As expected LSU baseball has been awarded one of the 16 regional sites in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are also expected to be a top eight national seed, which means they would be in position to host a super regional.

Who will be in LSU’s regional will be answered today. Two other other Louisiana teams have received automatic berths. Despite only winning 19 games this season, Tulane has received an automatic bid after winning the American Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament by beating top seeded East Carolina eight to six yesterday. The victory gave the program its ninth conference tournament win.

Nicholls won its first Southland Baseball Tournament title since 1998 when they defeated U-N-O six to three on Saturday in Lake Charles.

The Ragin Cajuns made it to the Sun Belt Tournament Title game, but lost to Southern Miss six to two. UL Lafayette is 40-22 and they’ll find out today if they’ve done enough to get an at-large bid.
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LSU baseball fans were disappointed to see the Tigers get eliminated in the SEC Tournament on Friday. But Coach Jay Johnson said after the game, they now have a chance to catch their second wind…
cut 22 (22) “…here”
LSU will play Friday against a team to be announced in the opening round of the Baton Rouge Regional.

Delgado avoided elimination in the National Junior College World Series in Colorado with an eleven to five win over Andrew College in Georgia. The win marks the progam’s first World Series victory since 2016. Delgado is now 46-12 on the season and they will play again Monday afternoon.

The LSU Tigers were sent home from the SEC Tournament yesterday as they suffered their second consecutive one run loss as they fell to Texas A-and-M five to four. The Aggies scored four runs in the seventh inning to take the lead. LSU relief pitcher Sam Dutton gave up a three-run homer. The Tigers had their chances as they left 12 runners on base and struck out 11 times. The team’s leading run producer, Tommy White, did not play and Coach Jay Johnson was asked why after the game…
cut 19 (09) “…next week”
LSU will find out on Monday who they will host in a regional.

Could Nicholls or UNO be in a regional with LSU? Those two teams will battle it out today in the Southland Tournament Championship game. The Colonels need just one win, while the Privateers need to win two games to secure an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. The action gets underway at 1 PM in Lake Charles.

The Ragin Cajuns are still alive in the Sun Belt Tournament after beating Texas State 12 to six. Carson Roccaforte (Rock-uh-fort) drove in five runs. U-L Lafayette will have to beat top-seeded Coastal Carolina twice today to advance to the championship game.

Louisiana Tech’s season is done as they lost to Charlotte four to one in the Conference USA Tournament. After playing in the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons, the Bulldogs finished with a 28-31 record.

Grambling fell to Bethune-Cookman seven to three. The Wildcats and Tigers will play again today at 3 PM to find out who plays in the SWAC Championship game.

The Ragin Cajuns softball team dropped the opener of its Super Regional Series to Washington as they were blanked by the Huskies eight to nothing. Game two is tonight at 6 PM.

The Saints have reportedly brought former Raiders and Buccaneers head coach John Gruden to help new quarterback Derek Carr learn the offense. Gruden coached Carr from 2018 through the first five games of the 2021 season and Gruden knows the type of offense the Saints run.

There was a celebration this afternoon at the White House for Kim Mulkey and the LSU Lady Tigers. Even President Joe Biden is impressed with how quickly this group came together to win the school’s first national title in women’s basketball….
cut 12 (12) “…laughter”
Mulkey has seen five presidents in the executive mansion. Four as a head coach and once as a former Olympian after the US Women’s basketball team won a Gold Medal in 1984.

Southern was eliminated from the SWAC Tournament as they fell to Bethune-Cookman 10-6. Bethune-Cookman advances to play Grambling tonight.

Nicholls has advanced to its first Southland Tournament Championship game since 1998 as the Colonels defeated U-N-O five to three today.

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U-L Lafayette fans are getting ready for a late night tonight so they can watch the Lady Cajun softball team battle Washington in game one of a super regional series. First pitch from Seattle is at 9 PM. The 22nd-ranked Cajuns have won 50 games this year, while the Huskies are 41-13 and ranked fifth in the country. U-L Coach Gerry Glasco says there will be a lot of talent on the field during this best-of-three series
Cut 16 (16) “..hard-fought series.”

And the U-L Lafayette baseball team will look to survive in the Sun Belt Tournament. The Cajuns will face Texas State tonight after losing to top-seeded Coastal Carolina last night. U-L Lafayette has won five straight over the Bobcats including a six to one win on Wednesday.

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.