The LSU Baseball team is in Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama for a 3-game set beginning today. The Tigers are No. 14 in the official NCAA RPI rankings entering the series and are in a four-way tie for 3rd place in the overall league standings with Auburn, Texas A&M and Georgia. The first pitch in game 1 is 6pm.

Just before UL-Lafayette opens its home series against UT Arlington today, they will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ragin’ Cajuns 1972 Southland Conference Championship team.

Elsewhere, Southern will host Arkansas Pine Bluff, Northwestern State is at McNeese, ULM hosts Texas State, Nicholls is at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Southeastern hosts Houston Baptist.

LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon has added one of the stars of his 2021-22 Murray State basketball team to the Tiger roster. Forward KJ Williams was the Oak Valley Conference Player of the year last season.

D-1-baseball-dot-com has its latest projections of the 64-team NCAA tournament field. Included among them are four Louisiana schools, predicting McNeese and Louisiana Tech join LSU in Baton Rouge for an opening regional. The Tigers have made a climb in the rankings as of late, and D1 managing editor Kendall Rogers says they’re in position to host for the 27th time in program history…:
Cut 16 (14) “they’re hosting”

Louisiana Tech is looking to make it back to the postseason for the second consecutive season. Rogers says Tech’s experienced roster makes them the type of team that no one will want to face in the postseason…:
Cut 18 (15) “ upward right now”
D-1 has U-Lafayette 46th in the power rankings and heading to Hattiesburg for a regional.

With some success over the past couple of weekends, LSU baseball has slowly made its way back into the conversation for hosting a regional after a disappointing start in SEC play. Pitching is going to be a critical element for the Tigers as they finish with series against Bama, Ole Miss, and Vandy over the next three weekends. Blake Money opened the season as LSU’s top starter, but now Coach Jay Johnson says his role is up in the air.

Cut 21 (20) “…really believe that.”

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Four teams from Louisiana are currently projected to make the NCAA baseball tournament field of 64 according to D-1-baseball-dot-com. LSU gets in a 15-seed, with Louisiana Tech, McNeese, and U-L expected to join the Tigers in the postseason.

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Matt McMahon continues to quickly add talent to what had been a barren LSU basketball roster just weeks ago. Today, the Tigers announced that former Murray State forward KJ Williams is headed to Baton Rouge. Williams was the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year last season and was twice named national player of the week. The 6-10 senior averaged 18 points and eight rebounds in 34 games. LSU now has 11 players on scholarship, with six transfers, two returnees, and three high school signees. Guard Adam Miller is also contemplating a return to the program after entering the transfer portal.

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In an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Editor Tim Buckley, LSU football coach Brian Kelly says that he’s open to having both a starter and a change-of-pace QB as the 2022 season begins. Kelly says that a starter likely won’t be named until August. For the entire story visit TigerRag-dot-com.

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With some success over the past couple of weekends, LSU baseball has slowly made its way back into the conversation for hosting a regional after a disappointing start in SEC play. In the middle of it all has been Tigers outfielder Jacob Berry. Berry ranks in the top five in the conference in batting average, total hits, home runs, and total bases. That type of production has Berry feeling really confident at the plate.

Cut 21 (16) “…moving forward.”

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Louisiana Tech picked up its fourth straight victory, edging Northwestern State, 4-3 in Natchitoches. The Bulldogs improve to 32-15 on the season. Steele Netterville went 2-for-4 and got the scoring started with a two-run blast in the first. Kyle Crigger gave up a run in the ninth but held on to collect his 10^th save of the season.

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In an exclusive interview with Tiger Rag Editor Tim Buckley, LSU football coach Brian Kelly says that he’s open to having both a starter and a change-of-pace QB as the 2022 season begins. Kelly agreed when it was suggested that it could be something similar to how the Saints used both Drew Brees and Taysom Hill for multiple seasons. The Tigers have four talented quarterbacks on the roster: Myles Brennan, the sixth-year veteran; Jayden Daniels, the electrifying transfer; Garrett Nussmeier, the talented upstart; and Walker Howard, the five-star freshman. All but Howard are still in consideration for the starting job heading into the summer. Kelly says that a starter likely won’t be named until August. For the entire story visit TigerRag-dot-com and be sure to tune in to Tiger Rag Radio each Tuesday night.

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Tyrann Mathieu met with the media after signing his new contract with the Saints. The Honey Badger says at age 30, he still has plenty in the tank.

Cut 16 (10) “…some more.”

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The “Honey Badger” has come home. Tyrann Mathieu is officially a New Orleans Saint and he couldn’t be happier. David Grubb has more…:
Cut 3 (34) “I’m David Grubb”

The Saints now know who they will be facing in London for their Week 4 game, and when. New Orleans will head across the pond on October 2nd and take on the Vikings in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for their appearance as part of the NFL’s International Series.

