What a game in the Maravich Center last night as the LSU Tigers rallied from 15-points down early in the second half to beat 17th ranked Kentucky at the buzzer, 75 to 74. Tyrell Ward scored the winning bucket on a tip in as he took a pass from Jordan Wright who was falling out of bounds along the baseline. Coach Matt McMahon says it was an amazing ending…
cut 21 (16) “…the game”
It’s the second straight win for McMahon and the Tigers over a ranked opponent. They are now 6-7 in the SEC and they’ll host Mississippi State on Saturday night.

Tonight…ULM hosts the Ragin Cajuns, Louisiana Tech is at UTEP and the Pelicans return from the NBA All-Star break to host the Houston Rockets.

The 13th-ranked LSU Lady Tigers host Auburn tonight. Auburn upset LSU last month and Coach Kim Mulkey says they are looking forward to the rematch…
Cut 17 (16) “…they will.”
LSU has won four in a row. Tip time is at 8 PM.

The second ranked LSU baseball team returns to the diamond this afternoon to host Northern Illinois at 2 PM. The Tigers are 4-0 and designated hitter Hayden Travinski says it’s been a good start…
cut 20 (16) “….good spot”
UCLA transfer Gage Jump will start on the mound for the Tigers.

Big crowd is expected tonight at the Maravich Center as the LSU men’s basketball team hosts 17th ranked Kentucky. The Wildcats average 88 points a game, third highest in college basketball. Fifth year senior Antonio Reeves leads the Wildcats, averaging nearly 20 points a game. Two of Kentucky’s top NBA prospects, Rob Dillingham and Reed Sheppard, usually come off the bench. Tigers Coach Matt McMahon says the players understand the challenge…
cut 17 (19) “….to win”
Tip off is at 8 Pm.

Tomorrow night the Pelicans return from the All-Star Break as they’ll host Houston. New Orleans is 33 and 22 and tied for fifth place in the West. 27 games left in the regular season.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen believes quarterback Derek Carr will perform exceptionally well in Klint Kubiak’s system. The 37-year-old Kubiak replaces longtime Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael. Kubiak was the 49ers passing game coordinator this past season and Allen says the scheme run in San Francisco gives players the best chance to have success in the NFL. Allen made the comments on the NFL Network.

Carencro football coach Tony Courville has announced his retirement. Bears offensive coordinator Gavin Peters will take over. Courville led Carencro to a state championship in 2020.

Former Lafayette Christian Head Football Coach Trev Faulk will serve as Lafayette Renaissance Charter’s football director and Hunter Landry will be the head coach. Landry was the head coach at LCA last season. Lafayette Renaissance Charter will be able to compete for district honors for the first time this year after completing a two year probationary period.

Alexandria Senior High offensive coordinator Ben McLaughlin has reportedly been named the new head coach at Louisiana Christian. McLaughlin is L-C-U’s all-time passing leader and is in school’s hall of fame.

The LSU men’s basketball team will look to take down 17th ranked Kentucky tonight. The Tigers are coming off a win against nationally ranked South Carolina. The Wildcats also got a big win on the road on Saturday, beating Auburn.

LSU point guard Jalen Cook is questionable with a leg injury. But guard Trae Hannibal is playing at a high level, coming off a six-point and 12 rebound performance against the Gamecocks. Coach Matt McMahon says Hannibal has been a beast…
Cut 18 (19) “..throughout”

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball coach Talvin Hester says starters Sean Newman and Daniel Batcho are still day to day. The Bulldogs begin a three-game road trip at UTEP tomorrow.

The C-F-P has unanimously approved the 5 plus 7 model for the new 12 team college football playoff team that will be in place for the first time ever in the 2024 season. That means the five highest ranked conference champions will get into the tournament and then the next seven highest ranked teams based ont he selection committee’s ranking. The Sugar Bowl will host a quarterfinal game.

Louisiana Christian has named Ben McLaughlin as its new head football coach according to the Town Talk. McLaughlin is the school’s all-time leading passer and has been serving as the offensive coordinator at Alexandria Senior High.

Carencro Football Coach Tony Courville has announced his retirement. He led the Golden Bears to a state championship in 2020. Offensive coordinator Gavin Peters will take over as head coach.

College baseball last night….the Ragin Cajuns routed McNeese 11 to 3, Tulane edged Nicholls three to two, ULM pounded Grambling 13 to 3.

The C-F-P Board of Managers has unanimously approved the 5 plus 7 model for the new 12 team college football playoff team. That means the five highest ranked conference champions will get into the tournament and then the next seven highest ranked teams.

