LSU senior associate athletic director Robert Munson says the school decided to suspend basketball coach Will Wade indefinitely after he declined to provide further information on the media reports that came out Thursday from an alleged FBI wire tap. Munson says the invitation to meet is still open to coach Wade.

Earlier in the day, LSU President F King Alexander and atheltic direct Joe Alleva released a statement that said reports of an alleged offer that made with a recruiting middleman that could involve a member of the current team is without question concerning to all of us.

Wade released a statement to media members that says the various media reports do not begin to tell the full story and asks everyone to withhold their judgement until the record is complete.

The Tigers can clinch at least a share of an SEC championship with a win tonight over Vanderbilt. Tony Benford will serve as an acting head coach.
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The 10th ranked LSU baseball team ended an emotional day on the Baton Rouge campus with a walk off win over California. Shortstop Josh Smith extended his 13-game hitting streak with a bases loaded single with two outs to give the Tigers a four win over Cal. LSU is now 10-3 and they’ll play a doubleheader against the Bears today, starting at one o clock, because expected rain on Sunday.

In other baseball action, 15th ranked Arkansas doubled up Louisiana Tech four to two. McNeese outscored ULM 13-12, the Cajuns blanked Loyola Marymount five to nothing, UNO edged Nicholls three to two, Central ARkansas knocked off Southeastern Louisiana 3-1.

In the NBA, Toronto beat the Pelicans 127 to 104.

In Lake Charles,, Simpson, Breaux Bridge and North Central won their first state titles in boys basketball. For North Central, Apphia Jordan becomes the first woman to lead a boys basketball team to a state championship.

LSU basketball coach Will Wade is under a microscope as a result of an alleged FBI wiretap that reportedly has Wade telling a recruiting handler that a strong offer has been made to a recruit’s family and the compensation would be more than the rookie minimum.

Yahoo sports was the first to report on the story and media members had a chance to ask Wade about it after a luncheon. But Wade said he had not seen the story and added that they’ll move forward as they need to.

The wire tap is part of a federal investigation into college basketball recruiting, three men have already been sentenced to jail and another trial is coming up next month. Glen Guilbeau of the USA Today Network says it’s hard to say where this will lead for the LSU Tigers…
cut 5 (10) “…worst of it”
LSU can win an SEC title tomorrow with a win over Vanderbilt.

Cedric Russell scored a career-high 34 points as the Ragin Cajuns defeated Arkansas Little Rock 77-72. The win gives UL Lafayette a 9-8 record in the Sun Belt.

ULM fell to 8-and-9 after losing to Arkansas State 73-72.It’s their fourth loss in conference play by one point.

10th ranked LSU baseball begins a weekend series tonight against California. Zack Hess will start on the mound tonight and freshman Cole Henry will start Saturday in the place of Landon Marceaux, who struggled last weekend in Texas. Coach Paul Mainieri believes Henry can handle a weekend start…
Cut 16 (16) “talent”
Sophomore Eric Walker is scheduled to start Sunday.

Also this weekend, La Tech is at Arkansas. ULM hosts McNeese and UNO is at Nicholls

Yahoo Sports and ESPN reports the FBI intercepted telephone calls between LSU Coach Will Wade and recruiting middleman Christian Dawkins, in which Wade expressed frustation that he had yet to receive a commitment from a recruit, despite a strong offer that was made. The FBI wire taps are from 2017 and it’s believed Wade is not happy with a handler of current LSU guard Javonte Smart. Wade reportedly says its hell of an offer for a kid who will be at LSU for two or three years. Wade spoke today at a luncheon and told reporters afterwards that he had not seen the report, but they’ll move forward as they need to.

Meanwhile on the court, Wade and the Tigers are one win away from clinching at least a share of the Southeastern Conference title when they host Vanderbilt on Saturday. LSU played in its seventh overtime game of the season last night and beat Florida 79-78. The victory caps off an undefeated run in SEC road games for this season.

