The LSU baseball team is scheduled to host Northwestern State tonight for its final non-conference game of the year. The forecast does not look good as over an inch of rain could fall in Baton Rouge today. Coach Paul Mainieri says they will try hard to make sure this game is played.

Cut 19 (24) “tomorrow night”

If the Tigers win tonight, they will go undefeated in mid-week games this season.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:30.

The Ragin Cajuns were supposed to play at UNO against the Privateers tonight but that game has been postponed due to weather.

The offseason has begun for the Pelicans who finished the 2020-21 season with a 31-41 record.  New Orleans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin is not happy they didn’t make the playoffs.

Cut 17 (14) “shooting”

The Louisiana Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would allow college athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness. The bill will now go to the house for full approval. Several other states like Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi have passed a similar law.

LSU outfielder Gavin Dugas was named Co- SEC player of the week for his performance this weekend.  Dugas batted .429 against Alabama with a double, two homeruns, eight RBI’s and 5 runs scored.  He leads all Tigers with 57 RBI’s.

The LSU baseball team is scheduled to host Northwestern State tonight for its final non-conference game of the year. The forecast does not look good in Baton Rouge as more heavy rainfall is expected today. Coach Paul Mainieri says they will try hard to make sure this game is played…
cut 19 (25) “…tomorrow night”
The Ragin Cajuns are also scheduled to play at U-N-O tonight.

The Louisiana Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would allow college athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness. Several other states like Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi have passed a similar law. The full House still needs to approve the measure here.

After failing to make the playoffs the Pelicans front office is taking a deep look at their roster to figure out how they can improve a team that features two All-Stars, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. New Orleans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin says they definitely have talented players, but…
cut 18 (20) “….team”
We’ll see who comes back next season. Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart are restricted free agents and the Pels could look to trade Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams.

The Saints have signed three players after they attended the team’s rookie mini-camp. Including former Purdue nose tackle Lorenzo Neal who is the son of former Saints fullback Lorenzo Neal Senior.

In a game that LSU needed to win to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive, the Fighting Tigers jumped out to a 5-to-nothing lead and went on to beat Alabama 13-5 to win the series over the Crimson Tide, who is also on the bubble to make a Regional. Coach Paul Mainieri is impressed with how his team played
Cut 16 (16) “…all year”
Five Tigers had multiple hits and four home runs were hit, including the first two of the season from center fielder Giovanni DiGiacomo.

LSU left fielder Gavin Dugas was named SEC Co-player of the Week. He hit two home runs over the weekend. Louisiana Tech third baseman Hunter Wells was named the Conference USA’s Co-Hitter of the Week as he was 10-for-18 at the plate with one home run, seven runs scored and 5 RBI.

The Pelicans finished out the season last night with a 110 to 98 defeat to the Lakers. They ended the year on a four-game losing streak and with many of their starters watching from the bench because of injuries, including Zion Williamson, who after two seasons in the NBA is still waiting to play in his first playoff game…
cut 30 (12) “…on them”
We’ll see who comes back next season. Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart are restricted free agents and the Pels could look to trade Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams.

LSU softball is a number seven national seed in the NCAA Tournament and will host a Regional this weekend that will also feature McNeese, U-L Lafayette and George Washington. The Tigers are 32-19 on the season, but they have an R-P-I of six. Meanwhile, the Cajuns and Cowgirls won their respective conference tournaments. The action gets underway Friday at Tiger Park.

In a game that LSU needed to win to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive, the Tigers beat Alabama 13-5 to win the series over the Crimson Tide.  On Senior Day, senior right-hander Ma’Khail Hilliard allowed three runs in five innings and struck out seven to improve his record to 5-0. Hilliard says he entered the game determined to get a win.

Cut 17 (17) “good feeling”

LSU will host Northwestern State tomorrow night as they look to go undefeated in mid-week games this season.

The Ragin Cajuns baseball team will take on Troy in the final weekend series of the regular season.  The Cajuns are one game back of U-T-A for first place in the Sun Belt West Division.

Louisiana Tech is champions of the Conference USA West division after beating UTSA 17-7 in seven innings coupled with Florida Atlantic defeating Southern Miss.  Bulldogs coach Lane Burroughs says it’s quite an accomplishment when you consider a tornado destroyed their stadium over two years ago, leaving them without a place to play or practice…

Cut 20 (20) “every day”

The LSU softball team is a seven national seed and will host U-L Lafayette and McNeese in a regional this weekend at Tiger Park.

