The top ranked LSU baseball team will be in Hammond tonight to take on the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. In 2014, when LSU visited S-L-U, 37 hundred fans were in attendance and Coach Jay Johnson is expecting another big crowd…
cut 18 (19) “…..they’ll beat you”
LSU has lost its last two mid-week contests, while the Lions are having a down year, 19-21 overall, 4-11 in the Southland. First pitch is at 6:30.

Also tonight, Northwestern State is at Louisiana Tech. The Demons beat the Bulldogs eight to seven in 13 innings on April 4th in Natchitoches. First pitch at J-C Love Field at Pat Patterson Park is at 6 PM.

The Saints have reportedly declined the fifth year option for offensive guard Cesar Ruiz. This means the 2020 first-round pick will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2023 season, if the Saints do not re-sign him before free agency starts in 2024. Ruiz struggled at times his first two seasons, but was more consistent last season until a Lisfranc injury ended his season in Week 16.

Former South Carolina assistant Jimmy Lindsey is the new defensive line coach for LSU. Lindsey has over 20 years of collegiate coaching experience and Coach Brian Kelly says he has a proven track record of developing D-Linemen.

Ragin Cajuns cornerback Trey Amos has entered the transfer portal. The fifth year senior and 2024 draft prospect is reportedly drawing interest from LSU, Alabama, Florida, Michigan State and Miami and other Power Five programs. Amos had 26 tackles and eight passes defensed last season.

The top-ranked LSU baseball team is in Hammond tonight to face a struggling Southeastern Louisiana team. The Lions are 19-21 overall, and in last place in the Southland with a 4-11 record. Tigers Coach Jay Johnson says S-L-U are speedsters on the base paths…
Cut 17 (12) “…of offense.”
The Lions have only 24 home runs, but they have 89 stolen bases.

Dylan Crews hit two home runs during the sweep of Alabama and has been named the SEC Player of the Week. Crews leads the nation with a .490 batting average.

Also tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts Northwestern State to begin a five-game homestand. The Demons won the first matchup of the season, a 13-inning affair by the score of eight to seven.

The Saints have reportedly declined the fifth year option for offensive guard Cesar Ruiz. This means the 2020 first-round pick will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2023 season, if the Saints do not re-sign him before free agency starts in 2024. Ruiz struggled at times his first two seasons, but was more consistent last season until a Lisfranc injury ended his season in Week 16.

Former South Carolina assistant Jimmy Lindsey is the new defensive line coach for LSU. Lindsey has over 20 years of collegiate coaching experience and Coach Brian Kelly says he has a proven track record of developing D-Linemen.

West Monroe is expected to name a new head football coach by the end of the week. Two names have surfaced as candidates, former ULM Coach Mike Collins and Jess Curtis, who just left Many for the head coaching job at Natchitoches Central. The Rebels are looking to replace Jerry Arledge, who is staying on as the school’s athletic director.

The top ranked LSU baseball team won its seventh straight SEC game yesterday as they outscored Alabama 13 to 11. Catcher Alex Milazzo drove in two runs, including the go-ahead run in the seventh inning. The fourth-year player from Zachary says this season has been a lot of fun…
cut 20 (13) “….right now”
Junior centerfielder Dylan Crews was named the SEC Player of the Week today. In four games last week, Crews 6-for-14 at the plate with two home runs 8 R-B-I and a six-hundred on base percentage. Crews leads the nation with a .490 batting average.

While LSU is having fun playing baseball, it was another tough weekend for ULM as they were swept by Georgia Southern. In Saturday’s game, the Warhawks gave up 35 runs.

LSU named Jimmy Lindsey as its new defensive line coach. Lindsey was the D-Line coach at South Carolina the last two seasons. Coach Brian Kelly says Lindsey has a proven track record of developing defensive linemen.

Last week, women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey made her thoughts known publicly that she would like LSU to build a new basketball arena or completely renovate the PMAC. Governor John Bel Edwards was asked about Mulkey’s comments today during an appearance at the Baton Rouge Press Club…
cut 14 (12) “…new library’
There have been numerous reports on the poor condition of LSU’s main library.

Former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte says he is motivated more then ever after he waited until the sixth round to hear his name called in the NFL draft. The New England Patriots drafted the former five star recruit from New Iberia.

College football players that wanted to enter the transfer portal this spring had  until Sunday to get in the portal and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier did not get in. So Nussmeier will be on LSU’s roster in 2023 and has three more years of eligibility left, while Jayden Daniels enters his final season as the likely starter.

The Saints selected a quarterback in the NFL draft as they traded up in the fourth round to take Fresno State QB Jake Haener, who was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs. Coach Dennis Allen likes what he sees from Haener…
cut 16 (11) “….timing and accuracy”

Former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte says he is motivated more then ever after he waited until the sixth round to hear his name called in the NFL draft. The Patriots selected the former five star recruit from New Iberia.

