After allowing North Dakota State to build a seven to one lead on Tuesday night, before the Tigers came back for a nine-to-seven-win, LSU scored seven runs in the first inning on their way to 13 to 3 victory over North Dakota State last night. It’s the fourth straight game the Tigers have scored 11 runs or more. Jared Jones hit two home runs and William Schmidt allowed one run over four innings.

For the second straight night, Louisiana Tech won big over Nicholls. The Bulldogs won 19 to 0 on Tuesday night and last night it was 10 to nothing. Tech will host South Alabama this weekend, while the Colonels will try to end a seven game losing streak against Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi.

The Ragin Cajuns defeated U-N-C Wilmington seven to six. Luke Yuhasz broke out of a 4 for 27 slump with a couple of hits including a home run.

ULM dropped a pair of games to third ranked Arkansas, while LSU softball beat ULM 12 to 4.

The Cajuns men’s basketball team’s season ended last night with a 67 to 49 defeat to tenth seeded Old Dominion in the Sun Belt Tournament. The search for a new coach can really ramp up as U-L Lafayette finished this season with a 12 and 21 record under interim head coach Derrick Zimmerman.

McNeese is looking for a new women’s basketball coach as Lynn Kennedy is out after four seasons. The Cowgirls were 10 and 21 this season.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball is looking to pack the TAC tonight as the Bulldogs host New Mexico State. Tech is coming off 24-point win over Sam Houston and they are now 8-and-8 in league play. The Aggies are 9-and-7 in Conference USA and they’ve won four of their last five.

There was drama in Tuesday night’s win over North Dakota State, but no drama last night as the top ranked LSU Tigers scored seven times in the first inning on their way to a 13-3 run rule win. Derek Curiel scored the game’s first run and then drove in two to complete the seven-run inning. Jared Jones hit two home runs, a three-run shot in the third inning and a two-run blast in the fifth inning and William Schmidt got the win on the mound.

Louisiana Tech once again easily handled Nicholls, beating the Colonels ten to nothing. It’s the first time since the 2021 season that the Dogs shut out the same opponent in back to back games. Luke Nichols tossed five shutout innings. Tech will host South Alabama this weekend.

ULM baseball lost two games to third-ranked Arkansas yesterday. And ULM softball lost in Baton Rouge, falling to fourth-ranked LSU 12 to 4, as Tori Edwards hit two home runs.

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The search for a new men’s basketball coach at U-L Lafayette can get going now. The Cajuns season ended last night with a 67 to 49 loss to Old Dominion in the Sun Belt Tournament. U-L Lafayette finishes the year with a 12 and 21 record, 8-and-10 in the Sun Belt. Bob Marlin was fired at the start of conference play. Derek Zimmerman did an admirable job as an interim coach, but the Cajuns will likely look elsewhere for a new head coach.

At the girls state basketball tournament…Avery Ryan scored 15 points and had 19 rebounds as Cedar Creek defeated J-S Clark 47 to 44 to improve to 28-and-3 and advance to the Division 4 select state championship game, where they’ll play the Southern Lab Kittens.

The last game of the day had the biggest upset…as seventh seeded Doyle knocked off third seeded Sterlington 52 to 48 in Division 3 non-select semifinals. The Hornets will play Wossman on Friday night for the championship.

The number one ranked LSU Tigers got behind seven to one to North Dakota State in the third inning, but came back to beat the Bison 11 to 9. Shortstop Steven Milam broke a nine-nine tie in the eight inning with a two-run double…

Cut 26 (09) “…for a double”

The Tigers host North Dakota State again tonight.

Louisiana Tech trounced Nicholls 19 to 0. Garrison Berkley drove in three runs and Kade Parker threw six scoreless innings. Bulldogs coach Lane Burroughs was impressed…

Cut 30 (16) “…really good”

Tech hosts Nicholls again tonight.

The Saints have released running back Jamaal Williams after two unproductive seasons in New Orleans. Williams only rushed for 470 yards with the Black and Gold and his release saves the team one-point-six million dollars toward the salary cap.

Missouri defensive line coach Al Davis has emerged as the top candidate to replace Bo Davis, who left LSU for the Saints. Davis played at Arkansas and he’s been assistant coach at Mizzou since the 2021 season.

The Ragin Cajuns eliminated ULM from the Sun Belt Tournament with a 73 to 69, ending the coaching career of Warhawks coach Keith Richard, who is retiring. U-L Lafayette will face 10^th seeded Old Dominion tonight.

At the girls high school basketball tournament in Hammond, Cedar Creek advanced to the Division Four select state championship game with a tight 47 to 44 win over J-S Clark. Cedar Creek will play either Southern Lab or Ouachita Christian in the state title game.

Other games later today…Doyle versus Oakdale and Albany against Sterlington.

The top ranked LSU baseball team found itself down seven to one in the third inning last night to North Dakota State, but came back to win 11 to nine over the Bison. The first few innings were ugly for the Bayou Bengals, five walks, four wild pitches and three errors. But the Tigers got some good pitching from Chandler Dorsey, Zac Cowan and Casan Evans and clutch hitting from Steven Milam, who had a two-run double in the eighth inning to snap a nine-nine tie. Coach Jay Johnson says the character of his team shined through…

Cut 27 (14) “…wasn’t easy”

LSU faces North Dakota State again tonight.