In football news, Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Cole Kelley has won the Walter Payton Award as the best player in the FCS.  Kelley led the nation with 2,662 yards and 27 total touchdowns.  Kelley will return to Hammond for the fall 2021 season.

The LSU baseball team got a big win yesterday as they defeated Alabama 13 to 5 to clinch the series over the Crimson Tide and to keep their hopes alive of receiving an NCAA Tournament bid. The Tigers had 16 hits and hit four home runs. Giovanni DiGiacomo hit two home runs, his first two of the season. DiGiacomo says they knew they needed to score runs after losing by one run on Saturday…
cut 18 (18) “….whole game”
LSU hosts Northwestern State tomorrow night. The Demons lost to Stephen F Austin seven to two yesterday.

With one more weekend left in the college baseball season, the Ragin Cajuns are one game back of U-T-A for first place in the Sun Belt West Division after taking two of three of the Mavericks.

Louisiana Tech is champions of the Conference USA West division after beating UTSA 17-7 in seven innings coupled with Florida Atlantic defeating Southern Miss. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs says they found out about the Golden Eagles loss during their game…
Cut 19 (20) “…Senior Day.”
By taking three of four from U-T-S-A, Tech is still in decent shape to host an NCAA Baseball Regional.

In softball, LSU is a seven national seed and will host U-L Lafayette and McNeese in a regional this weekend at Tiger Park. The Tigers will face the Cowgirls on Friday afternoon and the Lady Cajuns will meet George Washington at 5:30.

The Pelicans season ended yesterday with a loss to the Lakers 110 to 98. New Orleans finishes with a record 31 and 41.

LSU baseball hosts Alabama in its final home weekend series of the year. The Tigers need a strong finish to receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Coach Paul Mainieri’s teams usually play well in May and tonight’s starting pitcher Landon Marceaux says they want to continue that tradition
Cut 16 (15) “…board now”
First pitch tonight is at 7 PM.

The NCAA has named Louisiana Tech as one 20 possible programs to host an NCAA Regional. 16 teams will host regional round games during the first weekend in June and those sites will be announced on May 30th. Tonight, Tech begins a four-game series against UTSA.

The Ragin Cajuns begin a three-game series versus Texas-Arlington tonight, while ULM is at 6th ranked TCU.

Baton Rouge high school basketball sensation, LSU legend and WNBA superstar Seimone Augustus has retired at the age of 37. Augustus received national attention when she was in the sixth grade and the voice of the Lady Tigers Patrick Wright says Augustus became a household name during an All-American career at LSU
Cut 12 (08) “…of Baton Rouge”
Augustus led LSU to a 121-19 record from 2002 to 2006, including three straight final four appearances. She went on to win four WNBA titles.

Tickfaw native Kim Mulkey is the only person in college basketball history to win a national championship as a head coach, assistant coach, and as a player. The former Lady Techster and current LSU head coach will be enshrined into the Naismith Hall of Fame on Saturday.

The Pelicans are at Golden State tonight.

LSU baseball hosts Alabama in its final home weekend series of the year. The Tigers need a strong finish in order to receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament.  2011 was the last time LSU did not make the NCAA tournament and the projected NCAA Regionals does not show the Tigers playing beyond the SEC Tournament. So the pressure is on for the Bayou Bengals to at least win their final two SEC series. Marceaux on their mind-set

Cut 17 (20) “of itself”

The Saints 2021 schedule came out this week and the Black and Gold’s first home game is September 12th against Green Bay. A team spokesperson says they plan on playing their games this season in front of a full stadium.  The Saints have no intention of requiring that fans provide any confirmation of a Covid vaccination to attend games, but vaccines are encouraged.

LSU legend Seimone Augustus has retired and she’ll serve as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Sparks. The 37-year-old Baton Rouge native won four W-N-B-A titles after leading the Lady Tigers to three Final Four appearances.

Current LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey will be sworn into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday. Michael Jordan will present the Tickfaw native into the Hall.

St. Thomas More quarterback and LSU commit Walker Howard has been selected as the Gatorade Player of the Year for Louisiana.  Howard led the Cougars to the division II state championship after throwing for 3,430 yards and 39 touchdowns.

