No football this weekend, but there is plenty of college hoops. The LSU Tigers will try to snap its three-game losing streak when they visit South Carolina at noon on Saturday. This game has been moved up from its original five o’ clock tip time, because of a snowstorm threatening the east coast.

Louisiana Tech is also on the road as they play Sam Houston at 9 PM on Saturday night in a game that will be televised by ESPN 2. The Bearkcats have won five in a row.

ULM has lost 12 straight after losing by three points to Georgia Southern on Friday. The Warhawks will try again on Saturday at 2 PM against Coastal Carolina.

The Ragin Cajuns host Georgia Southern at 3 PM.

McNeese looks for its fourth straight win as the Cowboys visit rival Lamar.

The Lady Techsters have won seven in a row and they host Jacksonville State on Saturday at 2 PM. The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team has won six in a row and they will host 24^th ranked Alabama on Sunday at 11 AM.

We are getting closer to another college baseball season. LSU baseball had one of the best pitching staffs in the country last season. Not only did the Tigers have great starters in Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, but they also had several reliable relievers. LSU pitching coach Nate Yeskie says junior left-handed pitcher Santiago Garcia, a transfer from Oregon, is going to be a key arm out of the bullpen this year.

Cut 16 (15) “…above average pitches.”

Louisiana Tech baseball has been picked to finish second in Conference USA. Dallas Baptist is the preseason favorite than it’s the Bulldogs, followed by Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State and Western Kentucky. Bulldogs closer Blake Hooks has been named to the Conference USA preseason All-Conference team.

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team won its sixth straight last night, beating Arkansas 92-70. Six players scored in double figures. Flau’jae Johnson had 17 points.

The Lady Techsters won their seventh straight, 72-44 over Kennesaw State. McNeese won its 10^th straight as they knocked off Stephen F Austin in O-T 70 to 64. Southern stayed in a first place tie in the SWAC by beating Jackson State 67-43.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s team beat Georgia State 82-72.

The college baseball season is two weeks away and LSU pitching coach Nate Yeskie says Gavin Guidry is ready after missing last season with a back injury…

Cut 18 (14) “…given day”

The Senior Bowl is Saturday and former LSU Tiger receiver Chris Hilton will compete in his fourth all-star game. Hilton only caught ten passes in his senior season, so he’s trying hard to impress NFL scouts…

Cut 26 (15) “….main goal”

Hilton is on the National roster, while former LSU Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is on the American roster. Saints G-M Mickey Loomis admits it’s a unique situation to evaluate Nuss when his Dad is the Saints offensive coordinator…

Cut 20 (20) “…can’t remember it”

The LSU men’s basketball team dropped to 1-7 in the SEC last night as they fell behind by 27 points in the first half to Mississippi State and ended up losing to the Bulldogs 80 to 66. It’s the second time this year, LSU was non-competitive in the first half against one of the weaker teams in the SEC.

Louisiana Tech is playing better as the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 69 to 59 last night for their second straight win in Conference USA play. Tech is at Sam Houston Saturday.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team goes after its sixth straight win tonight as they host Arkansas at 7 PM. Sophomore guard Jada Richard is one of the team’s leading scorers in SEC play. Coach Kim Mulkey…

Cut 17 (18) “….level of college”

Saints veteran linebacker Demario Davis will be a free agent this offseason, and it sounds like he is open to testing the market. Davis appeared on Kay Adams’ “Up & Adams’ show on FanDuel TV and this is what he had to say on potentially returning to New Orleans for his 15th season in the NFL.

Cut 19 (18) “…we shall see.”

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis says they want Davis back next season. Meanwhile, the Saints scouting department is in Mobile scouting the Senior Bowl. Assistant General Manager Jeff Ireland hopes the Black and Gold are this year’s version of the New England Patriots next year…

Cut 27 (17) “…that’s us”

Veteran Saints linebacker Demario Davis’ contract expires in March and in an interview with FanDuel’s Kay Adams, the 37-year-old seemed intrigued with the possibility of playing for another team next season….

Cut 20 (17) “…service more”

Davis had a career-high in tackles this past season. General Manager Mickey Loomis told reporters at the Senior Bowl in Mobile that they want Davis back.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin and running backs coach Kevin Smith were in the 3-3-7 yesterday visiting high schools. Their first stop was Cecilia High School, likely checking in with four-star athlete Braylon Calais. Kiffin and Smith also stopped at Acadiana High School, Westgate and Albert Simien at Sam Houston.