Louisiana Tech hosts Nicholls again tonight after the Bulldogs beat the Colonels 19 to 0 yesterday. Kade Parker six scoreless innings on the mound.

The Saints have released Jamaal Williams after two unproductive seasons in New Orleans. Williams only rushed for 470 yards with the Black and Gold and his release saves the team one-point-six million dollars toward the salary cap.

LSU is reportedly close to naming Missouri defensive line coach Al Davis as the Tigers new D-Line coach, replacing Bo Davis, who left LSU for the Saints. Davis played at Arkansas and he’s been assistant coach at Mizzou since the 2021 season.

The LSU men’s basketball team fell to 3-and-14 in the SEC with a 95 to 64 loss to Kentucky. The Tigers close out the regular season by hosting 22^nd ranked Texas A-and-M on Saturday.

The Ragin Cajuns eliminated ULM from the Sun Belt Tournament with a 73 to 69, ending the coaching career of Warhawks coach Keith Richard, who is retiring. U-L Lafayette will face 10^th seeded Old Dominion tonight.

Nearly a disastrous loss for the top ranked LSU baseball team last night as the Tigers fell behind seven to one in the third inning to North Dakota State who has just one win on the year. But the Tigers fought back and ended up beating the Bison 11 to nine. Coach Jay Johnson says he knew North Dakota State would be tougher than their one and ten record…

Cut 16 (16) “…of the game today”

Shortstop Steven Milam’s two-run double in the eighth inning snapped a nine-nine tie. Reliever Zac Cowan threw 2.2 innings out of the bullpen to get the win. Casan Evans earned his third save.

The Saints have released Jamaal Williams after two unproductive seasons in New Orleans.

Some blow outs in college baseball yesterday. Louisiana Tech blanked Nicholls 19 to nothing. Northwestern State LeTourneau 18 to 1, and McNeese beat Dillard 19 to 6 in seven innings. ULM was losing to third ranked Arkansas ten to one when the game was suspended in the seventh inning because of inclement weather. The game will resume at 2 PM today in Fayetteville.

Last night marked an end of a career for ULM men’s basketball coach Keith Richard as the Warhawks lost in overtime to U-L Lafayette in the opening round of the Sun Belt Tournament 73 to 69. Richard is retiring. The Cajuns advance to play Old Dominion tonight at 7:30.

The LSU men’s basketball team suffered a blowout loss to Kentucky 95 to 64. Just one more regular season game left for the Tigers who are now 3 and 14 in the SEC.

At the girls high school state basketball tournament…semi-final action….Lafayette Christian, Oak Grove, Bell City, Fairview and Wossman were all winners.

The Top ranked LSU baseball team begins a two-game midweek series against North Dakota State tonight. Tigers right-handed pitcher Casan Evans was named the Southeastern Conference co-freshman of the week. The Houston product recorded a save against nationally ranked Dallas Baptist and got the win in Friday’s extra innings victory over Kansas State. Evans was also a very good high school shortstop, but he’s only focusing on pitching at LSU….

Cut 19 (11) “…easier now.”

LSU should not have much trouble beating the Bison as they have only one win on the season.

In women’s hoops, LSU’s Big 3 were all named first-team All SEC performers. Aneesah Morrow, Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams all average around 18 points a game. The Lady Tigers’ next game is Friday in the SEC Tourney.

The McNeese men’s basketball team finished off the regular season last night with a 95 to 64 win over Stephen F Austin. The Cowboys be the top seed in next week’s Southland Tournament in Lake Charles.

Northwestern State is the four seed and has a first round bye after beating UIW 73 to 57. Second year Demons head coach Rick Cabrera said on ESPN-plus they finally put two halves together…

Cut 29 (14) “…we did”

Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls both lost yesterday. Grambling lost its third straight, falling to Bethune Cookman 78 to 71.

Tonight, the LSU men’s basketball team begins the final week of the regular season by visiting 16^th ranked Kentucky. The Tigers have lost three in a row.

The Pelicans visit the Lakers. The Pels are 4-and-2 since the All-Star Break. L-A is six and one. Tip off is at 9:30.

LSU is ranked number one in this week’s D-1 baseball poll and the Tigers open up a two-game midweek series against North Dakota State tonight. The Tigers the SEC with 34 doubles and first baseman Jared Jones has six of them. Aaron Fitt from D-1 baseball says he’s expecting a big season from Jones…

Cut 17 (20) “…terrifying prescence”

LSU’s hitters should be able to feast on North Dakota State pitching over the next two days. The Bison have a team ERA of 11.10.

ULM is at third ranked Arkansas this afternoon. Louisiana Tech hosts Nicholls for a midweek series starting at 6 PM. The Colonels have lost five in a row, while the Bulldogs dropped a weekend series to Memphis.

