The game 14-game losing streak is over for the LSU men’s basketball team as they defeted Vanderbilt last night 84-77. Coach Matt McMahon says his squad entered the game with the right mindset…
cut 19 (18) “…to have success”
The Tigers got a big game from K-J Williams who had 35 points. It’s the first win for the Bayou Bengals in 56 days.

In the Sun Belt, the Ragin Cajuns defeated Arkansas State 85-74 last night as Jordan Brown had a double-double 24 points and 12 rebounds and Greg Williams Junior added 18 points. U-L Lafayette is in third place in the Sun Belt.

ULM had a nine point lead at halftime, but lost in overtime to Troy 82-78. The Warhawks have lost six in a row.

The Ragin Cajuns scored rallied to beat BYU in their home opener last night. Freshman Caleb Stelly had a two-out, RBI single to cap a three-run eight inning. Blake Marshall struck out a career-high five in relief to get the win.

Mississippi State crushed ULM 14-3. South Alabama edged Nicholls five to four.

The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is in Nashville tonight to face Vanderbilt. After giving up 79 points in Sunday’s win at Florida and 88 points in a recent loss to South Carolina, Coach Kim Mulkey is looking for better field goal percentage defense…
Cut 16 (21) “..get their attention.”
Tip off is at 6:30.

The Pelicans return from the All-Star break tonight as they are in Toronto.

Charges have been dropped against LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers who was arrested in New Orleans this week for a misdemeanor count of illegal carrying of a weapon on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Prosecutors decided to drop charges on the condition that Nabers does not get the gun back.

The LSU men’s basketball team will try to end a 14-game losing streak tonight when they host Vanderbilt. A 15th straight loss would tie a school record set in 2017. Vanderbilt comes into tonight’s game with a five-game winning streak, the second longest in the SEC. Tip off is at 6 PM.

In college baseball tonight….the Ragin Cajuns open their home schedule as they host BYU. U-L Lafayette took two of three from Rice last weekend, while the Cougars split a four game series with Louisiana Tech. Nicholls is at South Alabama, while ULM travels to Mississippi State.

The Pelicans return from the All-Star break tomorrow with a game in Toronto. Dyson Daniels and Larry Nance Junior are listed as probable to play. There are 23 games left in the regular season and they are currently in seventh place in the Western Conference standings.

The fifth ranked LSU Lady Tigers have two regular season games left. LSU is at Vanderbilt tomorrow night. In Saturday’s win over Florida a few role players stepped up as Jasmine Carson knocked down a career-high seven three-pointers and LaDazhia Williams had a double-double. Coach Kim Mulkey says they’ll need more from their supporting cast going forward…
Cut 17 (20) “…this league”
Tip off tomorrow in Nashville is at 6:30.

The top ranked LSU baseball fell behind four to nothing to Southern yesterday, but Tre Morgan and the Tigers roared back for a 18-4 win over the Jaguars. Morgan hit for the cycle and he did it in order, capping it off with a three run home run in the sixth….
cut 16 (23) “…day Tre”
That’s the Chris Blair of the LSU Sports Radio Network. LSU is 4-0 and they’ll play Kansas State Friday afternoon at the Round Rock Classic in Texas.

In other action, ninth ranked Arkansas outscored Grambling nine to seven. Southeastern Louisiana clobbered Jackson State 19 to 0 as the Lions are 5-0. Northwestern State edged LSU-A five to four and Sam Houston slammed McNeese 18-6.

LSU’s leading receiver last season Malik Nabers is facing a weapons’ charge after he was booked into the Orleans Parish Jail on a charge of illegal carrying of a weapon. Nabers was released Tuesday morning and not required to post bond. He caught 72 passes for 1,017 yards and three touchdowns last season.

LSU Special Teams Coordinator Brian Polian is reportedly transitioning to an off-the field role. Polian a longtime assistant for head coach Brian Kelly will move into a GM style role according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The Tigers struggled on special teams last season and Kelly is looking for a new coach.

Could we see new rules for college football designed to reduce the number of plays, which will lead to shorter games? Sports Illustrated Ross Dellenger reports college football executives are looking at several proposals including no longer stopping the clock after a first down and an incomplete pass.

LSU’s leading receiver last season Malik Nabers has been arrested on gun charges. Records show he was booked into the Orleans Parish Jail early this morning on a charge of illegal carrying of a weapon. The LSU athletics department tells WAFB-TV they are aware of the arrest and working to gather more information. Last season, Nabers caught 72 passes for 1,017 yards and three touchdowns.

LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly is reportedly making a change with his special teams coordinator. Multiple reports say Brian Polian will transition to an off-field role. LSU special teams units were frustrating to watch in 2022 as they had trouble staying away from penalties, different guys mishandled punts and two blocked kicks cost LSU the season opener against Florida State.