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is currently riding a five-game winning streak, and the Lady Tigers look to make it six straight tonight against Arkansas at 7 p.m. Head Coach Kim Mulkey says this is one of the closest teams she’s ever had in her time in Baton Rouge.

Cut 16 (16) “…get too low.”

Should be a win for LSU as Arkansas is winless in SEC play.

Brutal defeat for the LSU men’s basketball team last night as the Tigers fell behind by 27 points in the first half and never challenged the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a humiliating 80-66 loss.

Louisiana Tech won its first game on the road as the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 69-59. Tech has won four of its last five.

LSU’s passing game coordinator during its magical 2019 national championship season is now a head coach in the NFL. Joe Brady, who has been the offensive coordinator in Buffalo, has been promoted to head coach. The 36-year-old Brady replaces Sean McDermott who was fired after nine season as the head coach in Buffalo.

In college basketball last night, Stephen F Austin defeated Northwestern State 69-67, UNO upended Nicholls 80 to 62, McNeese started a three-game road trip by beating Southeastern Louisiana 76 to 66.

Tonight, LSU begins a soft part of its schedule by hosting Mississippi State, Tulane hosts South Florida and Louisiana Tech is at UTEP.

The Pelicans two-game winning streak ended last night with a 104-95 loss to Oklahoma City.

Former Jennings High School head football coach Rusty Phelps passed away on Friday after suffering a stroke. Phelps coached for a total of 35 years, with 28 at Jennings and he won over 200 games. Former Eunice football coach Paul Trosclair says Phelps was one of the good guys.

Cut 16 (11) “…to be around.”

Visitation for Coach Phelps is tonight and his funeral is tomorrow in Jennings.

Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is at the Senior Bowl looking to rebuild his draft stock. Nussmeier didn’t get to finish his college career off on a high note at LSU, but says he’s looking forward to the Lane Kiffin era in Baton Rouge.

Cut 20 (14) “…for my teammates.”

Nussmeier says he’s now healthy after a core injury limited him last season.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is at the Senior Bowl this week to showcase his talents to NFL scouts, coaches, and general managers. Nussmeier battled an abdominal injury last season and says he’s worked hard to get back to 100-percent to participate in Mobile.

Cut 18 (11)  “…was a no-brainer.”

Going into the 2025 season, Nussmeier was a potential first-round pick, but after an injury-plagued season, he is now projected as a third to sixth-round pick.

Joe Brady, LSU’s passing game coordinator during the Tigers’ 2019 national championship, has landed a head coaching job at the age of 36. The Buffalo Bills promoted Brady after two seasons as their offensive coordinator.  Buffalo’s offense has been one of the best in the NFL since Brady took over as O-C.

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A highly respected high school football coach has passed away. Former Jennings coach Rusty Phelps died late last week from a stroke at the age of 62. Phelps won over 200 games at Jennings and led the Bulldogs to a state championship game appearance in 2019. Former Eunice Coach Paul Trosclair, who coached against Phelps for many years, says Phelps meant a lot to the Jennings community.

Cut 17 (16)  “…teams played hard.”

Visitation is tonight, and funeral services are tomorrow in Jennings.

In college basketball last night, McNeese State dribbled past Southeastern Louisiana 76-66, UNO upended Nicholls 80 to 62, and Northwestern State came up a little short against the Lumberjacks, losing to Stephen F Austin 69 to 67.

The Pelicans lost to Oklahoma City 104 to 95.

A little bit of a sluggish start for the sixth ranked Lady Tigers last night but they dominated the second half and won easily over Florida 89 to 60. Jada Richard had a game-high 20 points and Mikayla Williams had 12 points and five rebounds. Coach Kim Mulkey appreciated the crowd that came out on a cold night, especially the students…

Cut 26 (18) “…long time”

LSU is back home on Thursday as the Lady Tigers host Arkansas.

The Pelicans will look to finish a three-game road trip by going 3-and-0 as they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. The Pels have lost 12 straight games to the Thunder. Tip off from O-K-C is at 7 PM.

The 2026 LSU baseball team returns its entire starting outfield from last year’s  College World Series championship team. Sophomore centerfielder Derek Curiel says the group’s experience together will be an advantage going into the season.

Cut 16 (17) “…to score runs.”

Over the offseason, Curiel put on 20 pounds of muscle to add more power and increase his bat speed.