Spring football begins today for the LSU Tigers, one of the big position battles to watch is at running back. LSU’s leading rusher last season, Nick Brossette, has moved on, so the Tigers will look to fill the void he leaves behind. Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the team’s returning leading rusher, but Assistant Tiger Rag Editor Tyler Nunez says an incoming freshman who will arrive in the summer, John Emery, might be the Tigers top back next season…
cut 19 (13) “…recruited him”
And LSU announced that safety Grant Delpit will wear number seven next season.

The Ragin Cajuns are at Little Rock tonight, while ULM visits Arkansas State. The Warhawks Daishon Smith and A-S-U’s Ty Cockfield lead the Sun Belt in scoring. Both UL-Lafayette and ULM need to finish strong to avoid playing in a play in game for the Sun Belt Tournament. They are currently in a three-way tie for fifth place, the top six seeds avoid the play-in game.

The 10th ranked LSU basketball team can claim at least a share of the SEC regular season title on Saturday with a win over Vanderbilt after beating Florida 79-78 in overtime. Point guard Tremont Waters led LSU in scoring with 19 points, but Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says the big guys also played a large role
Cut 3 (11) “…in that game.”
With last night’s win, LSU finishes league play with an undefeated record in conference road games.

Louisiana Tech won its first conference road game last as the Bulldogs defeated Florida Atlantic 72-69.

The Ragin Cajuns are at Little Rock tonight, while ULM visits Arkansas State. The Warhawks Daishon Smith and A-S-U’s Ty Cockfield lead the Sun Belt in scoring as they both average around 22 points a game.

LSU spring football gets underway today and it’s the first time cornerback Derek Stingley Junior, the nation’s top recruit in the 2019 recruiting class gets to practice with his Tiger teammates. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says Stingley is one of the biggest storylines heading into the 2019 season…
cut 20 (11) “…talent level”
Stingley could be the Tigers punt returner next season. LSU also needs to find a place kicker to replace the reliable Cole Tracy. Cade York, Connor Cuulp and Jack Gonsoulin are the candidates.

The Pelicans three-game winning streak ended last night with a 114-104 loss to the Jazz.

LSU baseball’s three-game losing streak is over after a nine to two win over Holy Cross. The Ragin Cajuns have won four in a row after outscoring McNeese 16-10. Brennan Breaux drove in five runs and belted a three-run homer. ULM had just one hit in a 7-1 loss to Southeastern Louisiana.

10th ranked LSU basketball is one win away from at least a share of an SEC Championship after beating Florida 79-78 in overtime to go undefeated on the road in the SEC. It’s the second time LSU has played an overtime contest and they are 5-and-2 in those games. And it was another come from behind victory for LSU as they were down by eight with just over six minutes left. Tremont Waters had 19 points to lead the way, including a lay-up at the buzzer to send the game into overtime.

Elsewhere, DaQuan Bracey had 21 points as Louisiana Tech defeated Florida Atlantic 72-69 as the Bulldogs won their first Conference USA road game.

Southeastern Louisiana clinched the third seed in the Southland tournament with an 81-67 win over UNO.

McNeese was eliminated from Southland Conference contention as the Cowboys lost to Corpus Christi, Nicholls defeated Northwestern State 83-60. Both teams are barely alive for a spot in the Southland tourney.

Spring football begins today for the LSU Tigers. Steve Ensminer returns as the offensive coordinator and he has another year to work with starting quarterback Joe Burrow. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says with former Saints assistant Joe Brady added to the LSU coaching staff, expect to see more run-pass option out of Burrow…
Cut 18 (18) of Burrow”
Defensive end Rashard Lawrence will sit out spring practice after having surgery on his right knee.

10th ranked LSU baseball ended a three-game losing streak with a nine to two win over Holy Cross. Daniel Cabrera and Antonie Duplantis each hit their fourth home run of the season. LSU pitching struck out 17 hitters.