Ross Dellenger at Sports Illustrated is reporting college football executives are looking at making changes in an effort to reduce plays in games for safety and game length reasons. Dellenger reports one proposal that seems to have wide support is keeping the clock running after a first down.

After visiting the Jets over the weekend, free agent quarterback Derek Carr is still not in a rush to sign with a team. It’s been reported Carr had a good visit with the Jets, but his brother, David Carr, told the NFL Network that Derek is expected to take more visits and that this is a long process. The Saints met with Carr before the Raiders released the four-time Pro Bowler.

Tough loss for Nicholls basketball last night as the Colonels fell to Texas A-and-M Commerce 72-71 on their home floor. The Lions scored the winning bucket with five seconds left as Nicholls lost for just the second time at home this season. They are nine and six in Southland play and tied with Southeastern for third place.

Tomorrow night, LSU men’s basketball will try to end a game 14-game losing streak as the Tigers host Vanderbilt. The Commodores are on a roll as they’ve won five in a row. Tip off is at 6 PM.

LSU’s Angel Reese has been named SEC Player of the Week for a sixth consecutive time which is a new record for the league. Reese is averaging 24 points and 16 rebounds a game. The Lady Tigers are at Vandy on Thursday.

ESPN reporting LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly is moving special teams and recruiting coordinator Brian Polian to an off the field role on the staff. The Tigers special teams unit struggled last season as they struggled handling punts, there were penalties and two blocked kicks cost them the season opener against Florida State.

Ross Dellenger at Sports Illustrated is reporting there’s discussion of rule changes for college football that would shorten games in an effort to reduce the number of plays. Dellenger reports there are proposals that call for the clock to continue to run after first downs and incomplete passes.

After visiting the Jets over the weekend, free agent quarterback Derek Carr is still not in a rush to to sign with a team. It’s been reported Carr had a good visit with the Jets, but hsi brother, David Carr, told the NFL Network that Derek is expected to take more visits and that this is a long process. The Saints met with Carr before the Raiders released the four-time Pro Bowler.

Top-ranked LSU baseball takes on Southern University this afternoon and second baseman Gavin Dugas is off to a great start. In two games in the sweep over Western Michigan, Dugas was six for eight at the plate and hit two home runs. Dugas says swinging at a bad pitch in the fall led to an eye doctor determining he was nearly blind in his left eye which led to surgery…
Cut 16 (19) “…fits properly.”
Dugas and the Tigers take on the Jaguars at 2 PM today.

Last night, Louisiana Tech defeated B-Y-U 10 to 2 to even up a four-game series with the Bulldogs. Brody Drost and Philip Matulia each drove in three runs. Ethan Bates struck out five to earn the win in relief.

The top ranked LSU baseball team will battle with cross town foe Southern University this afternoon at 2 PM at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers are coming off a sweep over Western Michigan. They outhit the Broncos 26 to 9 during the three game series. Second baseman Gavin Dugas is expecting big things from LSU’s offense…
cut 17 (18) “….gonna do’
LSU pitcher Paul Skenes was named SEC Pitcher of the Week for his performance in the season opener. He struck out 12 in six shutout innings.

Last night in Ruston, Louisiana Tech beat BYU 10 to 2 to split their four game series with the Cougars. Brody Drost drove in a three runs for Tech.

Tough loss for Nicholls basketball last night as the Colonels fell to Texas A-and-M Commerce 72-71 on their home floor. The Lions scored the winning bucket with five seconds left as Nicholls lost for just the second time at home this season. They are nine and six in Southland Play.

For the second straight game the McNeese Softball team beat a ranked opponent. After knocking off 22nd ranked North Texas on Sunday, the Cowgirls defeated 12th ranked Washington three to two yesterday in Lake Charles. Jil Poullard had the game winning hit, a solo home run in the fourth inning. Coach James Landreneau also got great pitching from senior Whitney Tate…
cut 20 (17) “….behind her”
McNeese is now 9-and-2 on the season and they will host South Alabama today at 3 PM.

The top ranked LSU baseball team looked good in sweeping Western Michigan this past weekend. The Tigers won the season opener 10-to-0, five to three on Saturday and then nine to two on Sunday. Coach Jay Johnson says it’s a brand of baseball that’s sustainable…
cut 19 (15) “…biggest takeaway”
The Tigers did not commit any errors, gave up five runs and Gavin Dugas hit two home runs and was six for eight at the plate.

The LSU Lady Tigers continue to be ranked fifth in the latest A-P poll after beating Florida 90-79. Jasmine Carson hit a career-high seven three-pointers and finished with 25 points. Coach Kim Mulkey is glad to see Carson step up…
cut 17 (09) “…hitting them”

The LSU men’s basketball team’s losing streak is up to 14 games after losing to South Carolina 82-73 on Saturday. It was only the third SEC win of the season for the Gamecocks. Coach Matt McMahon continues to put the blame on himself for the team’s inability to crack the win column…
cut 29 (29) “…to win”
LSU hosts Vanderbilt on Wednesday.