The top ranked LSU baseball team swept its second straight SEC series as they took three from Alabama this past weekend. The Tigers scored 33 runs against Crimson Tide pitching and Coach Jay Johnson liked the approach he saw at the plate…
Cut 18 (10) “..was awesome”
The Purple and Gold are 35-8 and 15-5 in the SEC, a half game behind Vanderbilt for the best record in league play. The Tigers are at Southeastern tomorrow.

The Lions are having a down year and they were swept by Lamar this past weekend. Northwestern State took two of three from Nicholls and the Demons and Colonels are two games back of first place U-I-W.

The Ragin Cajuns lost 3-2 in 11 innings to Coastal Carolina as they dropped two of three to the sixth ranked team in the country. Louisiana Tech took two of three from Middle Tennessee and ULM was swept by Georgia Southern. On Saturday the Warhawks lost 35 to 8.

The top ranked LSU baseball team improved to 15-and-5 in SEC Play after completing a sweep of Alabama with a 13 to 11 win over the Crimson Tide yesterday. The game was tied at nine in the seventh, but catcher Alex Milazzo came through with an RBI single to give the Tigers the lead for good. Milazzo learned after the game he had the trust of Coach Jay Johnson to get the job done…
Cut 19 (17) “ play the game“
LSU is a half game back of Vanderbilt for the best record in SEC play.

The Cajuns fell to 11-10 in Sun Belt play after losing two of three to sixth ranked Coastal Carolina. ULM has lost in six in a row and they are now 15 and 29. Louisiana Tech took two of three from Middle Tennessee and is tied for fourth place in Conference USA.

The Saints used their last pick in the 2023 NFL draft to take wide receiver A-T Perry from Wake Forest. He’s six-foot-three, 195 pounds and had 28 touchdowns during his career with the Demon Deacons. Coach Dennis Allen calls Perry an intriguing prospect…
cut 17 (25) “….football players”
The Saints also signed South Carolina State receiver Shaquan Davis as an unrestricted free agent. He’s six-foot-four, 216 pounds, and in 35 career games he caught 133 passes for 2,724 yards and 29 touchdowns.

Former LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte slid all the way into the sixth round until he was selected by the New England Patriots. At one time during Boutte’s career, he was considered a first round pick, but injuries and a lack of production hurt his draft stock.

The top ranked LSU baseball team held on for an eight to six victory to win game one of its series against Alabama last night. Dylan Crews and Tommy White each homered and Crews drove in four runs. Paul Skenes allowed one run in six innings to improve to 8-and-1 on the season. Game two is tonight at 6 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns knocked off sixth ranked Coastal Carolina 11 to 9. John Taylor had three hits and also drove in three runs as UL Lafayette had 16 hits.

Louisiana Tech had 21 hits and and defeated Middle Tennessee 18-8. Brody Drost had a grand slam and Justin Williams homered twice.

Georgia Southern outscored ULM eight to six, Northwestern State doubled up Nicholls four to two, Lamar edged Southeastern Louisiana five to four, and UIW knocked off Mcneese eight to seven.

The Saints found themselves a pass rusher and a running back in day two of the NFL draft. With the 40th overall pick, the Saints selected defensive end Isaiah Foskey. He’s Notre DAme’s career record-holder for sacks with 26.5 for his career. Folsky had eleven sacks in 2022 and 2021.

In the third round, New Orleans took T-C-U running back Kendre Miller. He rushed for nearly 14-hundred yards for the Horned Frogs and had a streak of five-straight 100 yard rushing games. New Orleans was looking for a running back with Alvin Kamara facing a possible suspension as a result of the battery charges he faces for a fight that occured in a Las Vegas casino.

The Saints have five more picks today.

Former LSU Tiger B-J Ojulari went in the second round to the Arizona Cardinals.

The high school state softball championships are today in Sulphur. Tioga is playing in its first state title game since 1979 as they will take on St. Thomas More in the Division One select state title game.

The Saints held steady with the 29th pick and drafted Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (bruh-ZEE). The six-foot-five, 298 pounder had 51 tackles and nine sacks in 26 games in three seasons at Clemson. His 2021 season ended early because of a torn ACL and last year he only played in ten games because of a severe case of strep throat. Also his 15-year-old sister died last September from brain cancer.

No LSU Tigers were selected in the first round, but defensive end B-J Ojulari (O-juh-lar-e) is expected to be selected in today’s second round. New Orleans has two picks today, one in the second round and in the third round.

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey has found her new point guard as Hailey Van Lith has committed to the Lady Tigers. Van Lith averaged nearly 20 points a game last season for Louisville.