Southeastern Louisiana clobbered ULM seven to one, South Alabama doubled up Nicholls six to three.

Two weeks ago, the 10th ranked LSU basketball team lost at home to Florida in overtime. The same two teams meet tonight in Gainesville. Since the loss to Florida, LSU has won three in a row. Coach Will Wade says the Tigers have struggled against teams like the Gators who like to grind out…
cut 17 (20) “….who are seniors”
If LSU wins tonight at Florida and Saturday at home against Vanderbilt, the Tigers will clinch at least a share of the SEC Title.

Louisiana Tech completes its regular season tonight at Florida Atlantic. The Bulldogs are looking to complete league play with a nine and nine record and Tech is looking for its first road win since December 15th.

Northwestern State scored five runs in the ninth inning to beat Louisiana Tech eight to four in Ruston on Tuesday. Hilton Brown had a tie-breaking, two run double. Southeastern Louisiana clobbered ULM 10-3 as the Lions have won back-to-back games for the first time this season. The same two teams will play again today in Hammond at 4 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns scored two runs in the eighth inning to beat Nicholls three to one. Sebastian Toro drove in the two runs in the eighth inning with a single.

Tonight, 9th ranked LSU hosts Holy Cross. The Tigers will look to snap a three-game losing streak. They walked 24 hitters over the weekend in Texas. Ma’Khail Hilliard starts on the mound. First pitch is at 6:30.

In Southland Conference hoops…McNeese hosts Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi. The Pokes must win their final two games to have a chance at making the Southland Tournament. Northwestern State is at Nicholls in a must win situation for both teams. UNO is at Southeastern, if the Lions win they’ll clinch a bye in next week’s Southland Conference Tourney in Katy.

There is some college baseball to be played on this chilly Fat Tuesday. Louisiana Tech hosts Northwestern State. The game was moved up to four PM, because of the cold. ULM is down at Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls hosts the Ragin Cajuns. UL-Lafayette is off to a 3-and-7 start.

The 9 ranked LSU baseball team hosts Holy Cross tomorrow after getting swept this past weekend in Texas. Coach Paul Mainieri says were some positives from the weekend. He says getting sophomore right-hander Ma’Khail Hilliard back on the mound for the first time this season, after experiencing shoulder soreness was a plus…
Cut 18 (23) will be”
Hilliard is expected to start tomorrow night.

Mardi Gras revelers have used Fat Tuesday in New Orleans as another chance to take a shot at the NFL. There’s plenty of folks dressed up as blind referees in reference to the blown call in the NFC Championship game…
Cut 8 (10) “…in our pockets.”
Saints owner Gayle Benson has been spotted carrying around a “Saints Robbed” Lombardi Trophy.

The 10th ranked LSU basketball team flew to Gainesville today where they’ll play the Florida Gators tomorrow night. There are two regular season games left and the Tigers are tied with Tennessee for first place. The Vols are in action tonight as they will host Mississippi State.

The Pelicans went 3-and-1 on their Mardi Gras road trip. Last night, New Orleans silenced Utah 115 to 112 as they rallied back from a 17 point deficit. Julius Randle and Jrue Holiday each scored 30 points. The same two teams will play again tomorrow night, but this time in New Orleans.

The Pelicans won their third straight last night and for the third straight game they fell behind by double digits, only to come back to win. Last night, New Orleans trailed Utah by 17 points but rallied to beat the Jazz 115 to 112. Jrue Holiday and Julius Randle each had 30 points for the Pels, while Jazz star Donovan Mitchell had just 19 points. The two teams will play again in New Orleans on Wednesday.

The LSU baseball team went from being ranked number one or two to not even in the top ten in a couple of the major college baseball polls following their three losses in Texas. Coach Paul Mainieri says it was a bad weekend…
Cut 16 (15) “weekend for us”
To make matters worse, LSU didn’t get back to Baton Rouge until 4:45 in the morning on Monday, because their flight was cancelled and they had to take a seven-hour bus ride home.

