Lonzo Ball returned to the court last night after missing the last seven games and hit a career-high eight three-pointers as New Orleans defeated Houston 122 to 115. Ball had 27 points on the night to lead the short-handed Pels. The team’s top two scorers, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram did not play because of injuries.

The LSU baseball team is 1-8 in the SEC after getting swept by number one ranked Vanderbilt. It’s the first time since 2010 that the Tigers have been swept in back-to-back conference series. Left fielder Gavin Dugas believes they can turn the season around…
Cut 18 (21) “…going to do.”
Should find out about the status of starting pitcher Jaden Hill today. He left Friday’s game with an elbow injury.

17th ranked Louisiana Tech won its 20th game on Saturday with a six-to-nothing win over UAB. Sophomore left fielder Adarius Mays says they want to prove they are one of the best teams in the country…
cut 17 (26) “….bottom”
The Bulldogs are in first place in the Conference USA west standings with a six and two league mark.

The Ragin Cajuns are in first place in the Sun Belt West after sweeping ULM, who has lost six in a row.

Southeastern Louisana leads the Southland Conference after splitting a four-game series with McNeese.

Grambling leads the SWAC’s western division after sweeping Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Tigers have won nine of their last eleven.

For the second straight night, top-ranked Vanderbilt took it to the LSU Tigers as the Commodores crushed LSU 11 to 2. Tigers starting pitcher Jaden Hill left in the second inning with an injury to contribute to the tough night for LSU. Tiger hitters struck out 16 times.

17th ranked Louisiana Tech split a doubleheader with U-A-B. Manny Garcia hit a three-run homer to help the Bulldogs beat the Blazers six to four in game one. In Game two, Tech gave up eight runs in the fourth inning and lost nine to three. Cade Gibson suffered the loss as he gave up seven runs.

The Ragin Cajuns clinched their series with ULM by beating the Warhawks five to two. Connor Cooke struck out nine over five innings for his third win.

McNeese and Southeastern Louisiana split doubleheader and so did Northwestern State and Abilene Christian.
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The Pelicans were short-handed last night and lost to the Atlanta Hawks 126-to-103. Starters Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Steven Adams didn’t play because of injuries. And New Orleans has also lost guard Josh Hart after tore the U-C-L in his right thumb in Thursday night’s loss to Orlando. The team says Hart will be out indefinitely.

The Senate Select Committee on Women and Children have asked LSU athletic director Scott Woodward, football coach Ed Orgeron, executive deputy AD Verge Ausberry, Senior Associate AD Miriam Segar and some current and former Board of Supervisors members to their meeting on Thursday to discuss the previous mishandling of sexual misconduct cases. Woodward has said he’ll testify, but no word if Coach O will show up.

There’s a couple of college football games in the state today, Southeastern Louisiana hosts Lamar, while 13th ranked Nicholls is at McNeese. The Colonels are looking for their first win in Lake Charles since 2008.

LSU baseball will host Vanderbilt tonight in game two of a three-game series at 8 p.m.  The Tigers fell to the Commodores 13-1 last night.  Jaden Hill will be on the mound tonight for the Tigers and Jack Leiter will get the start for Vandy.

After a 9-5 victory for the Ragin Cajuns on the diamond last night, they will once again face off against ULM tonight at 6 before wrapping up the series tomorrow at 2 p.m.

Nicholls State will play game two of a three-game series tonight when they host UT Martin.  The Colonels got the win last night in game one 2-1 in 11 innings.

The New Orleans Pelicans will be on the road tonight against the Atlanta Hawks.  The Pels are coming off a 115-110 overtime loss to Orlando.  Tipoff is at 6:30.

During spring practice LSU defensive back Jay Ward has received a lot of praise from Coach Ed Orgeron as he’s made a change from cornerback and safety.  Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones says he likes the move to safety…

Cut 17 (15) “so far”

Tomorrow, Southeastern hosts Lamar and Nicholls visits McNeese at noon.

Also, Southern will be on the road to take on coach Deion Sanders and Jackson State tomorrow at 4 p.m.  The game will be broadcasted on ESPN.  Both the Jaguars and Tigers have a 2-1 record heading into the matchup.

A rule proposal in the NFL would allow defensive backs, linebacker, and running backs to wear single-digit jersey numbers.  This means that if the rule is approved, we could potentially see former LSU running back Leonard Fournette back in number 7, the same number he wore in Baton Rouge.  Fournette expressed his desire to move back to his old number.

The LSU baseball lost at home to Vanderbilt last night 13-1 in the opening game of a three-game series.  The Tigers kept it tight early but the Commodores pulled away as starting pitcher Landon Marceaux allowed nine runs on the night.  LSU was held to just four hits.  Game two is tonight at 8 p.m.

The Ragin Cajuns defeated ULM nine to five on the diamond after jumping out to a 6-0 lead.  Pitcher Spencer Arrighetti threw six shutout innings for the Cajuns as he earned his fifth win of the season.

The 17th ranked Louisiana Tech baseball team blew out U-A-B 16 to one in seven innings. The Bulldogs scored nine runs in the second inning while hitting three home runs in the second by Kyle Hasler, Hunter Wells, and Manny Garcia.

