LSU’s ace pitcher Paul Skenes was not on the top of his game and the Tigers’ bats were held in check yesterday as the Bayou Bengals dropped into the loser’s bracket of the SEC Tournament with a five to four loss to Arkansas. Skenes gave up five runs in 3.2 innings and Arkansas left-handers Hagen Smith and Hunter Hollan combined to strike out 17 hitters. Tigers Coach Jay Johnson…
cut 28 (08) “…very, very well”
So LSU will face Texas A-and-M at 3 PM in an elimination game. The Aggies will be playing in their fourth game in four days.

The Ragin Cajuns and Louisiana Tech were also sent to the loser’s bracket in their respective conference tournaments. McNeese and Northwestern State face each other this afternoon in an elimination game in the Southland Tournament. Grambling is 2-0 in the SWAC Tourney after beating Southern seven to three last night.

The 50-win U-L Lafayette softball team makes its first appearance in a Super Regional series tonight since 2016 when the Cajuns face Washington in game one of a best of three series. The Cajuns won the Baton Rouge regional despite committing five errors in the championship game against LSU. Coach Gerry Glasco says they need to keep the errors to a minimum this weekend…
Cut 18 (19) “…all aspects”
First pitch tonight is at 9 PM.

At one o’ clock this afternoon, the LSU women’s basketball team will be honored for winning the national championship with a ceremony at the White House. President Biden will celebrate both the Lady Tigers and the national champion UCONN men’s basketball team.

A four-run fifth inning by Arkansas resulted in a five to four win for the Razorbacks over the LSU Tigers in the SEC Tournament yesterday. LSU’s starting pitcher Paul Skenes walked the lead-off hitter in the fourth inning, gave up three singles, issued another walk, before being pulled for Riley Cooper. Arkansas caught a break on a catcher’s interference call that helped the Hogs score five runs in that inning. Skenes suffered the loss as he gave up five runs in 3.2 innings. He credits Arkansas’ approach at the plate as they worked long counts…
cut 23 (15) “…too”
LSU will play at 3 PM today against Texas A-and-M in an elimination game.

The Ragin Cajuns also have an elimination game tonight after losing to top-seeded Coastal Carolina six to three. U-L Lafayette will take on Texas State at 6:30.

Louisiana Tech has an elimination game today at 2 PM against Charlotte after falling to Middle Tennessee seven to six.

U-L Lafayette softball begins its Super Regional series tonight at Washington. Both teams enter the best of three series on an emotional high. The Cajuns beat their in-state rival LSU twice on Sunday, while Washington had to rally from six-runs down in the seventh to beat McNeese and win its regional. Cajuns Coach Gerry Glasco says getting off to a good start will be a key…
cut 17 (15) “…mentally”
First pitch is at 9 PM.

LSU is battling Arkansas in the SEC Tournament. A good pitcher’s duel is expected as Paul Skenes is on the hill for the Tigers and the Razorbacks counter with their ace Hagen Smith, who has a 2.56 ERA.

Louisiana Tech scored five runs in the ninth inning but lost seven to six to Middle Tennessee in the Conference USA Tournament today. The Bulldogs will need to win tomorrow against Charlotte to keep its season alive.

After beating Texas State last night in the Sun Belt Tourney, the Cajuns have a big test tonight as they face top seeded Coastal Carolina at 7:30. Louisiana is reportedly on the bubble when it comes to making the NCAA Tourney.

McNeese stayed alive in the Southland Tournament with a three to nothing win over U-I-W. Tonight Northwestern State faces UNO in a winner’s bracket contest.

The national champion LSU women’s basketball team meets President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden tomorrow for a ceremony to celebrate the Lady Tigers and the national champion UCONN men’s basketball team. The voice of the Lady Tigers Patrick Wright says the champs are excited about the trip…
cut 19 (19) “….for all of us”
The Lady Tigers hoops squad is the fourth LSU sport to visit the White House in celebration of a national championship.

And LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon is celebrating today as former five star recruit Damion Collins is transferring from Kentucky to the Fighting Tigers. The six-foot-nine 210 pounds sophomore from Atlanta, Texas did not play a lot the last two seasons in Lexington.

LSU is off to a good start in the SEC Tournament as they are in the winner’s bracket following yesterday’s 10-3 win over South Carolina. The Tigers got very good pitching performances from Thatcher Hurd and Nate Ackenhausen. Coach Jay Johnson….
cut 20 (21) “…at bats”
LSU faces Arkansas at 4:30 today and it’s a great pitching match-up. Paul Skenes goes for the Tigers, while Arkansas counters with sophomore left-hander Hagen Smith, who is 8-1 with a 2.56 ERA.