In the Southland men’s basketball today, Northwestern State visits Southland leader Stephen F Austin at 3 PM in a game that will be televised by the C-B-S Sports Network.  The Demons lost by ten points at home to the Lumberjacks earlier this season.

Nicholls will look to end a four-game losing streak as they host UNO at 3:30. McNeese begins a three-game road trip tonight as they visit Southeastern Louisiana at 6 PM.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team won its fifth straight game last night as the Lady Tigers defeated Florida 89-60. Another impressive game from sophomore guard Jada Richard who scored 20 points and helped keep Florida’s leading scorer, Liv McGill, to just 14 points. Coach Kim Mulkey on the former Lafayette Christian star…

Cut 22 (12) “…gets tired”

LSU is back home on Thursday night as they host Arkansas at 7 PM.

According to the Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Tigers offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. spoke to the Philadelphia Eagles about their offensive coordinator vacancy but is staying at LSU.

Former LSU defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is the new D-C for the Washington Commanders.

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Sophomore pitcher Casan Evans is coming off one of the best freshman pitching seasons in LSU history. Evans had a 5-and-1 record with a 2.05 ERA and struck out out 71 in just over 50 innings. Evans is expected to be a weekend starter this year and is focusing on improving two pitches.

Cut 18 (16)  “…in the season.”

The Tigers season opener is February 13^th against Milwaukee.

In college hoops today. Northwestern State is at Southland leader Stephen F Austin for a 3 PM tip. C-B-S Sports Network will televise this game. UNO is at Nicholls in a game that will tip off at 3:30. Southeastern Louisiana hosts McNeese at 6 PM in Hammond.

In the NBA…the Pelicans look for their third win in a row as they are at Oklahoma City tonight.

It might not feel like it outside, but the college baseball season is right around the corner. Sophomore catcher Cade Arambide is expected to be an impact player for LSU this season. Coach Jay Johnson…

Cut 17 (20) “…offense and defense”

The Tigers begin the season on February 13^th by hosting Milwaukee.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team opens a three-game homestand tonight by hosting Florida at 6 PM. The Lady Tigers are looking for their fifth straight win, while Florida is 1-and-5.

The Pelicans have won back-to-back games on the road, last night they defeated San Antonio 104 to 95. Up next Oklahoma City.

Former Saints coach Sean Payton is still looking for that elusive second trip to the Super Bowl. Payton and the Broncos came up a little short in the AFC Title game losing to New England 10-7. Payton says he will always have second thoughts on his decision not to kick a field goal and go up 10-0 in the second quarter, instead he went for it on fourth and one and they didn’t convert…

Cut 20 (06) “…good call”

The Patriots are back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2018 the season. Former LSU Tigers Will Campbell, Kayshon Boutte and K’Lavion Chaission are important pieces to this Patriots team. Former La Tech standout Milton Williams is going back to the Super Bowl after winning a ring last year with the Eagles.

New England will play Seattle, which outlasted the Rams 31-27. Former Saint Rasheed Shaheed had a 51-yard catch in the game.

Former Saints coach Sean Payton is still looking for that elusive second trip to the Super Bowl. Payton and the Broncos came up a little short in the AFC Title game losing to New England 10-7. Payton says he will always have second thoughts on his decision not to kick a field goal and go up 10-0 in the second quarter, instead he went for it on fourth and one and they didn’t convert…

Cut 20 (06) “…good call”

The Patriots are back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2018 the season. Former LSU Tigers Will Campbell, Kayshon Boutte and K’Lavion Chaission are important pieces to this Patriots team. Former La Tech standout Milton Williams is going back to the Super Bowl after winning a ring last year with the Eagles.

New England will play Seattle, which outlasted the Rams 31-27. Former Saint Rasheed Shaheed had a 51-yard catch in the game.

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The 2026 LSU baseball team returns four starting position players from last season. Among them is sophomore outfielder Derek Curiel. This offseason, Curiel added over 20 pounds of muscle and is now at 192 pounds. Head coach Jay Johnson says the transformation will allow Curiel to elevate his game.

Cut 16 (17) “…really excited.”

Curiel will play center field this season. Chris Stanfield will start in left field and Jake Brown in right field.

The Pelicans won their second straight road game last night beating San Antonio 104-95. Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson each had 24 points.

Sixth-ranked LSU hosts Florida tonight at 6 PM. The Gators are just 1-5 in the SEC.