At the state baseball tournament in Sulphur, Simpson defeated Summerfield 15-to-5 in five innings to win the Class C Championship. The Broncos were runner-ups the last two years. In the Division Five title game, Northside Christian edged Runnels two to one. Later tonight, it’s the Two-A state championship as Doyle takes on Kinder. Tomorrow at 2:30, it’s the 3A title as Sterling faced South Beauregard.

Former LSU defensive tackle Davin Cotton announces he’s transferring to Southern University. The former Evangel standout played in just two games for the Tigers last season. He’s six-foot-four, 280 pounds and he was listed as the eighth best prospect in Louisiana’s 2018 class.

The LSU TAF Coaches Caravan stops at the Walk-On’s in Houma tonight from 6 to 8 PM. Coach Ed Orgeron, special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, Kevin Faulk and strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt will be on hand.

After losing two of three to Arkansas this past weekend, the Tigers continue to fall in the college baseball polls. LSU fell six spots in the Baseball America poll to number 22. They fell four spots in the D-1 poll to number 19. LSU closes out the regular season this week, by hosting UNO tomorrow and then Auburn for a series that begins Thursday.

Louisiana Tech has clinched a spot in the Conference USA Tournament by sweeping Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are at Mississippi State tomorrow and then FIU for a series that starts Thursday.

The Ragin Cajuns improved their chances of making the Sun Belt Tournament by sweeping Georgia State. UL-Lafayette is at ULM for the final regular season series of the year. The Warhawks just lost a series to Troy.

Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn says it is limitless what fourth round pick Chauncey Gardner-Johnson can do. Glenn made the comments after watching the former Florida standout during the team’s rookie minicamp practices this past weekend. Glenn predicts defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will make schemes based on Gardner-Johnson’s versatility.

Former LSU defensive tackle Davin Cotton announces he’s transferring to Southern University. The former Evangel standout played in just two games for the Tigers last season. He’s six-foot-four, 280 pounds and he was listed as the eighth best prospect in Louisiana’s 2018 class.

The LSU TAF Coaches Caravan stops at the Walk-On’s in Houma tonight from 6 to 8 PM. Coach Ed Orgeron, special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, Kevin Faulk and strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt will be on hand.

After losing two of three to Arkansas this past weekend, the Tigers continue to fall in the college baseball polls. LSU fell six spots in the Baseball America poll to number 22. They fell four spots in the D-1 poll to number 19. LSU closes out the regular season this week, by hosting UNO tomorrow and then Auburn for a series that begins Thursday.

Louisiana Tech has clinched a spot in the Conference USA Tournament by sweeping Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are at Mississippi State tomorrow and then FIU for a series that starts Thursday.

The Ragin Cajuns improved their chances of making the Sun Belt Tournament by sweeping Georgia State. UL-Lafayette is at ULM for the final regular season series of the year. The Warhawks just lost a series to Troy.

Southeastern Louisiana fell out of first place in the Southland after they were swept in a doubleheader to Sam Houston State. And Nicholls won its first Southland Series in March as they rallied from a seven-nothing deficit to beat Stephen F Austin 13-7.

On Senior Day at Ruston High School, Louisiana Tech swept a doubleheader from Western Kentucky to clinch a spot in the Conference USA Tournament. The Bulldogs won the games by the final scores of six to one and eight to three. The Bulldogs got great pitching performances from senior lefties David Leal and Logan Bailey. Tech will get ready to visit fifth ranked Mississippi State.

The Ragin Cajuns completed a sweep of Georgia State on Sunday by beating Georgia State 11 to 5. Handsome Monica’s three-run homer was the big blow. The Cajuns will wrap up the regular season next weekend by visiting ULM. The Warhawks just dropped two of three to Troy.

The LSU baseball team is tied for third place in the SEC West with Ole Miss heading into the final weekend of conference play. Thanks to a three-run homer by Antoine Duplantis, the Tigers salvaged a game in their series at Arkansas on Saturday with a three to two win. LSU will host UNO on Tuesday and then Auburn, starting on Thursday. LSU is on the bubble when it comes to hosting an NCAA Regional.

LSU softball has received a number 10 national seed and they’ll host a regional this weekend at Tiger Park. The Tigers will face Monmouth on Friday afternoon. Louisiana Tech, who won the Conference USA Title is the Baton Rouge Regional too and the Tech will face Texas Tech on Friday. Despite going 50-and-4, UL-Lafayette will not host a regional. Instead the Lady Cajuns head to Oxford as a two seed in a regional hosted by Ole Miss.

Southeastern Louisiana has fallen into a three-way tie for second place after getting swept by Sam Houston State. Northwestern State and McNeese are tied for fifth place. The Cowboys split a doubleheader with Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi. UIW swept a doubleheader from the Demons. Nicholls fell behind 7-0, but came back to beat Stephen F Austin 13-7 and the Colonels own the eighth and final spot in the Southland tournament with one more weekend to go.

LSU baseball really needs a good start from Eric Walker tonight as the Tigers will look to even up their series against Arkansas. The Razorbacks routed the Bayou Bengals 14 to four last night as Arkansas hit five home runs. LSU has now allowed 45 runs over the last three games, the most in a three-game span since 1997. That team went on to win a national championship. This year’s team has lost four in a row and is four games back of the Hogs for first place in the SEC West. First pitch tonight is at 630.