The Ragin Cajuns got great pitching from Jackson Nezuh and Cooper Rawls yesterday in a six to one win over Texas State. Nezuh and Rawls held the Bobcats to one hit. Big test tonight for U-L Lafayette as they face the top seed in the Sun Belt Tournament, Coastal Carolina at 7:30. UL Lafayette is said to be on the bubble when it comes to making the NCAA Tournament.

Sixth seeded Louisiana Tech will face seventh seeded Middle Tennessee this afternoon in the Conference USA Tournament. The Blue Raiders upset second-seeded UTSA five to one yesterday. Tech is trying to repeat as Conference USA Tournament champs and receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Coach Lane Burroughs says the key is to stay focused on the present…
Cut 18 (12) “…right now”

This afternoon in the Southland Conference, Nicholls faces Lamar. The Colonels won the longest game in Southland Conference History last night, a three to two win over McNeese in 14 innings. Tonight, Northwestern State battles UNO.

Grambling and Southern will play each other today at 5 PM in a winner’s bracket game of the SWAC Tournament. The Jaguars doubled up Bethune Cookman four to two, while Grambling edged Jackson State eight to seven.

The fifth-ranked LSU baseball team opened the SEC Tournament with a solid 10-3 win over South Carolina. The Tigers got a good start on the mound from Thatcher Hurd and left-hander Nate Ackenhausen was brilliant in relief as he pitched 3.2 innings for his second save of the season. Coach Jay Johnson went to Ackenhausen in the sixth inning when the Gamecocks were mounting a comeback…
Cut 19 (21) “….playoff baseball”
LSU will play Arkansas at 4:30 PM today. The Razorbacks defeated Texas A-and-M six to five in eleven innings.

Late night in Lake Charles last night, Nicholls outlasted McNeese three to two in 14 innings. Northwestern State edged UIW two to one.

Jackson Nezuh and Cooper Rawls held Texas State to one hit last night as the Ragin Cajuns defeated the Bobcats six to one to move into the winner’s bracket of the Sun Belt Tournament. It’s the first combined one-hitter for U-L Lafayette since 2018. Nezuh struck out a career-high nine. The Cajuns face top seeded Coastal Carolina tonight.

Louisiana Tech hit five home runs yesterday to beat Charlotte 13 to eight in the Conference USA Tournament. Dalton Davis hit two dingers and Phillip Matulia mashed his 19th home run of the season. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs had a feeling some runs would be scored in Houston
Cut 17 (12) “..proud of our guys”
Sixth seeded Louisiana Tech will face seventh seeded Middle Tennessee at 12:30 today.

Grambling and Southern will play each other today at 5 PM in a winner’s bracket game of the SWAC Tournament. The Jaguars doubled up Bethune Cookman four to two, while Grambling edged Jackson State eight to seven.

The fifth ranked LSU baseball team got great pitching today in a 10-3 win over South Carolina to move into the winner’s bracket of the SEC Tournament. Thatcher Hurd was the winning pitcher as he allowed three runs in 5.1 innings. The right-hander was using Paul Skenes’ glove…
Cut 13 (12) “…with it”
LSU’s next game in the SEC Tournament is Thursday afternoon at 4:30 PM.

Louisiana Tech hit five home runs today to beat Charlotte 13 to eight. Dalton Davis hit two dingers and Phillip Matulia mashed his 19th home run of the season. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs had a feeling some runs would be scored in Houston…
cut 17 (12) :…proud of our guys”
Sixth seeded Louisiana Tech will face seventh seeded Middle Tennessee. The Blue Raiders upset second-seeded UTSA five to one.

The Saints began offseason training activities (OTA’s) yesterday as they usher in a new era in New Orleans football under quarterback Derek Carr. For Carr though, he says he hasn’t had to change much for the franchise with the strong culture already in place in the building. He says he’s enjoyed his time in New Orleans so far and is here to win a championship…
Cut 19 (20) “….for me”
The 32-year-old has been in the NFL since 2014. His time with the Raiders ended on a disappointing note last season, as he was benched down the stretch.

Back to college baseball…in the Southland Tournament, Northwestern State edged UIW two to one for the Demons first conference tournament win in five years. McNeese meets Nicholls tonight. Southern doubled Bethune Cookman four to two as the Jaguars scored three runs in the eighth inning to win it.

The Saints began offseason training activities (OTA’s) yesterday as they usher in a new era in New Orleans football under quarterback Derek Carr. For Carr though, he says he hasn’t had to change much for the franchise with the strong culture already in place in the building. He says he’s enjoyed his time in New Orleans so far and is here to win a championship…
Cut 19 (20) “….for me”
The 32-year-old has been in the NFL since 2014. His time with the Raiders ended on a disappointing note last season, as he was benched down the stretch.

In the NBA playoffs…the Celtics avoided the sweep by beating the Heat last night. Miami still leads the Eastern Conference Series three games to one. Game five is tomorrow in Boston.