The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball due to injuries and New Orleans lost to the Orlando Magic 115 to 110 in overtime last night.  The Pels were led in scoring by Nikeil Alexander-Walker who poured in 31 points and 8 rebounds.

LSU defensive back Jay Ward has received a lot of praise from Coach Ed Orgeron as he’s made a change from cornerback and safety. Ward says he spoke with defensive coordinator Daronte Jones about the position change after Jones was hired…

Cut 16 (17) “with the coaches”

Ward finished 2020 on a high note, getting 3 interceptions in the last two games.

In college football last night, Northwestern State fell to fifth-ranked Sam Houston 24-16. The Demons are 0-5 during the spring season. Tomorrow, Southeastern hosts Lamar and Nicholls visits McNeese at noon.

Also, Southern will be on the road to take on coach Deion Sanders and Jackson State tomorrow at 4 p.m.  The game will be broadcasted on ESPN.  Both teams are 2-1 on the season.

It was complete domination last night at Alex Box Stadium as the number one ranked Vanderbilt Commodores crushed the LSU Tigers 13-1 to open a three-game series. The Bayou Bengals were held to four hits, while LSU starting pitcher Landon Marceaux (Mar-so) allowed nine runs.

There was also a blow out in Ruston as 17th ranked Louisiana Tech trounced U-A-B 16 to one in seven innings. The Bulldogs scored nine runs in the second inning. Tech hit three home runs in that inning, Kyle Hasler, Hunter Wells and Manny Garcia.

The Ragin Cajuns jumped out to a six-nothing lead and defeated ULM nine to five. Spencer Arrighetti threw six shutout innings for his fifth win. The Warhawks have lost four in a row.

McNeese scored two in the ninth to beat Southeastern Louisiana six to four, Nicholls topped Tennessee-Martin two to one in eleven innings and Northwestern State beat Abilene Christian eight to two in 12 innings.
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The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball, because they are injured, and New Orleans lost to Orlando 115 to 110 in overtime last night.

In college football last night, Northwestern State fell to fifth ranked Sam Houston 24-16. The Demons are 0-5 during the spring season. Tomorrow, Southeastern hosts Lamar and Nicholls visits McNeese at noon.

LSU right tackle Austin Deculus (Deck-you-luss) is back for his fifth season and says the goal of offensive coordinator Jake Peetz is to get the ball to the playmakers in space, which is good for the offensive line…
Cut 18 (23) “…offensive line.”

A struggling LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against top-ranked Vanderbilt tonight. The Commodores are 20-3, 5-and-1 in conference play and they lead the SEC in team ERA and batting average. The Tigers are one and five in league play and will face two terrific starting pitchers during the series in Kumar Rocker and Jake Leiter. Rocker pitches tonight against LSU’s Landon Marceaux. First pitch is at 6:30.

After winning three of four from Coastal Carolina, the Ragin Cajuns will face in-state rival U-L-M in Monroe for a three-game series starting tonight. The Warhawks are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

McNeese looks to end a four-game losing streak as they are at Southeastern Louisiana. 17th ranked Louisiana Tech will host UAB for a four-game series starting tonight.

One of the top players in the Southland Conference has transferred to La Tech to play basketball. Six-foot-three guard Keaston Willis is now a Bulldog after averaging 19 points a game for Incarnate Word last season.

Former Tigers wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase returned to LSU’s indoor practice facility and ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash on pro day. Chase opted out before the start of the COVID-shortened 2020 season and said it wasn’t easy to watch LSU go 5-and-5 on the season…
Cut 16 (11) “…out this year.”
Defensive back Kary Vincent also opted out in 2020 and returned to run the fastest 40-time at 4.33.

In college football tonight. Northwestern State hosts fifth-ranked Sam Houston at Turpin Stadium. The Demons are winless in the spring at 0-4, while the Bearkats are 3-0.

The Pelicans could be without three starters tonight as they host Orlando. Zion Williamson has been ruled out with a thumb injury, Lonzo Ball will miss his sixth straight game with a hip injury and Brandon Ingram is listed as doubtful with a foot injury.

A struggling LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against top-ranked Vanderbilt tonight. The Commodores are 20-3, 5-and-1 in conference play and they lead the SEC in team ERA and batting average. The Tigers are one and five in league play and will face two terrific starting pitchers during the series in Kumar Rocker and Jake Leiter. Rocker pitches tonight against LSU’s Landon Marceaux. First pitch is at 6:30.

After winning three of four from Coastal Carolina, the Ragin Cajuns will face in-state rival U-L-M in Monroe for a three-game series starting tonight. The Warhawks are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

McNeese looks to end a four-game losing streak as they are at Southeastern Louisiana. 17th ranked Louisiana Tech will host UAB for four-game starting tonight.

Today is opening day in the Major Leagues and there are eight former LSU Tigers on M-L-B rosters. Alex Bregman and the Astros are at the As tonight to begin what should be a competitive race in the A-L West.

