An official report has been released that details how LSU handled allegations of sexual and domestic assault.  The report gives 18 recommendations on improving LSU’s Title 9 practices and LSU interim president Thomas Galligan says the school plans to act on all recommendations and that includes beefing up the Title 9 Office.

Cut 11 (08) “any longer”

Deputy Athletic Director Verge Ausberry received a 30-day suspension while senior associate AD Miriam Segar received 21-days.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to end the regular season tomorrow with a solid road win at Missouri.  Coach Will Wade says Mizzou is a big, physical team that includes six-foot-ten senior Jeremiah Tillmon.

Cut 16 (08) “a lot better”

The Sun Belt basketball tournament gets underway today in Pensacola.  ULM faces South Alabama today and the winner of that game will take on the Ragin Cajuns tomorrow.

Minute 2

The Saints have released 12-year veteran Thomas Morstead, the franchise’s best punter.  Morstead was an All-pro and Pro Bowler in 2012 and his average net punt is the second-best in the NFL since the statistic was first recorded in 1976.  He also made 15 playoff appearances and executed the onside kick to begin the second half of the team’s only Super Bowl victory.  Here’s Morstead…

Cut 20 (18) “done that”

The Ragin Cajuns baseball team will take on Houston Baptist in a three-game series this weekend.  Games one and two will be played tomorrow before wrapping up the series on Sunday.

The LSU baseball team will play Oral Roberts in a three-game series.  Game one is currently underway.  Game two will be played tomorrow afternoon with game three taking place on Sunday.

LSU suspends two high ranking athletic officials without pay as a result of a report on how the school mishandled allegations of sexual and domestic assault. Deputy Athletic Director Verge Ausberry received a 30-day suspesion, while senior associate A-D Miriam Segar received 21 days. LSU interim president Thomas Galligan…
cut 9 (09) “…go unaddressed”
Ausberry and Segar will be required to go through training on sexual misconduct, domestic violence and more.

There’s more spring college football on the schedule Saturday. Northwestern kicks off its six-game spring season by hosting seventh-ranked Nicholls at six PM tomorrow. Also, Southeastern hosts McNeese. Grambling will host Deion Sanders and the Jackson State Tigers at noon tomorrow.

The Saints have released 12-year veteran Thomas Morstead the franchise’s best punter. Morstead was more than steady since New Orleans drafted him in the fifth round of the 2009 draft. But he did not have a good year by his standards in 2020 and New Orleans needs to free up money to get underneath the salary cap. Morstead thanked the fans during an emotional zoom call with reporters
Cut 18 (17) “…different ways.”
Morstead was an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2012 and his average net punt is the second-best in the NFL since the statistic first was recorded in 1976.

Nicholls men’s basketball has won its second Southland Conference championship in four years after beating rival in-state rival McNeese 80-67 last night.

Husch Blackwell will release its report today on how LSU has handled previous cases of sexual assault and violence involving students, including football players. The university hired the law firm after a USA Today report provided examples of the school mishandling sexual assault cases. USA Today Network reporter Glen Guilbeau says many of the people involved in the alleged mishandlings still work at LSU…
cut 14 (12) “….book”

Yesterday LSU released information about a 2013 investigation into former football coach Les Miles who was accused of kissing a female student twice, unwanted touching and suggesting they go to a hotel or condo together. Miles denies kissing the student, but the coach was ordered to stop texting and being alone with female student-workers.

The Saints have released fan favorite and punter Thomas Morstead after a 12-year run in the Black and Gold. Morstead leads the franchise in punts, punting yards and yards per punt. He does not intend to retire, but the former fifth-round pick says New Orleans will remain his home…
cut 19 (20) “….exceptional”
Releasing Morstead saves the Saints 2.5 million dollars against the cap.

Zion Williamson did not play last night because of a right toe injury and the Pelicans shot just 40-percent from the field and lost to the Miami Heat 103-93.

Nicholls defeated McNeese 80-67 in Lake Charles last night to clinch a share of the Southland Conference regular-season title.

The Saints released 12-year veteran and punter Thomas Morstead today. Morstead was drafted in the fifth round in 2009 and he executed the surprise onside kick in the Black and Gold’s only Super Bowl victory. He’s been one of the NFL’s best punters over the last decade, but didn’t have a strong 2020 season. Sean Payton says it’s been an honor to coach Morstead.

The USA Today has learned former LSU football coach Les Miles was barred from having one-on-one meetings, texting or interactions with student employees after he allegedly took one of the female students to his condo alone and on one occassion allegedly kissed her. The USA today report is based on the results of an investigation conducted by the school in 2013 that have finally been released. In the report, Miles strongly denies kissing the girl and said he did nothing wrong and was simply mentoring young women at the school. The investigation said Miles’ actions were inappropriate and unacceptable.
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The Pelicans will host the Miami Heat tonight after falling to the Chicago Bulls 128 to 124 last night. Zion Williamson scored 28 points, but he missed eight free throws. Tonight is the final game before the All-Star break. Williamson will head to Atlanta to compete in his first all-star game on Sunday.