A bill to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports in Louisiana cleared another legislative hurdle. In support of the proposal, the panel heard from retired women’s soccer player Anne Metz, who said her career ended when she was blindsided during a game by a biological male competing as a woman…:
Cut 18 (11) “my head”
The bill now goes to the House floor for final passage. The same bill was passed last year, but vetoed by the Governor. A veto override attempt failed.

The 21st-ranked LSU men’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Stockton Regional as the No. 4 seed. The Tigers learned of their fate for regional placement on Wednesday.

The UNO men’s tennis team makes its first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament tomorrow, after claiming the program’s first-ever conference championship.

The New Orleans Saints released a pair of players to make room for the signing of Tyrann Mathieu, as “Honey Badger” took his physical and signed his reported three-year, $33-million contract today. It’s an exciting time for Mathieu’s high school alma mater, St. Augustine where he was a multi-sport star for the Purple Knights. School President and CEO Aulston Taylor says his journey and perseverance serve as an example to the young men who walk the school’s halls today.

Cut 18 (21) “…someone did that.”

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It’s not Breakfast at Wimbledon, but the Saints will face the Minnesota Vikings in London on Oct. 2 as part of the NFL’s International Series. The game will be played in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with kickoff at 8:30 am locally on the NFL Network.

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Plenty of college baseball across the state last night, starting with LSU’s 10-6 victory over Nicholls. The Tigers hit four home runs, two from freshman Josh Pearson, but committed three errors to help keep the game close…Lamar routed Southern 15-5 on The Bluff, while McNeese blasted Stephen F. Austin, 17-7. Eight different Cowboys had at least two hits, with seven driving in at least one run. Braden Duhon, Payton Harden, and Julian Gonzales combined to go 10-for-15, with nine RBI and five runs scored.  Louisiana Tech picked up its third straight win, beating UL-Monroe 11-5. Jorge Corona’s grand slam in the top of the eighth broke the game open for the Bulldogs. And Tulane took the Pelican Cup from UNO for the first time since 2018 with a 6-5 win over the Privateers.

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UNO’s men’s tennis team makes its first-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament this Friday, after claiming the program’s first-ever conference championship. The downside…the Privateers open against the defending national champion and second-seeded Florida Gators.

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Tyrann Mathieu and the New Orleans Saints are expected to officially announce their agreement on a three-year, $33-million contract to sign the three-time All-Pro safety. You can expect that a portion of those dollars will be dedicated to giving back. Community service has been a major part of Mathieu’s career; he was nominated by the Kansas City Chiefs for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award last season, an honor that went to another former LSU Tiger, Andrew Whitworth. CEO of St. Augustine high school in New Orleans, Aulston Taylor says these were the values Mathieu was taught as a Purple Knight years ago.

Cut 19 (20) _“…young men.”

The NFL announced the Saints will play the Vikings in London during week 4 of the upcoming season.

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Number 16 LSU led 10-0 over Nicholls, but had to hold off the Colonels as they rallied for six runs in the last two innings. The Tigers hit four home runs, two from freshman Josh Pearson, but committed three errors to help keep the game close. Edgar Alvarez had two hits for Nicholls in the losing effort. LSU heads to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama. With three series left in the regular season, the Tigers are in a three-way tie for second in the SEC West, two games behind Arkansas.

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In other scores from last night…Lamar routed Southern 15-5 on The Bluff, while McNeese blasted Stephen F. Austin, 17-7. Eight different Cowboys had at least two hits, with seven driving in at least one run. Braden Duhon, Payton Harden, and Julian Gonzales combined to go 10-for-15, with nine RBI and five runs scored.  Louisiana Tech picked up its third straight win, beating UL-Monroe 11-5. Jorge Corona’s grand slam in the top of the eighth broke the game open for the Bulldogs. And Tulane took the Pelican Cup from UNO for the first time since 2018 with a 6-5 win over the Privateers.

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The homecoming of former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has electrified New Orleans Saints fans, but perhaps no place is more proud of the “Honey Badger” than St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, where Mathieu’s athletic career began. School CEO Aulston Taylor says it’s been a long time coming, but it’s great to see a Purple Knight back in the Black and Gold…:
Cut 17 (20) “ coming back”

New Orleans is expected to make it official today, and The Honey Badger reportedly set to land a three year 33-million-dollar deal and $18 million fully guaranteed.

The LSU Baseball team took care of business last night knocking off Nicholls in The Box 10-6. Tiger Freshman right fielder Josh Pearson blasted two homers and collected five RBI in the game. LSU improved to 30-14 on the year, while Nicholls dropped to 24-17. Jay Johnson’s Tigers will now turn their attention back to the SEC has they travel to Tuscaloosa this weekend for a 3-game set versus Alabama.

Louisiana Tech used a five-run bottom of the eighth inning including a grand slam for Jorge Coronoa to pull away from ULM 11-5 Tuesday night at JC Love Field. The Bulldogs now move to 31-15 overall. The Warhawks are now 15-27. Tech now heads to Natchitoches for a quick road trip to take on Northwestern State this evening at 6.

