LSU football Coach Brian Kelly introduced Matt House as his new defensive coordinator. He spent the past three seasons as linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. House says he hasn’t decided if LSU will be a four-three defense or a three-four, but Kelly emphasized that he wants the Tigers to give opponents multiple looks this season.

Cut 17 (18) “…as possible.”

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The U-L Cajuns won their third game in a row to pull to .500 on the season, with an 82-69 road win over Georgia Southern. Theo Akwuba posted 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his fifth double-double. They play their regular-season finale tomorrow at Georgia State.

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A pair of ranked teams will square off on the softball diamond tonight when second-ranked Alabama visits Lamson Park to tangle with the number fifteen Ragin’ Cajuns. U-L is off to a 6-0 start and batting .453 this season while allowing just two runs.

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Hosting the Tigers for the first time since 1998, number 15 Louisiana Tech defeated 8th-ranked LSU 11-6 last night in an early statement game by the Bulldogs, who are off to a 4-0 start. After dominating one of the top teams in the country, Tech broadcaster Dave Nitz likes the potential in Ruston but says there isn’t much time to celebrate this win with some big games ahead.

Cut 10 (12) “…next week.”

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The LSU men continued their late-season slide on the hardwood with a 66-71 loss at number six Kentucky. Xavier Pinson had game-highs with 26 points and eight assists but the Tigers couldn’t hold on to an eight-point halftime lead, getting outscored 48-35 in the second half. LSU falls to seventh in the SEC with three games to play, including season-ending matchups with number 18 Arkansas and 24^th-ranked Alabama.

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LSU’s women will try to extend their win streak to seven games and tighten their grip on second place in the SEC tonight when they host the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tigers have 23 wins already this season, their highest since 2011-12 and their 11 conference wins are the most in 13 years.

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LSU football Coach Brian Kelly introduced Matt House as his new defensive coordinator. He spent the past three seasons as linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. House hasn’t decided on the Tigers’ defensive alignment, saying he’s still learning personnel before he develops a scheme…

Cut 18 (19) “…we can become.”

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The New Orleans Saints have named Ryan Nielsen and Kris Richard as co-defensive coordinators. Saints analyst Bobby Hebert says he expects the Saints defense to remain dominant under the pair…

Cut 20 (22) “…ten wins.”

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Louisiana Tech travels to Texas in search of their 20^th win of the season, as the Bulldogs take on Rice tonight. Tech is tied for second in the Conference USA standings and has won four straight over the Owls. Coach Erick Konkol says a fifth win won’t come easily, with Rice sitting at 9-4 at home this year.

Cut 29 (18) “…in their building.”

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LSU continued its late-season slide with a 66-71 loss at number six Kentucky. Xavier Pinson had game-highs with 26 points and eight assists but the Tigers couldn’t hold on to an eight-point halftime lead, getting outscored 48-35 in the second half.

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In other men’s games, LSU-Shreveport topped 11^th-ranked LSU-Alexandria in NAIA action. The Ragin Cajuns have won three in a row after beating Georgia Southern, and Tulane fell to number 14 Houston.

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For the women, LSU-S knocked off LSU-A as well, and Tulane won its 20^th game of the season and 8^th in a row after beating SMU.

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Louisiana Tech fans are celebrating today as the Bulldogs handed LSU its first loss on the young baseball season as 15th ranked Tech trounced the second-ranked Tigers 11 to six. LSU committed five errors and Tigers pitching could not handle the top of La Tech’s batting order. Taylor Young and Philip Matulia combined to drive in seven runs.

In other action. Tulane held on to beat Nicholls seven to five and Missouri slammed Southern 19-8.

In basketball, LSU fell to 7 and 8 in the SEC after losing to sixth-ranked Kentucky 71 to 66 in Lexington. LSU’s leading scorer Tari Eason only had five points, because of foul trouble and the Wildcats scored 48 points in the second half.

ULM lost its fourth straight as they fell to Georgia State 82-70, while the Cajuns won their third in a row, defeating Georgia Southern 82-69. Tulane lost to 14th ranked Houston 81-67.

