I’m Colleen Crain and this sportscast on the Louisiana Radio Network is brought to you by the Louisiana Department of Health, when gambling is more than a game, no one wins…

The top-ranked LSU baseball team got back in the win column last night with an eight-to-one win over South Carolina. Junior first baseman Jared Jones hit two home runs, and Ethan Frey also homered. Kade Anderson struck out nine and allowed one earned run for his seventh win of the year.

Big upset in the NCAA Softball Tournament last night as Southeastern Louisiana scored four unanswered runs to beat LSU in the opening round of the Baton Rouge Regional. The win for Southeastern was just the second ever-for the Lady Lions in 26 meetings versus the Tigers and their first win since 2007.

LSU now has to win four straight games to win the Baton Rouge Regional. They will play the loser of today’s winner’s bracket game between Nebraska and Southeastern, which will begin at noon.

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In the Hammond bracket of the Southland Conference Tournament, eighth-seeded UNO is 2-and-0 after beating Northwestern State three to two. Southeastern Louisiana avoided elimination by eliminating McNeese seven to four.

Southeastern will play Northwestern State at 1 PM today in a loser’s bracket game. The winner plays UNO and will need to beat the Privateers to advance to the Southland Tournament Championship series.

At the LHSAA state baseball tournament…Catholic High of Baton Rouge won its second consecutive state title with an eight-to-one win over Brother Martin.

Every other series will be decided today. Sam Houston came from behind to beat Live Oak four to three. ED White walked off Teurlings Catholic four to three. Brusly scored 14 runs in the second inning and shut out North DeSoto 15-0.

The other two championship games are Sterlington and Erath, which has been a very entertaining series, with Erath winning yesterday seven to six and Catholic High of New Iberia versus University High.

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Number one ranked LSU baseball will look to bounce back tonight after blowing a late lead and losing to South Carolina six to five last night. The Tigers will send Kade Anderson to the mound tonight. Anderson is second in the nation in strikeouts with 124. South Carolina will send sophomore lefty Jake McCoy to the mound. He throws in the mid-90s, but has an ERA of 6.71.

Logan Forstyhe struck out a career-high 10 hitters for his first win of the season as Louisiana Tech topped New Mexico State 12-7. The Bulldogs will look for their fourth victory in a row at 6 PM.

ULM got a gem from Daniel Gonzalez last night as the Warhawks shutout South Alabama four to nothing. Game two is at 6 PM.

The Cajuns have lost four straight Sun Belt games and tonight they host Arkansas State again after losing to them three to nothing.

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At the state baseball tournament in Sulphur….Erath and Catholic High of New Iberia have forced a third and deciding game in their championship series on the Division Three level. The Bobcats won a back and forth game between Sterlington, beating the Panthers seven to six. Brennan Broussard’s two-run triple in the sixth inning was the game winning hit.

And Catholic High of New Iberia defeated University High eight to one and the Panthers and Cubs will play for the Division three select state championship tomorrow at 11 AM.

Brusly also forced a third and deciding game by scoring 14 runs in the second inning for a 15 to nothing win over North Desoto in three runs. All 14 runs came after two outs.  Lead off hitter Aidan Washington had three hits and drove in three runs.

Tonight…Catholic High of Baton Rouge will try to win its second consecutive title as it battles Brother Martin at 5:30. Also at 5:30 .Live Oak looks for its first ever state championship when it faces Sam Houston.

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Frustrating loss for the top-ranked LSU Tigers as they could not hold on to a two-run lead in the eighth inning and lost to South Carolina six to five. Zac Cowan gave up a game-tying home run in the ninth inning and threw a wild pitch to allow the winning run to score. The Tigers will try to even up the series tonight with left-hander Kade Anderson getting the start.

ULM sophomore pitcher Daniel Gonzalez threw eight shutout innings as the Warhawks blanked South Alabama four to nothing to end a ten-game losing streak. Isaiah Walker hit a three-run homer.