LSU basketball is ranked number 10 in both the A-P and coaches poll. It’s the Tigers first top ten ranking since December of 2006. LSU visits Florida tomorrow. Projected brackets have LSU as either a number two or three seed.

LSU point guard Tremont Waters is one of five finalists for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award. Coach Will Wade believes Waters is the favorite to win…
cut 30 (13) “…good things happen”

Grambling improved to 8-8 in the SWAC with a 77-75 win over Mississippi Valley State. Dallas Polk-Hilliard had a career-high 26 points.

Former LSU cornerback Greedy Williams ran a 4.37 at the NFL combine, which is tied for the second fastest time among defensive backs.

One LSU team moved into the Top 10 rankings, another fell out. The Fighting Tigers basketball team is ranked 10th in the A-P poll and they are ranked in the top 10 for the first time since December 2006. The Bayou Bengals are tied with Tennessee for first place in the SEC with two regular season games left. LSU is at Florida on Wednesday and will host Vanderbilt on Saturday.

After getting swept by Texas, the LSU baseball team fell out of the top 10. D-1 Baseball has the Tigers ranked 13th, Baseball America ranks them 10th and Perfect game has the Bayou Bengals ranked 14th. LSU went into Austin ranked number one or two in all of the major polls.

And Coach Paul Mainieri’s team didn’t get back into Baton Rouge until 4:45 this morning, because their flight was cancelled and it took a seven-hour bus ride to get back home. The Tigers host Holy Cross on Wednesday and then California for the final non-conference weekend series.

Former LSU cornerback Greedy Williams ran a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine today. It’s one of the fastest times for the four-day event. Williams did not finish all of the drills, because of minor cramping in both calves. Former LSU linebacker Devin White improved his draft stock by running a 4.42.

ULM’s 2019 football schedule shows the Warhawks opening the season against Grambling State on Thursday, August 29th. But Grambling President Rick Gallot told the News-Star that no one from Louisiana-Monroe told them that the game had been moved from Saturday to Thursday and Grambling still plans on playing the game on Saturday, August 31st.

The Grambling basketball team is in action tonight against Mississippi Valley.

The Pelicans conclude a four game road trip tonight in Utah. It’s been a good trip for the Pels, who have wins against the Suns and Nuggets, after losing to the Lakers to open the trip. Utah has won five straight, eight of their last nine. Tip off is just after 8 PM.

The number one ranked LSU baseball team was served some humble pie in Austin over the weekend as they were swept by Texas. The Longhorns completed the sweep by scoring three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Tigers seven to six. Todd Peterson blew the save and suffered the loss. He hit the first batter he faced in the ninth, even though it didn’t look like he hit the Longhorn hitter and then LSU failed to turn a game ending double play.

McNeese had a walk-off win over Nicholls yesterday as the Cowboys won five to four in ten innings. Nate Fisbeck had a huge game for the Pokes as he went three for five with a home run and four RBIs. Also yesterday, Holy Cross defeated Nicholls eight to six.

In college hoops, F-I-U downed Louisiana Tech 83-76, Appalachian State knocked off the Ragin Cajuns 90-80 and Temple downed Tulane 80-69.

The Pelicans are in Utah tonight. New Orleans has won two in a row after upsetting Denver on Saturday.

Former LSU star linebacker Devin White ran an impressive 4.42 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine yesterday. That time could result in the Cotton Valley native being selected in the Top 10 in next month’s NFL draft. Here’s what White said about his speed…
cut 29 (14) “…out of me”

The 13th ranked LSU basketball team is tied atop the SEC standings with Tennessee heading into the final week of the regular season. The Tigers topped Alabama 74-69 on Saturday as Skylar Mays had 20 points and he was a perfect eight for eight at the free throw line. Coach Will Wade…
cut 30 (12) “…at the line”
LSU is at Florida on Wednesday.