LSU football Coach Brian Kelly introduced his new defensive coordinator to the media on Wednesday. Matt House was the D-C at the University of Pittsburgh, F-I-U, and Kentucky. The past three seasons he was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and helped them win a Super Bowl. Kelly on why he hired House…
Cut 16 (18) “…to Matt.”

The Saints have named defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen and secondary coach Kris Richard as co-defensive coordinators. Current head coach Dennis Allen was the team’s D-C last season and its expected he will continue to call defensive plays. Saints analyst Mike Detillier…
cut 19 (12) “…head coach”

The Saints announce Ryan Nielsen and Kris Richard will both serve as co-defensive coordinators, taking the place of Dennis Allen, who is now the head coach. Nielsen, who is also the defensive line coach, is entering his 20th season of coaching and has been with the Saints since 2017. Richard, who is the secondary coach, was the Seahawks defensive coordinator from 2015 to 17. The team also confirmed Pete Carmichael will continue as the offensive coordinator and Kodi Burns is the new wide receivers coach.

The LSU basketball team is at sixth-ranked Kentucky tonight. The Tigers beat the Wildcats in the PMAC on January fourth, but Kentucky is 16-and-0 in Rupp Arena and they expect 24-thousand fans for tonight’s 8 PM tip.

In other action tonight…Tulane hosts 14th ranked Houston. The Ragin Cajuns are at Georiga Southern, while ULM visits Georgia State. The Warhawks look to snap a three-game losing streak.

It will be chilly, but J-C Love Field will be packed for tonight’s baseball game between the second-ranked LSU Tigers and the 15th ranked Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. This is only the seventh meeting between the two schools in baseball and Tech’s only win came in 2019. It’s the first time the Diamond Dogs have hosted LSU and Tech Head Coach Lane Burroughs knows his players are fired up for the game…
Cut 20 (20) “ …those games”
The two teams played twice last year and LSU won both contests, 16 to 7 and 16 to 8.

Today’s Northwestern State-ULM game has been postponed and the two teams will try to play again on March 9th. Nicholls will host Tulane. The Colonels are off to a 1-and-3 start.

LSU will be trying for a late-season reversal of fortune on the road against sixth-ranked Kentucky. The Tigers topped the Wildcats 65-60 in their first matchup at the P-MAC, but since then the two teams have been going in opposite directions. Coach Will Wade says there’s little the Tigers can take away from that game this time around.

Cut 18 (20) “…beat ‘em here.”

Tip-off is set for 8:00 pm.

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In New Orleans, Tulane hosts a basketball doubleheader at Fogelman Arena. The 18-7 women’s team faces Southern Methodist at 3 pm as the Wave tries to move into second in the American Conference standings. Tulane hasn’t finished higher than 4^th in the AAC since joining in 2014. The men welcome 14^th-ranked Houston as they look to end a seven-game losing streak to the Cougars and maintain their hold on 4^th place in the conference standings. That tip-off is at 7 pm.

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A sold-out crowd is expected in Ruston tonight as Louisiana Tech hosts LSU on the Bulldogs home baseball diamond. Both teams enter the game 3-and-0. The Tigers swept Maine and scored a program-record 51 runs for a three-game series last weekend. Tech Coach Lane Burroughs says LSU’s hitters are a steep challenge for his pitchers…

Cut 19 (19) “… all year”

The teams played twice last year and LSU won both contests, 16 to 7 and 16 to 8.

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The U-L Cajuns extended their winning streak to three games in a row after a come from behind 6-5 win over Southeastern in 10 innings. Carson Roccaforte was 2-5 with a double and two runs driven in, and CJ Willis went 2-for-4, including driving in the game-winning score in the bottom of the 10^th. Jake Hammond picked up the win and Andrew Landry took the loss after allowing two runs in just one-third of an inning.

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A sold-out crowd is expected in Ruston tonight as 15th ranked Louisiana Tech hosts second-ranked LSU in baseball. Both teams are 3-and-0. The Tigers swept Maine and scored a program-record 51 runs for an opening weekend series. Tech Coach Lane Burroughs says LSU’s hitters will challenge his pitchers…
Cut 19 (19)_“… all year”
The weather forecast does not look good, temperatures will be in the upper 30s and there’s a 50-percent chance of rain.