Elsewhere around the diamond in the state, Southern fell to Lamar 15-5. Tulane edged UNO 6-5. McNeese clobbered Stephen F Austin 17-7.

Following a series win over Georgia, LSU baseball seems to have found its bearings. The Tigers have won six of eight and are climbing the power rankings. Cade Doughty says there’s no time to look back with plenty of tough competition ahead.

Cut 16 (14) “…get the job done.”

The Tigers host Nicholls tonight at 6:30 before going for their third straight SEC series win on the road at Alabama this weekend.

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In other action around the state, Lamar visits the Southern Jaguars while McNeese hosts Stephen F. Austin. UL-Monroe heads west on I-20 to take on Louisiana Tech, as UNO travels across town to play Tulane for the Pelican Cup in New Orleans.

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Southern University offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter was one of four players selected from Historically Black Colleges in this past weekend’s NFL Draft. Carter was taken by the Bears in the seventh, becoming the first player from The Bluff drafted since Lenny Williams in 2004.

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The U-L Ragin Cajuns have won 10 of their last 12 in the Sun Belt Conference and sit three games behind Texas State in the standings. They’ll take on the Bobcats next weekend, but up first is UT-Arlington, and Coach Matt Deggs says his team won’t take the struggling Mavericks lightly.

Cut 18 (15) “…can we play.”

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In tonight’s NBA playoffs, the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks look to take a 2-0 lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, while Golden State tries to do the same against the Memphis Grizzlies in the West.

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The LSU women’s basketball team has added another transfer, 5-foot-8 guard Kateri Poole from Ohio State. Last season Poole averaged 4.8 points and 2.4 assists for the Buckeyes and played in OSU’s win over the Tigers in the second round of the NCAA tournament. With three transfers now, Kim Mulkey’s recruiting class for next season is up to seven players.

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The Saints and former LSU star safety Tyrann Mathieu have officially reached an agreement on a 3 year, $33 million dollar contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Exact language is still being finalized, but the Honey Badger is coming home. Kyle Mosley of the Saints News Network says the New Orleans D is now poised to be off the charts good…:
CUT 21 (12) “talented group”
Matheiu was a huge part of the Chiefs defense that won a Super Bowl in 2019.

There are plenty of mid week in state baseball matchups including Louisiana Tech and ULM who are set to play today in Ruston before the Bulldogs travel to face Northwestern State tomorrow. Stephen F Austin is at McNeese today and UNO is at Tulane.

The LSU Baseball team’s 2-1 series victory over Georgia has helped get the Tigers back into Collegiate Baseball’s Top 25 poll at No. 23. Cade Doughty, who sealed the series fate out with a walk-off home run Sunday says there’s still plenty of tough competition ahead…:
Cut 16 (14) “get the job done”
LSU hosts Nicholls this evening inside The Box.

The UL-Lafayette baseball team has won 10 of their last 12 in the Sun Belt and Coach Matt Deggs says the Ragin Cajuns remain focused on racking up the Ws..:
Cut 18 (15) “ can we play”
The Cajuns sit 3 games behind Texas State in the standings and take on the Bobcats next weekend.

The New Orleans Saints finished up their weekend at the NFL Draft. Head coach Dennis Allen says he’s pleased with the players they’ve selected, but the search for talent continues.

Cut 21 (10) “…improve your team.

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According to reports New Orleans native, LSU standout, and Super Bowl champion safety, Tyrann Mathieu will be signing a three-year, $33 million contract, with $18 million fully guaranteed with the Saints. Mathieu, entering his 10^th season, has been named to the Pro Bowl in each of the last two seasons, and was first-team All-Pro in 2019 and 2020. An official announcement is expected on Tuesday. No word yet on whether Mathieu, who has worn number 32 throughout his pro career, will try to get number seven from tight end Taysom Hill.

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The Saints added 17 undrafted free agents to the roster as well, including Nicholls State’s all-time leader in catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, Dai’Jean Dixon.

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LSU baseball’s series win over Georgia has lifted the Tigers to 16^th in the RPI rankings. At 12-9, LSU is tied for second in the SEC West. The Tigers host Nicholls State on Tuesday before traveling to Tuscaloosa to take on Bama this weekend.

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Former LSU women’s basketball guard Khayla Pointer has been waived by the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces. Pointer, the first pick of the second round in this year’s draft, was a long shot to make the Aces, who have a lot of depth at the guard position. In one preseason game, she scored four points, with one assist, one steal, and three turnovers in 11 minutes of action.

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McNeese State alumnus and Basketball Hall of Famer Joe Dumars has been named the NBA’s Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. In his position, Dumars will oversee development of rules, conduct and discipline policies, as well as engage with stakeholders at every level. Dumars spent the last three seasons as Chief Strategy Officer for the Sacramento Kings following a 15-year tenure with the Detroit Pistons. The Shreveport native was also the Southland Conference Player of the Decade in the 1980s after a stellar on-court career for the Cowboys.

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