LSU and 14th ranked Louisiana Tech are set to play each other in baseball tonight in Baton Rouge. The Bulldogs are 33-12 record. But one of their dozen losses occurred earlier this year at Alex Box Stadium against the Tigers. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs is looking forward to another chance at LSU…
Cut 19 (15) “…be ready.”
The Tigers are 29-18 overall, nine and 15 in the SEC. LSU is ranked 22nd in the RPI and this is a big week for the Bayou Bengals if they want to make the NCAA Tournament. That’s because Tech has an RPI of 24 and LSU’s opponent this weekend, Alabama, has an RPI of 29.

Also tonight, after sweeping North Alabama, the Ragin Cajuns will host Southern.

After losing to Memphis and San Antonio defeating the Bucks, the Pelicans’ chances of making the NBA play-in tournament are very slim. Playing once again without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, New Orleans lost to Memphis 115 to 110 last night. The Pels trail the tenth-place Spurs by two and a half games and there are only three games left in the season.

The high school baseball season comes to an end this week in Sulphur as the LHSAA Baseball State Championships begin today. There are eight semi-final contests today. The one-a semifinals are tonight as top-seeded Oak Grove faces 12th seeded Slaughter Community Charter, who is nine and ten on the season. Today’s other One-A semi-final game is second-seeded Grand Lake versus sixth-seeded LaSalle.

In college basketball, former Ragin Cajuns guard Mylik Wilson has announced he’s transferring to Texas Tech. The former Rayville standout averaged 13 points a game last season in 26 contests. The Lady Techsters announce six-foot-two forward Kate Thompson is transferring to La Tech after spending her freshman season at Wisconsin.

After rallying from a 14-point deficit to beat Charlotte 112 to 110 last night, the Pelicans are in Memphis tonight as they continue their quest to try and catch San Antonio for the final spot in the play-in tournament. New Orleans trails the Spurs by 1.5 games. San Antonio hosts the Bucks tonight.

LSU men’s basketball has received a signed national letter of intent from seven-footer Efton Reid, a five-star prospect from I-M-G Academy in Florida. Reid chose LSU over Florida State, Pittsburgh, Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio State and also had scholarship offers from Kansas and Louisville. 24-7-sports ranks Reid as the nation’s 28th best prospect.

Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is donating 120-thousand dollars to the New Orleans Police Department so that the NOPD can provide anti-racism training to 80 officers over the next two years. Jordan says he hopes this police-training program can bring a positive impact to New Orleans.

After taking two of three from Auburn, LSU baseball is looking forward to a big week. Tomorrow they are scheduled to host 14th ranked Louisiana Tech and then Alabama for the weekend. The Crimson Tide is 11 and 12 in the SEC, while the Tigers are 9-and-15. The series starts Friday.

Because of heavy rainfall in Miami, Louisiana Tech only played two games this past weekend against F-I-U, splitting a doubleheader on Saturday. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs says having two games rained out might be a good thing…
cut 30 (10) “….normally do”
Since he didn’t pitch yesterday, eight-game winner Jarret Whorff will start for the Bulldogs, but he’s only expected to pitch two or three innings.

The LHSAA Baseball State Championships are set to begin tomorrow in Sulphur. There will be eight semi-final games. It starts with third-seeded Elizabeth versus second-seeded Anaccoo at 10 AM in a Class B semi-final contest.

LSU had a chance to sweep Auburn on the Plains this past weekend, but mustered just two hits in a two to one loss in game three on Saturday. Tre Morgan started the game with a solo home run, but that was all of the scoring for the Tigers. Coach Paul Mainieri was surprised they couldn’t do more at the plate…

Cut 16 (11) “went cold”

LSU is scheduled to host Louisiana Tech tomorrow.