Last night, The Cajuns scored two runs in the tenth inning to beat Southeastern Louisiana six to five. C-J Willis’ one-out double was the game-winning hit. Houston held off McNeese three to two. The Cowboys lost despite giving up two hits.

LSU men’s hoops bring its seven and seven SEC record to Rupp Arena tonight as they visit sixth-ranked Kentucky, who is 16-and-0 at home this season. Three of LSU’s conference losses have been by four points or less. Coach Will Wade says they spend plenty of time preparing for late-game situations….
cut 17 (15) “….clean it up”
LSU beat the Wildcats in the first meeting of the season, a 65-60 victory at the PMAC on January fourth.

In other action tonight…Tulane hosts 14th ranked Houston. The Ragin Cajuns are at Georiga Southern, while ULM visits Georgia State.

Former Pelican J-J Redick said on ESPN’s First Take that Zion Williamson is not invested to the Pels or the city and describes him as a detached teammate. New Orleans has sent out a notice for season tickets next year, but the letter to fans does not mention Zion Williamson.

Former New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick raised plenty of eyebrows with his appearance on ESPN’s First Take with some very pointed criticism of Zion Williamson. Redick said Williamson is a “disengaged teammate” and that he had direct conversations with him during his rookie year in front of teammates about his dedication to the franchise. Williamson has not played a game for the Pelicans since May 4^th of last season and has missed 118 games since he was taken with the number one pick in 2019.

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In baseball matchups from around the state today: the U-L Cajuns host Southeastern at Russo Park in Lafayette, and Grambling is in New Orleans to face UNO.  And Houston makes a visit to Lake Charles to take on McNeese.

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Cajuns slugger Connor Kimple has been named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week. Kimple bashed three home runs in just 10 at-bats and drove in six RBI as the Cajuns took two of three over then 14th-ranked Cal-Irvine. He went yard in all three games, becoming the first UL player since 2019 to homer in three consecutive games.

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LSU will have its hands full tomorrow when the men’s basketball team travels to Rupp Arena to face sixth-ranked Kentucky. After going on a three-game win streak the Tigers lost a heartbreaker at South Carolina, dropping them to 2-6 away from home this season. Kentucky is an SEC-best 16-0 on their home floor, and Coach Will Wade has to figure out how to stop possibly the most talented team in the conference.

Cut 16 (13) “…really good pieces.”

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The UL Cajuns picked up honors on the hardwood as Redshirt freshman forward Kobe Julien posted averages of 20.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists, including setting career highs with 26 points and 10 rebounds in a win over ULM on his way to being named the Sun Belt’s basketball Player of the Week.

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Nicholls guard Ty Gordon was named Southland Conference Player of the Week for the sixth time this season and the eighth time in his career, both conference records. He averaged 29.5 points and 3.5 assists in two wins for the Colonels, including a career-high 31 in a win over McNeese.

Entering the season, expectations for LSU baseball’s offense were sky-high. The Tigers did nothing to lower those after posting a program-record 51 runs in their opening series against Maine. Cade Doughty did his part, with five extra-base hits, including two home runs and 12 RBI on his way to winning SEC Player of the Week honors. He likes where the Tigers are right now in their approach at the plate.

Cut 16 (10) “…strive for.”

LSU is back in action on Wednesday at Louisiana Tech, which swept Wichita State in its opening series.

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Other in-state baseball matchups today: the U-L Cajuns host Southeastern at Russo Park tonight, and Grambling takes on UNO. Houston visits Lake Charles to take on McNeese.

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It’s also a big week for college hoops as the regular season nears its end. Tulane hosts 14^th-ranked Houston on Wednesday with the chance to claim sole possession of 3^rd place in the American Conference. LSU and Louisiana Tech have big conference matchups on Thursday and Southern will try to reclaim the top spot in the SWAC on Friday.

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Brackets are out for the 2022 LHSAA Boys’ Basketball Playoffs. Zachary takes the top seed in Class 5A, Carver is tops in 4A with Madison Prep number one in 3A. In the 2A bracket, Lakeview is the favorite, and North Central leads the way in 1A.

The first round begins on Friday with Marsh Madness scheduled for March 7-12 at Burton Coliseum on the campus of McNeese State University.