The Ragin Cajuns were held to four hits in a three-to-nothing loss to Arkansas State.

Louisiana Tech defeated New Mexico State 12 to 7, winning its 30th game of the year. Tech Coach Lane Burroughs has won 30 games seven times in his eight seasons as the Bulldogs’ coach.

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Northwestern State is in the winner’s bracket in the Hammond bracket of the Southland Tournament after winning in walk-off fashion over McNeese. The Demons will play UNO in a winner’s bracket game. The eighth-seeded Privateers upset top-seeded Southeastern Louisiana ten to six. The Lions and Cowboys will face off in an elimination game at 1 PM.

At the state baseball tournament in Hammond, Teurlings Catholic, North DeSoto, Live Oak and Catholic High of Baton Rouge can all win state championships today. Teurlings and Catholic are trying to win back-to-back titles, while North Desoto is looking for its first title since 2012. Live Oak can win its first state title if they beat Sam Houston again tonight.

The Baton Rouge Regional in the NCAA Softball Tournament begins today at Tiger Park. Nebraska will face Big East Tournament Champions, UCONN at 2 PM. At 4:30 PM, LSU will face Southland Conference Tournament Champions, Southeastern Louisiana. LSU has won 19 in a row over the Lions, but has had to walk off SLU in the last two meetings.

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Tough loss for the top-ranked LSU baseball team last night as the Tigers fell to South Carolina six to five. LSU led 5-3 in the eighth inning and Zac Cowan could not preserve the lead, giving up three runs. The winning run scored on a wild pitch as LSU falls to 17-11 in the SEC, while Paul Mainieri’s Gamecocks improve to 6-22.

Northwestern State walked off McNeese seven to six in the Hammond Bracket of the Southland Tournament. Samuel Stevenson hit a two-run single with the bases loaded for the game winner. The Demons advance to the winner’s bracket to play UNO, who upset Southeastern Louisiana four to nothing.

ULM snapped its ten-game losing streak with a four-to-nothing win over South Alabama, while Arkansas State blanked the Ragin Cajuns three to nothing.

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Louisiana Tech won its third in a row last night as the Bulldogs outscored New Mexico State 12 to 7. Trey Hawsey drove in three runs and Luke Nichols pitched three shutout innings out of the bullpen for his second save.

At the state baseball tournament in Sulphur….Sterlington scored five runs in the seventh inning to take game one of its championship series against Erath.

University High was also a walk-off winner yesterday and if the Cubs beat Catholic New Iberia today at 11 AM they will repeat as Division three select state champions.

Live Oak is one win away from its first state championship in baseball after beating Sam Houston three to one yesterday. Ragin Cajuns signee Sawyer Pruitt struck out eleven in six innings.

Catholic High of Baton Rouge, Teurlings Catholic, and North Desoto were also winners yesterday. The Griffens scored eight runs in the fourth inning to beat Brusly eight to two. Bryant Lacour hit a grand slam in that massive inning. And North Desoto is one way away from its first state championship in since 2012.

Top ranked LSU baseball begins its final SEC series of the season tonight as the Tigers visit South Carolina. LSU has not named a starting pitcher for tonight, but plan to start Kade Anderson in game two on Friday and Anthony Eyanson on Saturday, allowing Anderson and Eyanson to pitch on regular rest. Eyanson has been terrific lately and Coach Jay Johnson says the right-hander has the qualities needed to be a great pitcher…

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The Southland Conference Tournament gets underway today….In the Hammond bracket…top-seeded Southeastern Louisiana hosts UNO at 6 PM and at 1 Pm Northwestern State takes on McNeese.

At the state baseball championships in Sulphur, Vermilion Catholic and Ebarb won their first state championships in baseball in school history. Oak Grove won its fifth in a row and Pitkin won it’s 14^th overall

Today the best out of three series begin. Sam Houston is looking for its first state championship since 2001. Broncos head coach Chad Hebert….