The New Orleans Pelicans grabbed a much-needed win over the Charlotte Hornets 112-110 as they kept their play-in tournament hopes alive.  Guard Eric Bledsoe had 24 points for the Pelicans and Jaxson Hayes to add 18 points and 8 rebounds.  The Pels were able to overcome Terry Rozier’s 43 points without the help of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.  New Orleans now trails San Antonio by a game and a half for the final spot in the play-in tournament.  The Pels will take on Memphis tonight.

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LSU men’s basketball has signed a five-star prospect as seven-footer Efton Reid.   Reid played last season at I-M-G Academy where he averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds a game last season and is ranked 24th nationally by 24-7 sports.  The big-man chose LSU over a number of big-time schools.

ULM took two of three from Sun Belt West leader U-T-A this past weekend. The Warhawks won a doubleheader on Saturday, five to one and then 10-to-8 at Warhawk Field. Game  Two winning pitcher in was Reid Goleman who threw a career-high four innings in relief, allowing one run. Coach Michael Federico says he wasn’t expecting that…

Cut 18 (13) “for us”

In baseball news, Louisiana Tech’s doubleheader yesterday against FIU in Miami was rained out.  The Bulldogs split a doubleheader with the Panthers on Saturday.

The Pelicans kept their hopes alive of reaching the play-in tournament with a 112 to 110 win over the Hornets in Charlotte last night. Terry Rozier had 43 points for Charlotte, but Eric Bledsoe had 24 points for the Pelicans and Jaxson Hayes came off the bench and scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds as New Orleans played without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, who are both injured. New Orleans trails San Antonio by a game and a half for the final spot in the play-in tournament. There are four games left in the season and the Pels are at Memphis tonight.

LSU men’s basketball has signed a five-star prospect as seven-footer Elfton Reid chose the Tigers over Florida State, Pittsburgh and Ohio State. Reid played last season at I-M-G Academy in Florida after three seasons at Steward High School in Virginia. He averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds a game last season and is ranked 24th nationally by 24-7 sports.

LSU baseball took two of three from Auburn this past weekend as they missed out on the sweep with a two to one loss on the Plains on Saturday. Coach Paul Mainieri on winning a series at Auburn…
cut 17 (17) “…at it”
The Tigers are 9-and-15 in the SEC and in fifth place in the SEC West. LSU is scheduled to host Louisiana Tech tomorrow.

The Bulldogs doubleheader against F-I-U in Miami was rained out yesterday. Tech split a doubleheader with the Panthers on Saturday and Southern Miss has moved into first in the Conference USA West Division.

There’s a three-way tie for first place in the Southland between UNO, Abilene Christian and Southeastern Louisiana. Nicholls doubled up the Lions four to two yesterday. Northwestern State took three of four from McNeese, including a doubleheader sweep on Saturday.

Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson is out for the rest of the season with a fractured finger. The Pels are only one and a half games out of the playing tournament with six games left to go, so this likely puts a wrap on the season. Pels Executive Vice President David Griffin ripped into the league after the news broke, saying the injury is the result of the hammering Zion has taken all year due to officials who won’t give him calls.

LSU looks for its fourth straight win tonight when the Tigers face Auburn on the Plains. The Bayou Bengals beat Auburn eight to three last night as Tre Morgan had four hits and drove in two runs. Junior right-hander Landon Marceaux gave up three runs in 6.1 innings to get the win. First pitch tonight is at 7 PM and A-J Labas gets the start for the Bayou Bengals.

Louisiana Tech looks to extend its school-record 10-game winning streak on the road when they begin a four-game series at F-I-U. The Panthers are 8-and-16 in Conference USA play, but Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs knows they have plenty of talent….
Cut 19 (19) “…any weekend.”
First pitch is at 6 PM.

At the Beach Volleyball national championships, fourth-seeded Loyola Marymount defeated LSU this morning, but the Sandy Tigers kept their season alive by defeating T-C-U this afternoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama. LSU is scheduled to play again tomorrow afternoon at 1 PM against either second-seeded U-S-C or third-seeded Florida State.