The McNeese men’s basketball team finished off the regular season last night with a 95 to 64 win over Stephen F Austin. Cowboys Coach Will Wade led McNeese to its first win in Nacogdoches in 23 years…

Cut 20 (18) “…the Southland Tournament”

McNeese will be the top seed in the Southland Tournament in Lake Charles.

Northwestern State is the four seed and has a first round bye after beating UIW 73 to 57. Second year Demons head coach Rick Cabrera said on ESPN-plus they finally put two halves together…

Cut 29 (14) “…we did”

Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls both lost yesterday. Grambling lost its third straight, falling to Bethune Cookman 78 to 71.

LSU has moved up to number one in D-1 Baseball’s Top 25 ranking. The 11-and-1 Tigers are ranked ahead of Tennessee who is undefeated on the season. D-1 baseball’s Aaron Fitt on why LSU has a slight edge over the defending national champs…

Cut 16 (18) “…LSU rotation.”

And it looks like the Tigers have a lead off man. Freshman left fielder Derek Curiel got on base 21 times in 30 trips during the four games in Texas. Tonight, the Tigers host North Dakota State.

In other action tonight, ULM is at third ranked Arkansas. The Warhawks are coming off a series loss to Missouri State. Louisiana Tech hosts Nicholls for a midweek series starting tonight at 6 PM. The Colonels have lost five in a row, while the Bulldogs dropped a weekend series to Memphis.

The McNeese men’s basketball team finished off the regular season with a resounding 95 to 64 win over Stephen F Austin last night. It was the ninth straight win for the Cowboys, who also snapped a 14-game losing streak to the Lumberjacks. The Pokes will not play again until next Tuesday in the semifinal round of the Southland Tournament.

Nicholls is a three-seed in the Southland Tourney despite last night’s 63-53 loss to Lamar. Northwestern State is a four seed and has a first-round bye. The Demons beat UIW 73 to 57 yesterday as Micah Thomas had 19 points.

Southeastern is a six seed and the Lions lost last night to Texas Rio Grande Valley 77 to 76.

Yesterday as the LHSAA girls basketball tournament, Lakeview, Arcadia, Summerfield, Simpson and Sacred Heart of New Orleans were winners in semifinal action. In Lakeview’s 48 to 44 win over Midland, Timberlyn Washington had 23 points for the Lady Gators.

LSU is the new number one team in D-1 baseball’s Top 25 poll. The Tigers went 4-0 last week in Texas and second baseman Daniel Dickinson is emerging as a star for this team. The transfer from Utah Valley is leading the Tigers with 21 RBIs. Dickinson didn’t have a single scholarship offer from a Division One school coming out of high school in Seattle, but that didn’t stop him…

Cut 18 (14) “…like that’

Dickinson drove in six runs in Friday’s 10-inning win over Kansas State in the Frisco College Baseball Classic.

Tonight…McNeese will take on Stephen F Austin in a game that will be on ESPN-U. Northwestern State will host UIW. Nicholls travels to Lamar,  Southeastern Louisiana visits UTRGV, and Grambling visits Bethune-Cookman.

Former LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell ran the 40 yard dash under five seconds and made a vertical jump over 30 inches at the NFL draft combine, which is impressive for the former Neville star. Campbell was a three-year starter at LSU. In his final 30 games, he allowed only two sacks. Campbell puts his resume up against any of the other tackles…

Cut 19 (17) “..separates me.”

There are some mock drafts that have the Patriots taking Campbell with the fourth overall pick.

The LSU women’s basketball team lost its fourth game of the season yesterday, falling to Ole Miss 85 to 77. The Lady Tigers finish the regular season 27-4, 12-4 in the SEC and they are the three-seed in the SEC tourney which is this week. Flau’Jae Johnson will not play in the conference tournament as she’s out with a shin injury.

D-1 Baseball has the LSU Tigers ranked number one in the country after winning five games last week, including four in Texas and three at the Frisco College Baseball Classic. The Tigers completed their road trip with a 12 to 8 win over Sam Houston yesterday. LSU is scheduled to host North Dakota State tomorrow.

The Saints have the ninth overall selection in the NFL draft. And former LSU offensive tackle Campbell confirms one of the teams he spoke with at the Combine was the Black and Gold. He says it would be an honor to play for the Saints…

Cut 20 (14) “…everything to me.”

Campbell could be the first offensive tackle taken in the draft, but there’s a concern his arms are not long enough to play offensive tackle in the NFL.

The seventh-ranked LSU Lady Tigers coughed up a 15-point third quarter lead and lost to Ole Miss, 85-77 yesterday. It was LSU’s second consecutive loss and fourth loss of the season. Senior Aneesah Morrow scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, making it her 100th career double-double. After the game, Morrow said despite the loss, it’s a significant milestone.

Cut 16 (19) “…in this generation.”

LSU played yesterday’s game without Flau’Jae Johnson, who is dealing with a shin injury and Johnson will not play in this week’s SEC Tournament.

Semi-final action begins today in the girls high school basketball tournament. The first game of the day in Hammond is Lake View versus Midland, followed by Arcadia against White Castle, Summerfield plays Plainview, Simpson goes up against Reeves at 6:15 and the final game of the day is Academy Sacred Heart against Rosepine.