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Sam Houston will face Live Oak in the Division one non-select state title game. The Broncos have eliminated the Eagles from the playoffs the last two years.

In Division Two non-select…Brusly battles North DeSoto and in Division Two select, Teurlings Catholic faces ED White.

The Saints schedule is out…no primetime games for the Black and Gold and they have to make two long distance road trips in September, once to Seattle and the other to Buffalo.

For the first time in 25 years, the Saints are not scheduled to play any primetime games. The NFL schedule was released last night and New Orleans kicks off the season by hosting Arizona than the 49ers. After that its two straight on the road, Seattle and Buffalo. The Saints might have only one cold weather game, Tennessee on December 28^th and the last home game of the season is December 21^st against Mason Taylor and the New York Jets.

At the state baseball championships…Vermilion Catholic won its first state championship as the Eagles defeated Ouachita Christian four to one. Oak Grove won its fifth straight title, a ten to nothing win over Welsh.

Pitkin won its 14^th state title in program history with a nine to six win over Family Community and Ebarb won its first state championship as the Rebels defeated Harrisonburg eight to three.

Top ranked LSU baseball begins its final SEC regular season series tonight at South Carolina. It’s been a struggle for first year Gamecocks Coach Paul Mainieri, who coached for 15 years at LSU. The Gamecocks are 5-and-22 in the SEC and Mainieri knows the Tigers will be a big challenge…

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First pitch is at 6 PM.

After getting swept by Southern Miss last weekend, the Ragin Cajuns look to bounce back as they begin a series tonight against Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette Coach Matt Deggs on his team’s mindset…

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The Saints 2025 NFL schedule will be released at 7 PM tonight. New Orleans will reportedly kick-off the regular season by hosing the Arizona Cardinals. The Black and Gold have won six straight season openers and it would be the third consecutive year the Black and Gold have started the season at home.

Top ranked LSU baseball begins its final SEC series tomorrow against South Carolina. The Tigers have not named a starting pitcher for game one of the series, but plan to start Kade Anderson in game two on Friday and Anthony Eyanson on Saturday.  The Gamecocks are 5-22 in the SEC and in 15^th place.

Last night, La Tech scored five runs in the second inning in a seven to four win over ULM. Sebastian Mexico drove in three runs. The Warhawks have lost ten in a row and will host South Alabama this weekend, while Tech will host New Mexico State to close out the regular season.

Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order allowing Louisiana universities to pay their athletes. Jeanne Burns explains why the governor issued the order….

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At the state baseball championships…Ebarb defeated Harrisonburg in the Class C title game. It’s the first state championship in Ebarb baseball history. Pitkin won its 14^th state title as the Tigers topped Family Community nine to six in the Class B title game.

The 2025 NFL Schedule will be released tonight and the Saints will reportedly open the season at home by hosting the Arizona Cardinals. The entire schedule will be unveiled at 7 PM. On paper, New Orleans has one of the easiest schedules, facing just three playoff teams. Tampa Bay twice, the Rams and the Bills.

The top ranked LSU baseball team left for Columbia South Carolina this morning as they open a three-game series against the Gamecocks tomorrow. Coach Jay Johnson says left-hander Kade Anderson is good to go after leaving his start last week with cramping in his left wrist…

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A struggling South Carolina team got a much needed win last night, rallying to beat Winthrop six to five,

Louisiana Tech defeated ULM seven to four last night. Sebastian Mexico drove in three, while Eli Berch and Will Safford each had 2 RBIs. Luke Cooley allowed one earned run over four innings for the win and Blake Hooks pitched the ninth inning for his eighth save of the year. Bulldogs Coach Lane Burroughs says Hooks struck out two of the three batters he faced…

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Louisiana Tech closes out the regular season by hosting New Mexico State in a three-game series starting Thursday in Ruston. ULM is hosing South Alabama and the Warhawks are looking to end a ten-game losing streak.