In the conference baseball tournaments, LSU has a comfortable lead over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, while Louisiana Tech is locked up with Charlotte in a tight one in the Conference USA Tournament.

UL-Lafayette will look to defend its Sun-Belt title starting against 5th-seeded Texas St. tonight. The 36-20 Cajuns swept the Bobcats in the season series and will have to beat them a fourth time in one season if they want a shot at a postseason berth, but coach Matt Deggs says he’s approaching this rematch like any other game…
Cut 18 (17) “…the bat”
The Ragin Cajuns have won five Sun Belt Tournament titles.

In the Southland Tournament, McNeese shutout Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi four to nothing last night. The Cowboys play top seeded Nicholls tonight.

The LSU Baseball team will begin its SEC tournament run at 9:30 this morning. The fifth-ranked Tigers will face South Carolina after their 9-0 win over Georgia yesterday. The Tigers and Gamecocks split a two-game weather shortened series in Columbia in April. LSU Coach Jay Johnson says the early start won’t affect how he and his team approach the game…
Cut 17 (17) “..nine-thirty”
Thatcher Hurt will start on the hill for LSU.

Louisiana Tech is also getting an early start today in the Conference USA Tournament. The sixth seeded Bulldogs will face third seeded Charlotte in Houston. The 49ers took two of three from the Bulldogs in March. Tech is the reigning Conference USA Tournament champion.

The Saints began OTAs yesterday and newly signed tight end Foster Moreau was on the field. The former Jesuit and LSU standout looks like he’s completely recovered from his Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis in March. The Saints also have Juwan Johnson at tight end. He’s coming off a 42-catch campaign where he also hauled in seven touchdowns. New Saints quarterback Derek Carr says they have a talented group of tight ends…
cut 20 (19) “….with em”
OTAs are voluntary so there are several big name veterans not with the team. They include Alvin Kamara, Marshon Lattimore, Michael Thomas, Taysom Hill, Demario Davis, Ryan Ramczyk and Andrus Peat.

LSU will begin play in the SEC Tournament tomorrow morning. The real goal is to win the NCAA Tournament, which begins next week. But Coach Jay Johnson says they want to win an SEC tournament title first…

Cut 18 (22) “…execute”

The Tigers will face sixth-seeded South Carolina after their 9-0 win over Georgia earlier today.

Defending Conference USA champs Louisiana Tech will begin their tournament run against 3-seeded Charlotte tomorrow at 9 A.M.

The 4th-seeded Ragin Cajuns will kick off their campaign to repeat as Sun Belt champs tomorrow at 7:30 against Texas St. The Cajuns were able to win the conference tournament as the 4-seed in a shortened single elimination tournament last year.

The Saints began OTA’s today with new quarterback Derek Carr at the helm. Over the next three weeks players and coaches will have the opportunity to build chemistry in a locker room with some new key additions and familiarize themselves with the system. Carr said today felt like a Day 1 with some mistakes and growing pains but a promising future..

Cut 30 (16) “…keep climbing.”

McNeese starting pitcher Grant rogers was named Southland Conference Pitcher of the Year for the second year in a row. He also earned first team All-SLC honors and was named to the All-Defensive team along with left fielder Cooper Hext.. 2nd Baseman Brad Burckel was named to the all-conference second team. The 6th-seeded Cowboys will begin the Southland tournament tonight at 6:00 in a single-elimination game against A&M Corpus-Christi.

LSU’s Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are named SEC Hitter and Pitcher of the Year in a vote of the league’s coaches. Skenes has been dominant, winning a league-high 10 games, striking out an SEC-high 164 hitters and posting a league-low ERA of 1.77
Cut 16 (16) “..this year”
For the second consecutive season, Crews is named SEC Hitter of the Year. The junior from Florida leads the SEC with a .424 batting average. He’s also belted 14 home runs.

Eleven game winner Grant Rogers has been named the Southland Pitcher of the Year for a second consecutive year. Rogers will make the start tonight for McNeese when the Cowboys take on Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi in the Southland Tournament opener.

Offseason training activities also known as OTAs begins today for the Saints. It’s basically ten practices over a three week period. New starting quarterback Derek Carr is expected to be there and we’ll see when new tight end Foster Moreau will take the field after his Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnoses in March.

The NFL owners are meeting in Minnesota and approving new rules. NFL teams can dress a third string quarterback and he’ll be on the active roster. The ball will be placed on the 25-yard-line, instead of the 20-yard-line, following touchbacks and fair catches on kickoffs. San Francisco will host Super Bowl 60 in 2026. Flex scheduling will be allowed for Thursday night games for Weeks 13 and 17.

The schedule is set for U-L Lafayette’s super regional series in Seattle against Washington. Game one between the Cajuns and Huskies will take place Friday night at 9 PM central time. Game two is Saturday at 6 PM and Sunday is to be determined if a third game is needed.