sloan says making good decisions with the football has been the focus…
Cut 16 (16) “…good decisions.”
Meanwhile the competition for backup quarterback is heating up. At practice yesterday, Rickie Collins took a majority of the second-team reps over Vanderbilt transfer AJ Swann.

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson has told the players to keep their cell phones out of the clubhouse in the hopes that it leads to better focus. The Tigers have lost four in a row and they are 2-7 in the SEC. Former LSU pitcher and college baseball analyst Ronnie Rantz says they are not a good team right now…
cut 14 (13) “…world of hurt”
18th ranked LSU will host ninth ranked Vanderbilt for a three-game series starting tomorrow night.

Monday’s LSU-Iowa game goes down as the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record according to Nielsen data. ESPN says the game averaged 12-point-3 million viewers, making it the most-watched college basketball game.

The Ragin Cajuns extended their nation’s longest winning streak to 12 games last night with a 13 to 3 seven inning win over Nicholls. Duncan Pastore had four hits, Kyle DeBarge hit his ninth homer and John Taylor extended his hitting streak to 17 games.

Louisiana Tech won in walk-off fashion last night, beating Little Rock seven to six. Adarius Mayes drove in the winning run. Ethan Bates had 2 RBIs.

Southeastern Louisiana also had a walk-off win as Shae Thomas hit his team leading sixth home run of the season to lead off the bottom of the ninth to give the Lions a seven to six win over Southern Miss.

McNeese outscored Alcorn State nine to seven and Northwestern State knocked off Grambling four to one.

A new football coach is needed at Neville High School as Jeff Tannehill has resigned after four seasons. Tannehill was placed on administrative leave at the beginning of March because of an investigation looking into possible misuse of student funds, but was reinstated after three weeks.

At LSU spring football….to help make up for the loss of future first round picks Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Junior at wide receiver, LSU signed Liberty’s CJ Daniels and Mississippi State’s Zavion Thomas out of the transfer portal. First year offensive coordinator Joe Sloan says Thomas is an explosive player…
cut 18 (18) “…with him”

In the NFL…former LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has re-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes got the best of the LSU Lady Tigers last night in a rematch of last year’s national championship game. Iowa advanced to the Final Four with a 94-87 victory in Albany, New York. Clark had 41 points despite LSU’s best efforts to slow her down. Lady Tigers guard Hailey Van Lith…
cut 19 (05) “….threes she hit”
Tears were shed by Van Lith, Flau’Jae Johnson and Angel Reese during the postgame press conference. Reese discussed some of the pain she has felt away from the court as she’s been the victim of a lot of hateful messages…
cut 20 (05) “….stood strong”
This was likely Reese’s final game at LSU. She says she’ll make a decision on her future when she’s ready. Reese is expected to be a top ten pick in the WNBA draft.
For just the fourth time ever, Southern beat LSU in baseball. The Jaguars defeated the Tigers 12 to 7 as LSU lost for the sixth time in it last seven games. The Tigers only had four hits and committed three errors. LSU will have a couple of days off and then will host sixth ranked Vanderbilt on Thursday.

The Ragin Cajuns have the nation’s longest winning streak at eleven games and will host Nicholls tonight. U-L Lafayette Coach Matt Deggs says the winning streak is a reward for the team’s hard work…
cut 18 (14) “….in our favor”

Louisiana Tech opens a four game homestand tonight by hosting Little Rock. The Bulldogs are 22-and-8, while the Trojans are 15-and-13.

In the NFL…former LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has re-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The road to the Final Four ended one stop short of their destination for the Lady Tigers. In a rematch of last year’s national championship game, it was Iowa who came out on top beating LSU 94 to 87. Caitlin Clark was fantastic as she scored 41 points. Angel Reese had 17 points and 20 rebounds for LSU. Flau’jae Johnson had another great game with 23 points. In the postgame, an emotional Johnson spoke out against those who have been hateful towards Reese…
cut 14 (11) “…heavy bro”
Reese says after winning the national championship game she’s received death threats, been sexualized but stood strong through it all. This was likely Reese’s last game at LSU as she’s expected to move on to the WNBA.

For only the fourth time ever, the LSU baseball team lost to the Southern Jaguars. The Jags defeated the Tigers 12 to 7 as LSU has now lost four in a row and six of its last seven. The Tigers only had four hits and committed three errors. Coach Jay Johnson is not happy…
cut 29 (16) “…played tonight”

There’s a much different feeling in Lafayette where the Ragin Cajuns have the nation’s longest winning streak at 11 games. Coach Matt Deggs can feel the community getting behind the team…
cut 17 (21) “….gets fun”
U-L Lafayette hosts Nicholls tonight.

It’s LSU and Iowa tonight in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament. The Lady Tigers beat the Hawkeyes in last year’s national championship game, scoring a title game record 102 points. A women’s basketball record nine point nine million people watched and another huge TV audience is expected tonight.

Both teams do like to trash talk and some fans get offended. But Lady Tigers guard Hailey Van Lith says the smack-talking has been good for the game and it’s not malicious…
Cut 18 (20) “…ever done.”
The winner of tonight’s game gets the winner of the USC-UConn game.

The LSU Tigers have taken a major fall in the D-1 Baseball poll. They dropped ten spots to number 18 after getting swept by top ranked Arkansas. LSU has now lost five straight SEC games.

Tonight they play cross town foe Southern University at 6:30. The Tigers have won 59 of the 62 match-ups between the two teams. The Jaguars are coming off a sweep over Prairie View, winning yesterday’s game 22-12.

The Ragin Cajuns win streak is now up to 11 after sweeping Texas State. At his weekly Monday press conference, Coach Matt Deggs talked about what’s led to the team’s best start in Sun Belt play since 2014…
cut 16 (14) “…for us’
The Cajuns will begin a nine-game homestand tomorrow night against the Nicholls Colonels. Nicholls, Southeastern, Northwestern State are all off to 3-and-3 starts in league play.

LSU and Iowa meet again tonight, a rematch of last year’s national championship game won by the Lady Tigers. The winner advances to the Final Four. LSU’s Angel Reese was criticized for taunting Iowa superstor Caitlin Clark last year. Some believe there’s a heated rivalry between the two, Reese says that’s not the case…
Cut 16 (16) “…friends”
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has blasted Los Angeles Times writer Ben Bolch for describing the Lady Tigers as villains and dirty debutantes. Coach Kim Mulkey called the column sexist
Cut 12 (12) “…say that”
The L-A Times edited the column after it was published saying it did not meet the Times editorial standards.