Southeastern Louisiana’s Brennan Stuprich has been named the Southland Pitcher of the Year. Lions closer Brady St. Pierre has been named the Southland Reliver of the Year. And the Coach of the Year is S-L-U’s Bobby Barbier.

The Southland Tournament begins tomorrow, with the Lions hosting UNO and Northwestern State taking on McNeese.

I’m Jeanne Burns and this sportscast on the Louisiana Radio Network is brought to you by the Louisiana Department of Health, when gambling is more than a game, no one wins…

The NFL releases its schedule tonight, the Saints are not expected to have many prime time games, maybe just a game or two. We know they are not going overseas. The NFL has released the schedule for its international games and the Saints are not a part of any of those matchups.

You can make your plans now, the LSU-Clemson season opener will kick off at 6:30 central time on August 30th ABC will televise the game.

In college baseball last night, Louisiana Tech scored five runs in the second inning and the Bulldogs defeated ULM seven to four. Sebastian Mexico drove in three runs. The Warhawks have lost ten in a row.

South Carolina scored five runs in the eighth inning to come from behind to beat Winthrop. The top ranked LSU Tigers will begin a three-game series against the Gamecocks in Columbia tomorrow night.

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The LSU women’s basketball team added to its freshmen recruiting class by signing six-foot-two forward Meghan Yarnevich out of Maryland. The top 100 prospect adds to the number one ranked recruiting class in the country. Coach Kim Mulkey says Yarnevich brings a physical presence and relentless toughness to the frontcourt.

At the state baseball tournament in Sulphur…Oak Grove doubled up Mangham four two to advance to the Division Four non-select state championship game. The Tigers will play Welsh at 2 PM today. The Greyhounds beat DeQuincy seven to six in eight innings.

Vermilion Catholic outscored Riverside Academy nine to eight and the Eagles will play Ouachita Christian at 2 PM in the Division Four select title game. O-C-S beat top seeded Covenant Christian 12 to seven.

The Class B state title game is at 11 AM as Pitkin plays Family Christian and in the Class C title game. Ebarb faces Harrisonburg at 11 AM.

The NFL releases its full schedule tomorrow night. The league announced its international matchups today and the Saints will not play overseas. Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings will be the first team to play in two different cities during their trip to Europe. They will play the Steelers in Ireland and the following week they’ll play the Browns in London. Jayden Daniels and the Commanders will face the Dolphins in Spain on November 16^th.

Former Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson says he will not play for the Bengals unless he gets a new contract. Hendrickson says he’s disappointed with Cincinnati’s lack of communication and the situation has become personal. The 30-year-old is entering his final year of his contract that pays him a base salary of 15-point-eight million dollars. Last season he led the league with 17.5 sacks.

Former Saints punter Thomas Morstead had been released by the Jets as New York reportedly wants to go younger at that position. Morestead has spent 16 seasons in the NFL since he was drafted by the Saints in 2009.

According to a report from Brett McMurphy, LSU’s season opener at Clemon on August 30^th will kick off at 6:30 on Saturday night and ABC will televise.

Former Georgia Bulldogs signee Megan Yarnevich has committed to the LSU women’s basketball team. The six-foot-two four-star recruit out of Maryland is an addition to the Lady Tigers 2025 recruiting class that’s ranked number one in the country. Yarnevich is the fourth front court player on the roster.

The Pelicans didn’t get any help from the NBA draft lottery last night. They had the fourth worst record last season, but will pick seventh overall in the June 25th draft.

D1 baseball has LSU as a number two national seed in it’s latest Regional Projection. D-1 Baseball has Southeastern Louisiana playing in the Baton Rouge Regional as a three seed.

LSU begins its final SEC regular season series of the year on Thursday against South Carolina. Coach Jay Johnson says left-hander Kade Anderson is good to go after having to leave his last start because of cramping in his left wrist.

Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes announced today he will play for Team USA in next year’s World Baseball Classic.

Tonight, ULM is at Louisiana Tech in a makeup game.