LSU and Kentucky are preparing for their All-SEC Super Regional Series that will begin Saturday in Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers lead the SEC in hitting, while the Wildcats have the third-best team E-R-A in the league at 4.17. LSU Coach Jay Johnson says Kentucky has a deep pitching staff
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The Cats offense has 91 stolen bases and just 51 homers. The voice of U-K baseball Darren Headrick…
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First pitch Saturday is at 2 PM.

LSU’s Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are two of the three finalists for the Golden Spikes Award. The top award a college baseball player can receive. Two-way player Jac Caglianone from Florida is the third finalist.

Nicholls pitcher Jacob Mayers has been named Collegiate Baseball Freshman of the Year. The graduate from St. Aamant was 9-1 with 2.02 ERA and 105 strikeouts. He did not receive any other college offers coming out of high school.

Louisiana Tech Coach Lane Burroughs told KNOE-TV that Cole McConnell will return next season. He was suspended in April for violating team rules after putting together an all-conference season in 2022 with 76 runs driven in.

In college football, LSU’s online roster shows running back Tre Bradford is back. This would be the Dallas’ native’s third stint with the Tigers. He was a member of the 2020 recruiting class and has only suited up in six games.

St. Martinville running back Steven Blanco has committed to the Ragin Cajuns.

The LSU baseball team held a workout today as they prepare for its Super Regional Series against the Kentucky Wildcats. The Cats have a fast-paced small-ball offense with 91 stolen bases compared to 51 homers. The voice of the Kentucky Wildcats, Darren Headrick on what the Tigers can expect for the best out of three series….
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These two teams met in mid-April and LSU took two of three. Game one of the Super Regional Series is Saturday at 1 PM.

LSU’s Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are two of the three finalists for the Golden Spikes Award. The top award a college baseball player can receive. Two-way player Jac Caglianone from Florida is the third finalist.

Wide receiver Michael Thomas is back with his teammates as he’s participating in OTAs this week. Thomas has missed 40 of the Saints last 50 games, and many questioned his future with the team because of all the time he’s missed with ankle and toe injures. Thomas, though, would not let the injuries stop him from improving…
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Head Coach Dennis Allen says the team is taking it easy with Thomas for now, but he should be ready to go come training camp.

In college football news….according to LSU’s online roster running back Tre Bradford is back on the team. This would be the Dallas’ native’s third stint with the Tigers. He was a member of the 2020 recruiting class and has only suited up in six games.

St. Martinville running back Steven Blanco has committed to the Ragin Cajuns.

It was a welcome sight for Saints fans, wide receiver Michael Thomas catching passes from quarterback Derek Carr. Thomas made his first appearance at OTAs yesterday as he’s trying to return after suffering a season ending toe injury. His 2020 and 21 seasons were limited because of an ankle injury. Carr says Thomas’ injuries are an unfortunate reality of the NFL…
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Head Coach Dennis Allen says the team is taking it easy with Thomas, but he should be ready to go come training camp.

Pelicans star Zion Williamson will soon be a father. Williamson and his girlfriend reveal they are expecting a baby girl.

Saints Wide Receiver Michael Thomas is back on the field with his teammates for organized team activities. The 2019 Offensive Player of the Year has missed much of the last three seasons with injuries, but on Tuesday he was seen catching passes with his fellow receivers. Thomas says he’s excited to get back to playing the game he loves…
Cut 16 (16) “…better player”
Thomas has missed 40 of the Saints last 50 games, and many questioned his future with the Saints and his relationship with the front office as he suffered injuries and setbacks keeping him off the field. In March, Thomas restructured his contract that resulted in him agreeing to a one-year deal that could be worth as much as 15 million dollars if he reaches certain incentives.

LSU is gearing up to host Kentucky in an All-SEC Super Regional series that’s set to start on Saturday. The Wildcats had to claw their way through the loser’s bracket in order to win the Lexington Regional. They defeated Indiana twice to keep their Omaha hopes alive. Voice of the Wildcats Darren Headrick says this is an unselfish, resilient group…
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Kentucky has never been to the College World Series and this only the second time they’ve made it to a Super Regional. LSU is making its 16th Super Regional Appearance. First pitch for game one of the super regional series is at 2 PM.