Defensive back Kary Vincent ran the fastest 40-time at LSU’s pro day yesterday at 4.33. Vincent didn’t play in the 2020 season as he decided to opt-out. He says he tested positive for COVID and developed some symptoms that had him concerned…
cut 19 (24) “….around here”

In the NBA, the Pelicans host the Orlando Magic tonight. Zion Williamson is questionable with a sprained right thumb, while guard Lonzo Ball is also questionable with a hip injury that’s forced him to miss the last five games. After not getting traded before the deadline. Ball told the media he wants to play in New Orleans. He will be a restricted free agent this summer.

Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase showed why he should be a top ten pick in the 2021 NFL draft after running a 4.38 at LSU’s Pro Day on Wednesday. Chase also surprised himself with a 41-inch vertical jump plus an eleven-foot broad jump. Afterward, Chase said he wouldn’t mind if the Bengals took him with the fifth pick so that he can reunite with Joe Burrow…
cut 17 (11) “….hard again”
Chase didn’t play in 2020 and the same goes for defensive back Kary Vincent. Vincent returned to LSU yesterday to run a 4.33 in the 40. Vincent says he’s been talking with former Tiger and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer Devin White about the draft process…
cut 18 (10) “….can do”
The N-F-L draft is April 29th to May 1st.

The LSU baseball team welcomes top-ranked Vanderbilt to Alex Box Stadium tonight for the start of a three-game series. The Commodores are 20-and-3 and have two outstanding starting pitchers. Tonight, LSU will see Kumar Rocker who is 6-and-0 with a 0.73 ERA. Rocker has also struck out 53 in 37 innings. LSU will counter with Landon Marceaux, who is 2-and-2 with a 0.26 ERA. He has 44 strikeouts in 35 innings. First pitch is at 6:30.

In other action, 17th ranked Louisiana Tech hosts UAB. Left-hander Jonathan Fincher gets the start for the Bulldogs, he’s 4-and-0 with a 1.69 ERA. The Blazers are 9-and-13 on the season.

ULM hosts the Cajuns for a three-game series starting tonight. The Warhawks have lost three in a row.

In the Southland, the first place Southeastern Louisiana Lions host McNeese. Nicholls is a game back of the Lions and the Colonels start a non-conference series against U-T Martin.

Four former LSU players ran a sub 4.4 in the 40-yard dash at the school’s pro day today. Defensive back Kary Vincent Junior had the fastest time at 4.33. Wide receiver Racey McMath ran a 4.34 and fellow wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Terrace Marshall Junior each ran a 4.38. Chase was at LSU’s pro day even though he didn’t play the last season as he opted out before the season opener. Draft analyst Mike Detillier still looks at Chase as a top-five pick…
cut 16 (09) “…he certainly is”
Chase says he has spoken to the Cincinnati Bengals who own the fifth pick and might be interested in re-uniting Chase with Joe Burrow.

There is a college football game in the state tomorrow night. Northwestern State hosts 5th ranked Sam Houston on E-S-P-N-plus. It’s the final home game of the spring season for the Demons who have an 0-and-4 record.

J-J Redick said on his Podcast that you will not get any honesty from the Pelicans front office. Redick said the team’s executive vice president David Griffin went back on his word when he told him he would trade him to a team closer to his home in Brooklyn. Instead, the Pels shipped Redick to Dallas.

LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade tells the Advocate that he expects Cam Thomas, Trendon Watford, Javonte Smart, and Darius Days, will turn pro. They have until May 30th to make it official.

And Louisiana Tech Coach Eric Konkol says it was a great achievement to reach the Final Four of the N-I-T…
cut 20 (19) “…next year”
The Bulldogs finished with a 24-and-8 record.

It’s Pro Day at LSU, a chance for NFL teams to watch former Tigers run the 40-yard dash and participate in other skill and strength events.  Because of Covid, there was no draft combine this year, draft analyst Mike Detillier says it’s a big day for linebacker Jabril Cox.  He says many NFL teams are intrigued by his skillset.

Cut 18 (17) “very well”

The NFL has announced that a 17^th regular-season game has been added to each team’s schedule.  For the Saints, they will be on the road to take on the Tennessee Titans for the 2021 regular-season finale.

The LSU baseball team bounced back from being swept by Tennessee over the weekend with an 11-1 victory over South Alabama last night.  Freshman Will Hellmers was credited with the win, improving his record to 5-1.

Now that the season is over, Louisiana Tech men’s basketball coach Eric Konkol has a chance to reflect on the recently completed season that ended on Sunday with a third-place finish in the N.I.T. The Bulldogs finished with a 24-8 record and Konkol is amazed they played 32 games and he’s impressed with his player’s resolve.

Cut 19 (20) “really remarkable”

LSU men’s basketball’s “big four” will have a choice to make on whether to stay in school or head to the NBA.  Cam Thomas, Trendon Watford, Javonte Smart, and Darius Days will have to make a big decision for their futures.  Though nothing is official, The Advocate says that coach Will Wade believes that all four of his stars will leave.  LSU has already signed a handful of players in the most recent signing class that will arrive on campus in the summer.