Top-ranked LSU begins a three-game SEC series tonight at home against the Crimson Tide. Alabama enters the game with a 9-9 SEC record, 30-12 overall. The Tigers are 12-5 and in first place in the SEC West and they are 32-8 overall. LSU leads the SEC in hitting and they’ve scored a league-high 397 runs. Coach Jay Johnson on their approach on offense…
cut 17 (20) “….hurting you”
Alabama has the third-best team ERA in the SEC at 3.77. Sophomore right-hander Luke Holman will start for the Tide.

Also this weekend, the Ragin Cajuns host sixth ranked Coastal Carolina, Louisiana Tech is at Middle Tennessee, ULM visits Georgia Southern, Northwestern State hosts Southland leader Nicholls and Grambling hosts Prairie View.

The first round of the NFL draft is tonight and the Saints have the 29th overall pick. General Manager Mickey Loomis has traded up nine times in the first round since he became the G-M in 2002. Loomis says they might not have the draft ammunition to move up this year, but moving back is probably not an option either…
cut 17 (15) “….lesser player”
Former LSU defensive end B-J Ojulari could be a late first round selection. WWL’s Mike Detillier says if Ojulari is not selected tonight, he’ll go early in the second round…
cut 19 (10) “…locker room”
The first round begins at 7 PM.

Kim Mulkey won a national championship in her second season as the head coach of the Lady Tigers now she wants to see the school do something about the 51-year-old Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mulkey told WBRZ-TV that it’s time to either build a new arena or completely renovate the PMAC…
cut 8 (09) “….coat of paint on it”
The last renovation on the PMAC was 2009.

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne will be featured in Sports Illustrated’ s 2023 swimsuit issue. S-I says Dunne is an absolute inspiration for other female athletes. The 20-year-old is the most followed NCAA athlete on social media. The New Jersey native says this is a dream come true.

In college baseball last night, the Cajuns clobbered Northwestern State 15 to 3 and Southern Miss topped Louisiana Tech six to five.

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is tonight, and the Saints hold the 29th overall pick thanks to Sean Payton’s move to Denver. New Orleans’ tenth overall pick belongs to the Eagles after trading up in last year’s first round. Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is known for his aggressive drafting strategy and seems open to moving up again if possible. He says the Saints don’t have the ammunition to make a big jump forward, but don’t expect them to move back either…
Cut 17 (15) “…lesser player.”
Most draft analysts believe the Saints will take a defensive or offensive lineman in the first round. Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (bruh-ZEE) is a popular name. He was a second-team All-ACC selection.

The Pelicans announce guard CJ McCollum underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. McCollum also dealt with a shoulder injury, but he will not have surgery on his torn labrum and instead will undergo an offseason rehabilitation program. He is expected to make a full recovery before training camp.

In college baseball last night. the Ragin Cajuns pounded Northwestern State 15 to 3 as Kyle DeBarge and Will Veillon each had three hits. The Demons are now 21-and-17 and will host Nicholls this weekend. U-L Lafayette begins a three-game series at home against sixth ranked Coastal Carolina on Friday. Louisiana Tech lost its fourth straight game as they fell to Southern Miss six to five. Ethan Bates had a three-run homer in a losing effort. The Bulldogs are at Middle Tennessee this weekend.

In football recruiting news, LSU football receives a commitment from two-sport star Trey’Dez Green from East Feliciana High School. Green is six-foot-eight and caught 42 passes for 864 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. Green also averages 24 points and 13 rebounds on the basketball court.

Nicholls shocked the no. 1 ranked Tigers baseball team with a 6-5 victory in Alex Box. LSU got off to a slow start thanks to a stifling Colonel’s defense, but took a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the sixth and were tied heading into the ninth. With bases loaded, Nicholls pinch hitter Brayden Kuriger broke the tie with a single to right and a second run scored off an LSU error. Kuriiger said he stayed ready for his opportunity…

Cut 30 (11) “…go through.”

The Tigers will look to bounce back Friday vs Alabama while the colonels will hope to carry this momentum into conference play with a series at Northwestern St. this weekend

The Pelicans announced guard CJ McCollum underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb. He will not require surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will undergo an offseason rehabilitation program. He is expected to make a full recovery before training camp.

The Louisiana Tech baseball team will return to action tonight against Southern miss. Tech was picked to win Conference USA in the preseason, but they find themselves in fifth place in the league with 12 more conference games left. Coach Lane Burroughs says a lack of effort is not why this team has not performed to expectations…

Cut 18 (18) “…the case.”

First pitch in Hattiesburg is at 6:00

All-Sothland second team forward Christian Shumate announced he will return to McNeese for his junior season. The cowboy’s leading scorer and rebounder was second the conference in boards and averaged 15 points and almost 10 rebounds a game. He helped lead McNeese to the conference tournament semifinals and broke a 33 year old record for most rebounds in the tournament.  First year head coach Will Wade says he’s excited to see what they can do together next season.