Tonight. Nicholls basketball hosts Texas A-and-M Commerce. The Colonels are 9-5 in the Southland, while the Lions are 7-and-7.

Louisiana Tech baseball wraps up its series with BYU tonight. The Cougars have won two of the first three games in the series.

The top-ranked LSU baseball team opened the 2023 season with a three-game sweep over Western Michigan. The Tigers allowed five runs in the series and Coach Jay Johnson says his pitchers executed well…
Cut 18 (14) “..three ball count.”
LSU also did not commit an error over the weekend and the Tigers hit three home runs yesterday. Gavin Dugas hit his second of the weekend. Dylan Crews and Jordan Thompson also hit homers.

Southeastern Louisiana completed a four-game sweep of Lafayette by beating the Lions 11 to four yesterday. The Ragin Cajuns missed out on sweeping Rice as the Owls salvaged a game in the series with a 12 to eight win. ULM took two of three from Bradley. The Warhawks won eight to four yesterday as Chipper Menard from Houma threw six strong innings.

For the first time in SEC play, the fifth-ranked LSU Lady Tigers scored 90 points in a game as they defeated Florida on the road 90-79 yesterday. Coach Kim Mulkey is pleased with the win in front of 35 hundred fans…
Cut 16 (23) “…they had”
Angel Reese had 25 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists. Jasmine Carson broke out of a scoring slump as she had 25 points.

In other hoops action, LSU men’s basketball’s losing streak is up to 14 games. ULM has lost five in a row. La Tech has lost four in a row after falling to Charlotte 74-67.

For the first time in SEC play, the fifth-ranked LSU Lady Tigers scored 90 points in a game as they defeated Florida on the road 90-79 yesterday. Coach Kim Mulkey is pleased with the win in front of 35 hundred fans…
Cut 16 (23) “…they had”
Angel Reese had 25 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists. Jasmine Carson broke out of a scoring slump as she had 25 points.

In other hoops action, LSU men’s basketball’s losing streak is up to 14 games. ULM has lost five in a row. La Tech has lost four in a row after falling to Charlotte 74-67.

The top ranked LSU baseball team looked good in sweeping Western Michigan this past weekend. The Tigers won the season opener 10-to-0, five to three on Saturday and then nine to two on Sunday. Coach Jay Johnson says it’s a brand of baseball that’s sustainable…
cut 19 (15) “…biggest takeaway”
The Tigers did not commit any errors, gave up five runs and Gavin Dugas hit two home runs and was six for eight at the plate.

Southeastern Louisiana completed a four-game sweep of Lafayette by beating the Lions 11 to four yesterday. The Ragin Cajuns missed out on sweeping Rice as the Owls salvaged a game in the series with a 12 to eight win. ULM took two of three from Brandley. The Warhawks won eight to four yesterday as Chipper Menard from Houma threw six strong innings.

The top ranked LSU baseball team started its season with a dominating 10-0 win over Western Michigan on cold and windy Friday at Alex Box Stadium. Big right-hander Paul Skenes struck out 12 and allowed just three hits in his LSU debut. Freshman designated hitter Jared Jones had a two-run double and Ben Nippolt drove in two runs as well.

Rough start to the season for Louisiana Tech as B-Y-U blew out the Bulldogs 10 to 1. Jonathan Fincher gave up three runs in four innings and suffered the loss. Ryan Harland and Jacob Havern did not have good outings out of the bullpen.

Heath Hood’s two-run homer in the eighth inning powered the Cajuns to a five-to-four win over Rice. ULM blanked Bradley seven to nothing as Cam Barlow struck out seven in five innings. Kade Dupont had three hits. Mcneese shutout Creighton 1-to-0 and Nicholls blanked Lindenwood 4-0.

In NFL news….Free agent quarterback Derek Carr will reportedly meet with the Jets this weekend. Carr previously visited with the Saints, before he was released by the Raiders. There’s speculation the Jets are also interested in Aaron Rodgers if he wants out of Green Bay.

Here’s a look at the men’s basketball schedule for today, LSU has a chance to end its 13-game losing streak as they host South Carolina at noon. The Gamecocks are 9-and-17 overall, and 2-and-11 in the SEC.

Northwestern State has won nine in a row and the Demons will host UNO this afternoon. The Demons are tied for first in the Southland with Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi. The Islanders are at McNeese. The Cowboys have a three-game winning streak. .

ULM tries to end a four-game losing streak at South Alabama. Louisiana Tech has lost three in a row and they host Charlotte. The Ragin Cajuns have a tough road test at James Madison in Harrisonburg, Virginia.