Also, 2021 LSU running back signee Corey Kiner captured Ohio’s Gatorade Player of the Year.  He rushed for 1,886 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2020.

The Pelicans are at Golden State tonight and they’ll finish the regular season on Sunday by hosting the Lakers.

Two teams fighting to get in the NCAA Baseball Tournament will square off this weekend in Baton Rouge as the LSU Tigers host Alabama for a three-game series that starts tonight. LSU outfielder Gavin Dugas on facing the Crimson Tide…
cut 18 (16) “…focused on”
Baseball America does not have LSU making a Regional as the way it stands now. B-A has the Crimson Tide as one of the last four teams in.

Baseball America has Louisiana Tech hosting a Regional. The Bulldogs will host U-T-S-A for a four-game series starting tonight. The Ragin Cajuns are chasing U-T-A for first place in the Sun Belt West. U-L Lafayette is two games back and they begin a series with the Mavericks tonight in Arlington. ULM is at sixth-ranked T-C-U.

The Saints have reportedly signed former Ragin Cajun safety Duece Wallace. Wallace was a team captain for U-L Lafayette in 2019, the last season he played and had 52 tackles in his career and one interception. He will participate in the Saints rookie minicamp this weekend.

The Pelicans are at Golden State tonight and they’ll finish the regular season on Sunday by hosting the Lakers.

LSU legend Seimone Augustus has retired and she’ll serve as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Sparks. The 37-year-old Baton Rouge native won four W-N-B-A titles after leading the Lady Tigers to three Final Four appearances.

Current LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday. Michael Jordan will present the Tickfaw native into the Hall.

At the state baseball Tournament, it will be Byrd and Jesuit in the Division One state title game after Byrd rallied to beat Catholic. Barbe defeated Sam Houston 1-to-nothing in 11 innings and the Bucs will play West Monroe for the Five-A title on Saturday night.

The Pelicans were eliminated from playoff contention last night as they were handed a 125-107 loss to the Mavericks in Dallas. New Orleans played without four of its starters because of injuries. Coach Stan Van Gundy is disappointed they couldn’t finish as one of the top ten teams in the Western Conference, but the future looks bright…
cut 29 (29) “…be playing”
New Orleans is at Golden State tomorrow for the final road game of the year and the regular-season finale is Sunday night at home versus the Lakers.

A big weekend is coming up for the LSU baseball team. The Tigers will host Alabama for a three-game series. Both teams are fighting to get an invitation to the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Bayou Bengals are 9-15 in league play, but they have an RPI of 20 according to NCAA.com. Alabama is 11-and-12 in league play and have an RPI of 29.

14th ranked Louisiana Tech begins a four-game Conference USA series with U-T-S-A on Friday. Tech is 33-and-13 overall and they have an RPI of 25. Kendall Rogers with D-1 Baseball says the Bulldogs’ 19 wins in conference play, plus victories over Arkansas and Ole Miss, give them a great chance at hosting a Regional…
Cut 19 (18) “…of pitching.”

Even though Drew Brees is retired, the Saints will still play five primetime games during their 2021 season. The Black and Gold will visit Seattle for a Monday night game in late October, they will host Buffalo on Thanksgiving night, host Dallas the following Thursday, and visit Tampa Bay for a Sunday night game the week before Christmas and then host Miami for a Monday night game two days after Christmas. New Orleans will kick off the season by hosting Green Bay for a late Sunday afternoon game.

The Pelicans’ chase for a playoff spot is over as New Orleans has been eliminated from postseason contention after losing to Dallas 125 to 107 last night. Head Coach Stan Van Gundy…
cut 20 (20) “…so”
Van Gundy says Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Jaxson Hayes all improved their games this year.

LSU baseball is hoping to get an at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament. Kendall Rogers with D-1 baseball says getting to 14 SEC wins would get the Tigers in. They are currently 9-and-15 in the SEC heading into this weekend’s home series versus Alabama. Rogers says LSU could be a dangerous team if they get into a Regional…
cut 18 (13) “…go on a run”
Rogers also believes Louisiana Tech has a really good shot at hosting a Regional. The Bulldogs RPI sits at 25 as they get ready to host a four-game series versus U-T-S-A, which will begin Friday.

Here are yesterday’s winners at the state baseball tournament, Opelousas Catholic, Notre Dame, St. Charles Catholic, Lutcher, Rosepine, Ouachita Christian, Sterlington and Doyle.