The LSU baseball team will host Kentucky in the Baton Rouge Super regional this weekend after beating Oregon State 13 to 7 yesterday. The Tigers pitching has been the question mark over this team’s Omaha hopes late into the season but the pitching staff has improved, helping the Tigers outscore opponents 26-14 in the regional. Coach Jay Johnson, though, did announce pitching coach Wes Johnson will be leaving the team at the end of the season to be the new head coach at Georgia…

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LSU will play Kentucky in a best of three series with first pitch at 2pm Saturday.

Southeastern announced Bobby Barbier as the new head baseball coach for the lions. Barrier spent the last seven seasons at northwestern state who he led to a 181-169 record in that span . Barbier’s hiring is pending approval of the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors.

Northwestern State has announced their 13th baseball coach in program history. Chris Bertrand, the Demons’ Associate head coach who’s been with the team since 2017 has been promoted to Head Coach following Bobby Barbier’s departure for Southeastern Louisiana.

Saints Receiver Michael Thomas returned to the practice field for the first time at OTAs today. The former Offensive Player of the Year has missed 40 of his last 50 games and rumors have swirled surrounding his future in New Orleans. He and the team agreed to a restructured one year incentive-laden “prove-it” deal in the offseason to clear up cap space and Thomas says he’s had a great relationship with the front office…

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Head Coach Dennis Allen said the team would take it easy with Thomas but he should be full go by training camp.

The fifth-seeded LSU Tigers are Super Regional Bound after beating Oregon State 13 to 7 yesterday in Baton Rouge. Catcher Hayden Travinski had three hits including a solo home run in the fifth inning….
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After some struggles on the mound in SEC play, the pitching staff has improved. Coach Jay Johnson on what he’s seeing from his relievers…
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LSU will play Kentucky in a best-of-three super regional series that will start in Baton Rouge Saturday at 2 PM.

The LSU Tigers banged out 19 hits yesterday in a 13-7 win over Oregon State to win the Baton Rouge Regional. For a second straight game, Hayden Travinski and Cade Beloso hit back-to-back home runs. Dylan Crews also homered for a second straight day and had three hits. The SEC Player of the Year has a career .463 batting average in NCAA Tournament games…
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LSU moves on to play Kentucky in a best of three super regional series that will start either Friday or Saturday. The Wildcats came out of the loser’s bracket in the Lexington Regional to defeat Indiana four to two in a winner take all game. LSU took two of three from Kentucky in mid-April.

LSU pitching coach Wes Johnson has accepted the head coaching job at Georgia. Johnson is in his first season with the Tigers after leaving as the pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins last summer. LSU’s team ERA is 4.60, sixth best in the SEC, but he gets a lot of credit for developing Paul Skenes into a possible number one pick.

Northwestern State’s Bobby Barbier has been named as the new head coach at Southeastern Louisiana. Barbier led the Demons to a 181-169 record over the last seven seasons.

Northwestern State didn’t waste a lot of time naming Barbier’s replacement. Chris Bertrand, who was the Demons associate head coach the last two seasons, will take over the N-S-U program. Bertrand has been on Northwestern’s staff for the last seven seasons. Previously, he spent four seasons as the head coach at U-T Tyler and led the Patriots to three American Southwest Conference championships.

The LSU Tigers are heading to the Super Regionals after beating Oregon State 13 to 7. It’s the second straight day the Tigers took down the Beavers. Yesterday, the Bayou Bengals slugged five home runs in a six to five win, today they hit four home runs. Hayden Travinski and Cade Beloso went back-to-back for the second straight day. Dylan Crews also homered for the second straight day, while Gavin Dugas also went yard.

Riley cooper started and gave up two runs, Nate Ackenhausen also gave up two runs, Griffen Herring gave up two runs in three innings, but earned the win.