The LSU baseball team is off to a 4-0 start after defeating Central Arkansas four to three. Tigers first baseman Jared Jones hit his third home run on the season, a 403 foot shot in the third inning. It proved to be the winning run. Jones was asked about the team’s start to the season after the game…
cut 18 (17) “…anytime of a game”
LSU will host Northern Illinois on Thursday. Tonight the Ragin Cajuns are at McNeese, Nicholls visits Tulane and ULM hosts Grambling.

The LSU Lady Tigers won their fourth straight Monday night as they continue to paly great defense. LSU held Texas A-and-M to 14 points int he first half on their way to an 81-58 victory over the Aggies. It was the Lady Tigers first game in eight days and Coach Kim Mulkey says they used the extra days of practice to work on defense…
cut 16 (20) “…third and fourth quarter”
Aneeshah Morrow had 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead LSU offensively.

Tomorrow night, the LSU men’s basketball team hosts 17th ranked Kentucky. Tigers Coach Matt McMahon says Jalen Cook is day-to-day with a leg injury.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball coach Talvin Hester says starters Sean Newman and Daniel Batcho are still day to day as the Bulldogs begin a three-game road trip at UTEP.

The LSU baseball team is off to a 4-0 start after defeating Central Arkansas four to three. Tigers first baseman Jared Jones hit his third home run on the season, a 403 foot shot in the third inning. It proved to be the winning run. Jones was asked about the team’s start to the season after the game…
cut 18 (17) “…anytime of a game”
LSU will host Northern Illinois on Thursday

New Orleans dot-football reports the Saints have hired Keith Williams to be the team’s new receivers coach, replacing Kodi Burns. Williams has been on the Ravens staff the last three seasons.

Louisiana Christian head coach Drew Maddox has resigned after four seasons as he’s been hired as the defensive line coach at Southeast Missouri State.

The 13th ranked LSU women’s basketball team had a dominating win on the road last night as the Lady Tigers defeated Texas A-and-M 81-58. The Aggies had just 14 points in the first half and LSU shot 53-percent from the field. Aneesah Morrow had 25 points and 15 rebounds. Flau’Jae Johnson had 20 points and nine rebounds as she looked to attack the rim. Coach Kim Mulkey…
cut 16 (16) “…us better”
The Lady Tigers have won four in a row and they are 9-3 in the SEC.

In men’s hoops…Grambling is back in a tie for first place in the SWAC as the Tigers defeated Prairie View A-and-M 83-74, while the Jaguars lost to Texas Southern 68-56.

Lamar upended Southeastern 77- to 72 in overtime despite 30 points from Lions guard Nick Caldwell. Nicholls knocked off UNO 89 to 77 and Northwestern State lost to Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi 72-61.

LSU running back Trey Holly posted on social media on Saturday night that he is 100-percent innocent of the charges that he faces. Holly is one of three people facing an attempted second-degree murder charge for a shooting that injured two others in Farmerville on February ninth. Holly says he was not involved in this shooting.

The LSU baseball team scored 27 runs on 27 hits in a 27-5 win over VMI. The 27 hits ties a 34-year-old school record and 20 of the hits were singles, which is a school record. Freshman second baseman Steven Milam had four hits.

Louisiana Tech is 4-0 after sweeping Northern Colorado. The Cajuns took two of three from Wright, ULM dropped it series with Missouri state. Nicholls outscored Sacred Heart 19 to 12 yesterday, while Northwestern State fell to Southern Illinois 15-11.

The LSU men’s basketball team had its biggest win of the year on Saturday, coming back from 16 points down to defeat 11th ranked South Carolina 64-63. The win snapped a three-game losing streak. Coach Matt McMahon says his team deserved to win…
Cut 17 (13) “…today.”

After dropping two in a row, Louisiana Tech men’s basketball is on a two-game winning streak after beating FIU 75-68 on Saturday to stay in a first-place tie with Sam Houston in Conference USA. The Bulldogs are back on a winning streak despite missing two starters, because of injuries, Daniel Batcho and Sean Newman. Coach Talvin Hester says he can’t wait to get them back…
Cut 20 (20) “…all healthy.”
Tech begins a three-game road trip on Thursday when they visit UTEP.

LSU running back Trey Holly, who faces three felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder for a shooting that wounded two people in Farmerville, says he’s 100 percent innocent of the charges. In a post on the social media platform X, Holly says he’s been falsely identified, accused, and arrested. Holly says he was at home which is where the incident took place. The all-time leading rusher in Louisiana high school football history says he turned himself in because he was notified of the arrest warrant and Holly says he wanted to cooperate fully with the investigation.

The LSU men’s basketball team came back from 16 down in the second half to beat 11th-ranked South Carolina in Columbia on Saturday 64-63. Coach Matt McMahon is proud of his team…
cut 16 (16) “…end”
The loss snapped a three-game losing streak.