The Nicholls men’s basketball team can clinch at least a share of the Southland Conference regular-season championship with a win over McNeese tonight at the Burton Coliseum. The Cowboys have won three of their last four and can clinch a spot in next week’s Southland tournament with a win tonight.

LSU baseball has moved the start for tomorrow’s game against Oral Roberts to 1 PM, because of the threat of rain in the Baton Rouge area on Friday night. The Tigers hit six home runs in a pair of victories yesterday, 16-1 over crosstown foe Southern and a five to four walk-win against Nicholls. The Bayou Bengals lead the nation in home runs as they’ve hit 21 of them in nine games.

LSU baseball won a pair of games yesterday over two different opponents. The Tigers defeated Nicholls five to four in the first contest and they clobbered Southern 16 to one in the second game. Dylan Crews hit home runs in both games and Will Hellmers threw five shutout innings against the Jaguars.

In other action, McNeese edged U-L Lafayette four to three to drop the Cajuns record to seven and three. Cowboys Coach Justin Hill missed the game after testing positive for COVID-19.

ULM clobbered Grambling nine to one. Trace Henry and Wiley Cleland each drove in three runs. Southeastern Louisiana freshman Will Kinzeler struck out a career-high 13 as the Lions defeated Tulane six to one.

College basketball…Louisiana Tech tuned up for the conference USA Tournament by beating Our Lady of the Lake 99-66. UNO knocked off Northwestern State 92-83 and Southeastern Louisiana had a disappointing loss to Central Arkansas 88-71.

The Pelicans followed up their best win of the season by losing to Chicago last night for a second time this season as the Bulls held off New Orleans 128 to 124. Zion Williamson had 28 points but he was eight of 16 from the free-throw line…
cut 25 (15) “…that situation”
The Pels host the Heat tonight and then it’s the All-Star break.

The Saints have terminated the contracts of veteran tight ends Jared Cook and Josh Hill. Cook was set to become a free agent, while Hill had one more year left on his deal. By releasing Hill, the Saints save three-million dollars against the cap. The team has also reportedly restructured the contract of defensive tackle David Onyemata that will reportedly save the team four million dollars against the 2021 salary cap.

Tonight at the Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans will host the Bulls. Nearly a month ago, Chicago beat New Orleans 129-116 and Bulls All Star Zach LaVine had 46 points. He’s been averaging nearly 29 points a game.

The Saints have reportedly restructured defensive tackle David Onyemata’s contract, which will create four-point-three million dollars in cap space. Onyemata signed a three-year, 26 million dollar deal prior to the 2020 season.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says the Saints have also discussed with teams the possibility of trading defensive tackle Malcolm Brown, who is entering the final year of three-year, 15-million dollar contract. Rapoport says the Saints would ave five million dollars against the cap if they either traded or released Brown.

With Louisiana moving into phase 3, sporting events can now increase fan capacity to 50 percent. LSU says they plan to do so, once the state fire marshal’s office approves their plans.

The LSU men’s basketball team easily defeated Vanderbilt last night 83-68 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers improved to 10-6 in the SEC and they clinched a double-bye in the SEC Tournament. Coach Will Wade has already led LSU to an SEC regular-season championship, he would also like an SEC Tournament title too…
cut 30 (25) “…every year”
LSU will visit Missouri on Saturday in the regular-season finale

Louisiana Tech takes on Our Lady of the Lake tonight before next week’s Conference USA tournament. Our Lady of the Lake is an N-A-I-A school from San Antonio, Texas. Also, Northwestern State looks to sweep the season series over the Privateers as the two teams meet in New Orleans. Southeastern Louisiana also looks to complete a season series sweep of Central Arkansas when the two teams meet in Conway.

The LSU men’s basketball team cruised to a win over Vanderbilt in its home finale as the Tigers beat the Commodores 83-68 in a game that they led from start to finish.  Cam Thomas led all Tigers with 23 points and Darius Days had a bounce-back game with 13 points and 10 rebounds.  With the win, LSU will receive a double-bye in the SEC tournament.  Here’s coach Will Wade on how important this win was.

Cut 27 (11) “around here”

LSU will wrap up the regular season on Saturday against Missouri, then will focus on the SEC tournament next Friday.

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team will wrap up the season tonight against Our Lady of the Lake.  If the Bulldogs can get a victory tonight, it would give them 20 wins for the year.

Tech currently has the best record in Conference USA with a 12-4 record in league play.

The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Chicago Bulls tonight at 7.  The Pels are coming off of a big win against the Utah Jazz 129-124.  New Orleans continues to be efficient on offense and guard JJ Redick says if they can improve on defense, they’ll be tough to beat.

Cut 17 (17) “results”

Due to the cancellation of the LSU-Nicholls State baseball game last night, the Tigers will play a double-header today.  The first game will be against Nicholls at 2 p.m. then the Tigers will take on Southern at 6:30.

Last night, the Ragin Cajuns baseball team got a victory over La Tech 7-2, making it their fourth straight win.  They play McNeese tonight.