LSU will host the winner of tonight’s game between Kentucky and Indiana in a super regional series beginning later this week.

Southeastern Louisiana has named Northwestern State’s Bobby Barbier as its new head baseball coach. He’ll reportedly be the highest paid coach in the Southland. Chris Bertrand who has been part of Northwestern State’s staff since 2017 is the new head coach of the Demons.

The Ragin Cajuns fought, but couldn’t get past the Miami Hurricanes in the Coral Gables Regional, losing eight to five on Sunday. U-L Lafayette was trying to get to the College World Series for the second time in program history and the first since 2000. Coach Matt Deggs believes this team had the talent to do it…
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The Cajuns conclude the season wtih a 41-24 record.

In high school football news, Marcus Yanez is reportedly stepping down as the head fooball coach and athletic director at Richwood High School. KNOE-TV is reporting Yanez will be the new defensive coordinator at Mangham High School.

Former LSU Tiger Bradie James is on the 2024 National College Football Hall of Fame ballot. The Monroe native was a first-team All-American selection in 2002 and a three-tiem All SEC selection. He’s second on LSU’s list in career tackles with 418.

DeQuincy’s Reese Ashworth has been named the Class Two-A baseball Player of the Year. The LSU-Eunice signee was 10-2 with a 0.96 ERA and 134 strikeouts last season. Calvary’s D-Jy Lynch is the Class Two-A Softball Player of the Year. Lynch led the Cavaliers to a second straight title as she hit .528 with 19 homers, and 45 runs driven in.

LSU Tigers endure a three hour weather delay and a three-run deficit to beat Oregon State six to five on Sunday night to move on win away from a Super Regional berth. Jeff Palermo has more..
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So LSU will face Oregon State at 1 PM today. The Beavers will need to beat the Tigers twice to win the Baton Rouge Regional.

Earlier in the day on Sunday, Sam Houston eliminated the Green Wave by beating Tulane ten to two. On Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Nicholls was eliminated by Boston College 14 to six.

The Ragin Cajuns season ended yesterday in Coral Gables with an eight-to-five loss to eighth-ranked Miami. UL Lafayette won 41 games and Coach Matt Deggs says it’s a hard team to let go of…
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The Ragin Cajuns were trying to get the College World Series for the second time in program history and the first since 2000.

Top seeded Wake Forest, Tennessee, Oregon, Virginia, Texas, Oral Robers as a four seed, Indiana State, South Carolina and Alabama have all advanced to the super regionals.

Here’s the list of winner take all match-ups, Florida versus Texas Tech. Arkansas against TCU, Stanford takes on Texas A-and-M, Coastal Carolina will face Duke, Kentucky against Indiana, Southern Miss at Penn.

LSU baseball is one win away from advancing to the Super Regionals after rallying back from a three-run deficit to beat Oregon State six to five. Not only did the Tigers have to overcome a pesky Beavers baseball team, they also had to endure a three-hour weather delay. Coach Jay Johnson says Thatcher’s Hurd five inning, 12 strikeout performance was huge…
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Hurd won his sixth game of the season, while Gavin Guidry earned his second save as he pitched a scoreless ninth inning. LSU hit five home runs on the day. Dylan Crews had a two-run blast and Brayden Jobert connected on a solo home run in the eighth inning to snap a five-five tie.

LSU will play Oregon State again today at 1 PM in the Regional Championship Round. The Beavers defeated Sam Houston three to one last night and will need to beat the Tigers twice to advance to the Super Regionals.

The Ragin Cajuns season ended yesterday with an eight to five loss to Miami in the Coral Gables regional. U-L Lafayette fell behind three to nothing in the first inning, but the Cajuns battled back and had the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning. Right fielder Heath Hood says this team never quit…
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Hood had four hits on the afternoon. U-L Lafayette’s season ended with a 41-24 record. Texas went on to win the Coral Gables Regional as the Longhorns defeated the Hurricanes ten to six to advance to the Super Regionals. Texas will face the winner of the Stanford Regional. Stanford and Texas A-and-M will play a winner take all game today.