After an eight-day break, the 13th-ranked LSU Lady Tigers are back on the hardwood tonight as they visit Texas A-and-M. LSU is 8-3 in the SEC and in second place, while the Aggies are 5-6 in league play. Coach Kim Mulkey…
Cut 18 (14) “..they play”
Tip off is at 6 PM.

The defending national champion LSU baseball team started 2024 yesterday with an 11-8 win over VMI. Hayden Travinski had three hits, including a solo home run. Jared Jones started the scoring with a three-run blast in the second inning. VMI was fifth in the country in hitting last season and they brought back several of their hitters. Nate Ackenhausen was the winning pitcher as he struck out six over three innings…
cut 17 (17) “…get to it”
LSU hosts Central Arkansas 1 PM today.

Also…La Tech over Northern Colorado nine to three, Missouri State beat ULM ten to four, the Cajuns edged Wright State three to two, Texas A-and-M blanked McNeese 15 to 0, and Nicholls shutout Sacred Heart 16 to 0.

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The LSU men’s basketball team has a big challenge today as they visit 11th-ranked South Carolina. The Tigers are 4-7 in the SEC, while the Gamecocks are 9-3 and they win with defense. Tip-off is at 2:30.

The Ragin Cajuns and ULM also have tough challenges on the road. U-L Lafayette is at Sun Belt leader Appalachian State for a 3:30 tip-off. ULM visits Troy at 4:00. The Trojans are 10-3 in league play.

Louisiana Tech hosts FIU at 2 PM. They need to win to stay in first place in Conference USA. McNeese is at Nicholls in a game that features the two top two teams in the Southland.

LSU running back Trey Holly’s attorney says his client is innocent of the charges in front of him. Holly is one of three people charged with attempted murder in a shooting that took place last Friday in Farmerville. KNOE TV sports director Aaron Dietrick says it’s unknown what evidence the authorities have against Holly…
cut 16 (14) “….tell story”

LSU running back Trey Holly remains in a Union Parish jail charged with attempted murder from a shooting that took place last Friday in Farmerville. Two people were wounded in the gunfight that involved multiple individuals. KNOE-TV sports director Aaron Dietrich says rumors were flying before Thursday’s arrest that Holly might be involved…
cut 14 (10) “…this happen”
Holly was one of three people arrested. His attorney says the star running back was not involved in a shooting.

Former LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, now with the Kansas City Chiefs, is being called a hero after shielding a child during a mass shooting after their Championship Parade on Wednesday. On social media, Edwards-Helaire responded to the thanks by saying he suffers from PTSD and told everyone to think positive when bad days come.

The college baseball season gets underway today. The defending national champion LSU Tigers play four games over the next four days, VMI today and Sunday and Central Arkansas on Saturday and Monday.

ULM hosts Missouri State this weekend. Warhawks Coach Mike Federico says he’s really excited to see what first baseman Michelle Artzberger can do after missing most of last season with an injury….
cut 19 (19) “…from him”

In college basketball tomorrow, LSU is at 11th ranked South Carolina. The Gamecocks are 21-4. The Cajuns are at Appalachian State, who is in first place in the Sun Belt. ULM visits Troy. Louisiana Tech hosts F-I-U and McNeese is at Nicholls in a battle of the top two teams in the Southland.

LSU running back Trey Holly and two others have been arrested for a shooting that injured two innocent bystanders in Farmerville Friday night. Holly has been charged with attempted second-degree murder. Sports Director at Sports Talk 97-7 in Ruston Sean Fox called all of Holly’s High School games at Union Parish…
Cut 10 (11) “…I knew.”
Holly has been suspended from the LSU football team indefinitely and an attorney for the 19-year-old says Holly emphatically denies all charges.

The Saints are reportedly planning to hold training camp at the University of California-Irvine in suburban Los Angeles. New Orleans has been holding camp and it’s Metairie training complex since 2017, but construction on the cafeteria will force the team to move the camp elsewhere.

In college basketball last night…Louisiana Tech snapped a two-game losing streak with a 63-58 win over Jacksonville State. Daniel Batcho did not play and Terri Miller started in his place and scored 17 points.

ULM defeated Southern Miss 68-59, handing the Golden Eagles their first home loss of the season. The Ragin Cajuns won their fourth straight game on the road as U-L Lafayette defeated Old Dominion 68-60.

The college baseball season gets underway today and last year’s champions, the LSU Tigers will face VMI at 2 PM today. Coach Jay Johnson says his team is not defending anything, they are attacking a new opportunity. Catcher Alex Milazzo says the players have bought into that philosophy
Cut 16 (17) “…the books.”