With Louisiana moving into phase 3, sporting events can now increase fan capacity to 50 percent.

The LSU men’s basketball team snapped its two-game losing streak last night as they won easily over a short-handed Vanderbilt squad 83-68. Cam Thomas, Darius Days, and Trendon Watford all had double-doubles. Watford had 14 points and 13 rebounds….
cut 20 (10) “….focusing on”
The victory clinches a double-bye in the SEC Tournament for LSU, so they will play its first game in the tournament next week on Friday. The Tigers will finish the regular season on Saturday at Missouri. According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, LSU would be a nine seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Louisiana Tech closes out its regular season tonight by hosting Our Lady of the Lake. The Bulldogs are looking for win number 20 on the season.

Also tonight, Northwestern State is at U-N-O, while Southeastern Louisiana visits Central Arkansas.

In college baseball last night, the Ragin Cajuns won their fourth straight as they defeated La Tech seven to two. C-J Willis tied a school record with three doubles. The Bulldogs fell to four and three on the season. Tonight the Cajuns are at McNeese. The Cowboys are coming off a four-game sweep over Prairie View.

Eighth-ranked LSU will play two games against two different teams. They’ll host Nicholls at 2 PM after their scheduled game last night was rained out. And then tonight the Tigers will take cross-town foe Southern at 6:30 PM.

Also tonight, ULM hosts Grambling and Tulane is at Southeastern Louisiana.

After beating the team with the best record in the NBA on Monday night when they defeated the Utah Jazz, the Pelicans host the Chicago Bulls tonight. The Bulls are 15-and-18 on the season.

Now that Louisiana is moving into Phase 3 of coronavirus restrictions, LSU plans on increasing its capacity at outdoor sporting events to 50-percent. Exact details will be announced once the Fire Marshal approves their plans.

The LSU men’s basketball team will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at home tonight and hope to end its two-game losing streak. LSU has lost its last two games due in large part to poor shooting.  Forward Darius Days has struggled in those losses, putting up a total of 4 points combined in those games.  Head Coach Will Wade says he knows Days will get out of his shooting slump.

Cut 20 (13) “at home”

If LSU can get a win tonight, it will help the team’s chances of receiving a double-bye in the SEC tournament, which is awarded to the top four teams.

The New Orleans Pelicans got a big 129-124 win against the Utah Jazz last night, a team that has the best record in the NBA.  Forwards Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson each poured in 26 points while guard Lonzo Ball added 23 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 8 assists.

The Tulane men’s basketball team will take on Wichita State tomorrow at 5 p.m. The Green Wave are 9-11 on the season.

Because of the rain and cold, tonight’s LSU-Nicholls baseball game in Baton Rouge will be moved to 2:00 tomorrow. The Fighting Tigers will host Southern later in the day at 6:30 PM. Through seven games the Tigers , are hitting over three-hundred on the season.  Hitting Coach Eddie Smith says the team does a good job of feeding off of each other.

Cut 16 (15) “impose their will”

The Ragin Cajuns and Louisiana Tech will still play each other tonight at 6 p.m at Russo Park. UL-Lafayette is 6-2 after sweeping Rice, while the Bulldogs are 4-2 after sweeping Southern this past weekend.

In college basketball last night, Nicholls knocked off Northwestern State 87-71. UNO clinched a spot in the Southland Tournament with an 88-72 win over UIW. In the SWAC, Mississippi Valley State upset Grambling 67-63.

After two straight road losses the LSU men’s basketball team will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at home tonight.  Vanderbilt is just 3-11 in SEC play but coach Will Wade says the Commodores are better than their record shows.

Cut 19 (16) “how they’re playing”

The New Orleans Pelicans got a big 129-124 win against the Utah Jazz last night, a team that has the best record in the NBA.  Forwards Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson each poured in 26 points while guard Lonzo Ball added 23 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 8 assists.  The Pels were very efficient on offense, as they were 56 percent shooting from the floor and an impressive 63 percent on three-pointers.  New Orleans will host the Chicago Bulls tomorrow at 7 p.m.

The Grambling State men’s basketball team lost a close to Mississippi Valley State yesterday 67-63.

The LSU baseball team will take on Nicholls tonight at 6:30 after beating the Colonels 14-0 on Saturday.  The Tigers are a young team and already have a number of freshmen that are making an immediate impact.  Hitting Coach Eddy Smith says he’s not surprised because he knew this freshman class would be special.

Cut 17 (12) “these freshmen”

Freshman left-hander Javen Coleman will get the start on the mound tonight for the Tigers.  Coleman pitched three and two-thirds of an inning against Louisiana Tech and had 7 strikeouts in his only outing with the Tigers.

The Ragin Cajuns baseball team has won three straight games and will host Louisiana Tech tonight at 6 p.m. Right-handed Pitcher Connor Cooke will start for the Cajuns tonight while left-hander Kyle Griffen takes the mound for the Bulldogs.  Cooke’s last outing was a loss to LSU, he is 0-2 on the year.  Griffen has only pitched three innings for the Bulldogs and has a 0-0 record.