Back to college baseball….22nd ranked Tulane is at 13th ranked East Carolina. The Green Wave enter the weekend in first place in the American Athletic Conference, while the Pirates are in second place.

ULM hosts U-T Arlington who leads the Sun Belt West Division. Southeastern Louisiana leads the Southland Conference and the Lions have a big four-game series versus Nicholls.

Tre Morgan had four hits, including a two-run triple in the eighth inning to put the game away as LSU opened a three-game series at Auburn with an eight to three win on the Plains. Morgan leads the team in hitting with a .375 average and the Tigers improved their league record to 8-and-14. Game two is tonight at 7 and A-J Labas will start on the hill for the Tigers.

The Pelicans are at Philadelphia tonight. Brandon Ingram will not play because of a sprained ankle. The Pels are a 1.5 games back of San Antonio for the final spot in the play-in tournament.

Calvary Baptist Quarterback Landry Lyddy announced on Twitter that he has committed to Louisiana Tech. Lyddy led the Cavaliers to a Division Four state championship last year as he threw for 35-hundred yards, 43 touchdowns and three interceptions.

The Ragin Cajuns have announced they will play Michigan State in East Lansing in September of 2024.

14th ranked Louisiana Tech begins a four-game series in Miami at Florida International tonight. The Bulldogs have won ten straight road games while the Panthers are just 8-and-16 in Conference USA play. Tech Coach Lane Burroughs expects a hard-fought series…
cut 20 (12) “…your playing”
First pitch is at 6 PM.

ULM looks to move out last place in the Sun Belt West when they host Texas-Arlington for three games starting tonight. The Mavericks are 10-and-5 and in first place in the West. Warhawks coach Mike Federico is looking forward to the opportunity…
cut 18 (15) “…..this weekend”
First pitch is at 6 PM.

Tre Morgan had four hits, including a two-run triple in the eighth inning to put the game away as LSU opened a three-game series at Auburn with an eight to three win on the Plains. Morgan leads the team in hitting with a .375 average and the Tigers improved their league record to 8-and-14. Game two is tonight at 7 and A-J Labas will start on the hill for the Tigers.

The LSU Board of Supervisors has approved new contracts for head women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey and wide receiver coach Mickey Joseph. Mulkey has an eight-year deal that will pay her two-point-five million dollars this year. Joseph’s two-year contract extension will pay him a half-million dollars a year. And the school has a new president, William Tate the fourth becomes the first Black leader of the school.

The Pelicans are at Philadelphia tonight. Brandon Ingram will not play because of a sprained ankle. The Pels are a 1.5 games back of San Antonio for the final spot in the play-in tournament.

Today begins the final home series of the season for the ULM Warhawks who host Texas-Arlington. The Warhawks will recognize their seniors who are wrapping up their collegiate careers. Head Coach Mike Federico
Cut 17 (23) “…conference standings.”
The Warhawks are in last place in the Sun Belt West with a 7-and-11 record, while the Mavericks are in first place with a 10-and-5 record. U-L Lafayette who is 9-and-9 in league play will host North Alabama out of the Atlantic Sun Conference. The Lions have just seven wins on the year.

Also, 14th ranked Louisiana Tech travels to F-I-U. McNeese visits Northwestern State and Nicholls is at Southeastern Louisiana tonight.

LSU sophomore quarterback T-J Finley has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Finley was 2-and-3 last season as a true freshman starter and threw 941 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions. USA Today Network, LSU Beat Reporter Glen Guilbeau says Finley showed some promise, but he wasn’t consistent enough…
cut 10 (11) “…of games”
Johnson is entering his sophomore season and will battle with veteran Myles Brennan for the starting quarterback duties.

Calvary Baptist Quarterback Landry Lyddy announced on Twitter that he has committed to Louisiana Tech. Lyddy led the Cavaliers to a Division Four state championship last year as he threw for 35-hundred yards, 43 touchdowns and three interceptions.