The Girls quarterfinals start this weekend, with all top seeds still in action. Their semifinals and championships will be held February 28-March 5 at the University Center at Southeastern.

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Nicholls guard Ty Gordon was named Southland Conference Player of the Week for the sixth time this season and the eighth time in his career, both conference records. He averaged 29.5 points and 3.5 assists in two wins for the Colonels, including a career-high 31 in a win over McNeese.

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After making contact with a Wisconsin assistant coach following a loss to the Badgers on Saturday, University of Michigan head coach Juwan Howard has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season and fined $40 thousand by the Big Ten. Three players, two from Michigan and one from Wisconsin have been suspended for one game each. Howard will be eligible to coach in the Big Ten tournament next month.

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LSU sophomore second baseman Cade Doughty has been named SEC player of the week after driving in 12 runs in the Fighting Tigers sweep over Main. Doughty was also eight for 14 at the plate…
cut 17 (11) “…pitch to drive”
Doughty and the Tigers are set to drive to Ruston tomorrow night to face Louisiana Tech.

The Bulldogs are coming off a sweep over Witchita State and ranked 15th by Collegiate Baseball. Tech closer Kyle Crigger is the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week after earning a win and a save on back-to-back days.

In college baseball action tonight, the Ragin Cajuns host Southeastern Louisiana tonight. U-L Lafayette just two of three from 14th ranked UC Irvine while the Lions took two of three from S-I-U Edwardsville.

Yesterday in Thibodaux, Wes Toups hit a grand slam but Missouri still beat Nicholls seven to four to take three of four from the Colonels.

The LSU men’s basketball team leaves today for Lexington as the Tigers will visit sixth-ranked Kentucky tomorrow. The Wildcats have yet to lose a home game this season and Tigers Coach Will Wade says they need to start making more free throws…
cut 27 (16) “….the season”
LSU was just 13 of 22 from the free-throw line in a loss to South Carolina on Saturday.

The LSU Lady Tigers are up to number eight in the AP women’s Top 25 poll. It’s the Lady Tigers highest ranking since 2008. LSU has won six in a row and host Alabama on Thursday.

The Saints have hired Kodi Burns as the team’s wide receivers coach. The 33-year-old has previously coached at Tennessee and Auburn. It will be his job to help develop a receiver that can help out Michael Thomas who is expected to return for the 2022 season.

The LSU women’s basketball team continues to roll. The Tigers beat number 17 Florida on Sunday, 66-61. With the victory, LSU claims sole possession of second place in the SEC standings and climbs to number eight in the A-P rankings. It’s the highest the Tigers have been since the 2007-08 season when they reached the Final Four. Before beating back the Gators, Kim Mulkey told her team to enjoy the moment.

Cut 21 (16) “…at their school.”

Alexis Morris scored a game-high 20 points for LSU.

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After a three-game sweep of Maine where LSU scored a program-record 51 runs, it should come as no surprise that one of the Tigers has earned the first SEC Player of the Week award of the new season. Sophomore infielder Cade Doughty was selected for the honor after batting .571 with three doubles, two home runs, seven runs scored, and 12 driven in over 14 at-bats.

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The U-L Cajuns took two of three from 14^th-ranked Cal-Irvine, the defending Big West Conference Champions, over the weekend. UNO won three games over three different opponents at the Andre Dawson Classic, while UL-M dropped two of three against Southern Illinois. Louisiana Tech swept its three-game set with Wichita State, with reliever Kyle Crigger earning Conference USA Pitcher of the Week honors after picking up a win and a save in two scoreless appearances.

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Dennis Allen continues to fill out his staff, as University of Tennessee receivers coach Kodi Burns has been hired for the same role with the New Orleans Saints, according to a report by ESPN. The Saints have struggled to find consistent production at the wideout position over the last two seasons with Michael Thomas missing 26 of the 33 games in that time. Last season, Marquez Callaway led the team with 698 yards, the lowest total for a Saints top receiver since Eric Martin’s 675 in 1986.

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Back in Baton Rouge, LSU’s new receivers coach and passing game coordinator, Cortez Hankton, will remain with the team after interviewing with the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams for their vacant offensive coordinator position. Hankton joined Brian Kelly’s staff last month after four seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs.

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