The Ragin Cajuns have announced they will play Michigan State in East Lansing in September of 2024.

The LSU baseball team begins a three-game series tonight at Auburn. The latest projections for the upcoming NCAA Tournament do not show the Tigers as one of the 64 teams making a regional. But if LSU can rack up some wins, they can still get in the NCAA Tournament, based on their strong strength of schedule. LSU reliever Devin Fontenot says they control their own fate…
cut 18 (25) “…deserve to be”
First pitch tonight is at 6:30.

Also this weekend, Louisiana Tech is at F-I-U, ULM hosts Texas Arlington, the Ragin Cajuns face North Alabama, Nicholls battles Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese is at Northwestern State.

LSU Quarterback TJ Finley has reportedly entered the transfer portal.  Finley started five games for the Tigers as a freshman last season, throwing for 941 yards with 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.  Finley struggled in the spring game and appeared to be behind Max Johnson and Myles Brennan on the depth chart heading into fall camp.

Ragin Cajuns guard Devin Butts has entered his name into the transfer portal.  Butts appeared in 24 games for the Cajuns last season as a freshman, with two starts.  The 6’5 guard averaged 6.4 points per game and shot 37 percent from the field last year.

Also, LSU big-man Josh Gray has entered the transfer portal.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram will miss Friday’s game against the Philadelphia 76er’s due to a left low ankle sprain that he suffered against Golden State on Tuesday.  Ingram is averaging 23.8 points per game this season.  Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The LSU Board of Supervisors meets today to approve new women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey’s contract. She is set to make 2.5 million dollars next season and 3.3 million by 2029.

The LSU baseball team begins a series tonight at Auburn in need of victories in order to make the SEC and NCAA tournaments.  LSU is still looking for a third-weekend starter since Jaden Hill suffered his season-ending injury.  Ma’Khail Hilliard got the start this past weekend and performed well.  Hilliard explained his mindset when he knows he’ll start.

Cut 19 (16) “doing my deal”

Tonight’s game against Auburn will begin at 6:30. Junior right-hander Landon Marceaux will get the start on the mound for the Tigers.

Last night the Southeastern Louisiana baseball team knocked off 20th ranked Southern Miss five to three. Seven Lions pitchers combined for the win and held the Golden Eagles to three hits.

ULM lost to Jackson State four to two. The Warhawks begin a Sun Belt series tomorrow as they host U-T Arlington.

LSU Quarterback TJ Finley has reportedly entered the transfer portal. Finley started five games last season as a true freshman, but the former Ponchatoula star appeared to be the third quarterback on the depth chart heading into preseason camp, behind Max Johnson and Myles Brennen.

Longtime Louisiana Tech SID Malcolm Butler has been named the new voice of Bulldog football and men’s basketball replacing Tech Hall of Famer Dave Nitz. Nitz has scaled back his duties to just calling baseball games. Butler has spent the last 22 years of his life working in La Tech Athletics.

The LSU Board of Supervisors meets today to approve new women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey’s contract. The former Hammond High standout and Lady Techsters star has agreed to an eight-year contract that will pay her 2.5 million dollars in her first season and grow to 3.3 million dollars by 2029.

The LSU baseball team begins a series tonight at Auburn in the need of victories in order to make the SEC and NCAA tournaments. There are just three SEC series remaining in the regular season and while every series is important, coach Paul Mainieri wants to take a game-by-game approach.
Cut 17 (15) “…one game at a time.”
Tonight’s game will begin at 6:30. Junior right-hander Landon Marceaux will start for the Tigers and face an Auburn offense that ranks third in the SEC in hitting.

Last night in college baseball, Southeastern Louisiana knocked off 20th ranked Southern Miss five to three. Seven Lions pitchers held the Golden Eagles to three hits.

ULM was held to four hits and lost to Jackson State four to two. The Warhawks begin a Sun Belt series tomorrow as they host U-T Arlington.