A rookie mini-camp is underway for the Saints. The team announced earlier today that all five players of their 2019 draft class have signed four-year contracts. Second round pick, center Erik McCoy could be a starter next season.

Because of all of the rain, action at the the LHSAA Baseball state tournament in Sulphur has been pushed back until Sunday. Championship games will be Monday and Tuesday.

Because of the accumulation of rain and the threat of inclement weather, Louisiana Tech has made the decision to play its baseball series at Ruston High School instead of ULM. Tonight’s game will start at 6 PM. Game times for Saturday and Sunday will be announced at a later time.

Southeastern Louisiana and Sam Houston are tied for first place in the Southland Conference and both teams will meet this weekend in Hammond. Lions Coach Matt Riser says it will be important for his pitchers to stay away from the big inning…
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The Ragin Cajuns have a chance to pick up some wins this weekend as they host Georgia State. The Panthers are the worst team in the Sun Belt. ULM is at Troy. Both UL-Lafayette and the Warhawks need some victories to make sure they make the Sun Belt Tournament.

Another brutal baseball game for LSU fans to endure last night as for the third straight game the Tigers gave up more ten runs in a loss. Last night, Arkansas hit five home runs in a 14-4 route of LSU. The Tigers have given up 45 runs over their last three games. That’s the most in a three-game span since 1997. Starter Ma’Khail Hilliard gave up six runs over three innings and Riggs Threadgill gave up six runs, including a grand slam, in one inning of relief. Eric Walker will try to right the ship tonight in Game two of the series from Baum Stadium in Fayetteville.

After beating LSU 12-to-1 on Tuesday, Louisiana Tech begins a weekend series tonight against Western Kentucky. The games will be played at ULM, because of tornado damage to the Bulldogs home steadium. Tech is in fourth place in Conference USA, while the Hilltoppers are in third.

The Ragin Cajuns have a chance to pick up some wins this weekend as they host Georgia State. The Panthers are the worst team in the Sun Belt. ULM is at Troy. Tulane visits Houston. The Green Wave are in second place in the American Atheltic Conference.

In the Southland, Southeastern Louisiana and Sam Houston State are tied for first place and they are scheduled for a three-game series in Hammond this weekend. The Lions started the year with a 2-8 record and Matt Riser’s team now has a chance to win a conference championship….
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In other league action, Northwestern State hosts Incarnate Word. U-I-W is third in the league standings. McNeese and Nicholls are battling to get in the Southland Tournament. The Cowboys host Stephen F Austin, while Cowboys host Corpus Christi.

18th ranked LSU baseball begins a three-game series tonight against 5th ranked Arkansas. Coach Paul Mainieri says Zack Hess will be in the bullpen and the weekend starting rotation consists of Ma’Khail Hilliard, Eric Walker and Landon Marceaux. The Tigers have lost three in a row and they are on the bubble when it comes to hosting a regional. Walker says their confidence remains high…
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First pitch tonight is at 6:30.

Last night, McNeese scored three runs in the seventh inning to beat Prairie View 4-1. Nate Fisbeck’s two-run double was the key hit in 7th inning rally. The Cowboys will host Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi tomorrow night.

The recruiting middleman that was at the center of LSU basketball coach Will Wade’s FBI wiretap scandal has been convicted in the NCAA corruption trial. A federal jury in New York found aspiring agent Christian Dawkins and youth basketball coach Merl Code guilty of bribing coaches They will be sentenced at a later date. Purported FBI wiretaps revealed in October and in March allegedly had Dawkins and Wade discussing possible payoffs for recruits.

Two of the six LSU basketball players who entered the NBA draft process have been invited to participate in next week’s NBA draft combine. Point guard Tremont Waters and Forward Naz Reid are among the 66 players invited to work in front of coaches and scouts from all 30 teams.

After getting blown out by Louisiana Tech 12-1 last night, LSU left today for a three-game series against SEC West division leading Arkansas. Shortstop Josh Smith admits the Tigers were flat last night…
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LSU has won 13 of their last 14 SEC regular-season series against the Razorbacks, including seven in a row. The Hogs are playing well. They are 17-7 in league play and they’ve hit 64 home runs, the second most in the SEC.

Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech gets ready to host Western Kentucky this weekend. But because of the extensive damage to J-C Love Field, the three-game set that starts Friday will take place on the ULM campus.

The recruiting middleman that was involved in the LSU FBI wiretap scandal has been convicted in the NCAA corruption trial. A federal jury in New York found aspiring agent Christian Dawkins guilty of conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery. He was facing six counts. Former Adidas consultant Merl Code was also convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery. They will be sentenced at a later date.

Two of the six LSU basketball players who entered the NBA draft process have been invited to partcipate in next week’s NBA draft combine. Point guard Tremont Waters and Forward Naz Reid are among the 66 players invited to work in front of coaches and scouts from all 30 teams.

The Saints have announced the signing of wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Harris to a three-year contract. Harris is five-foot-six and played at Assumption College, the same Massachusetts school that produced former LSU kicker Cole Tracey. Harris is the all-time leader in the NCAA for combined return touchdowns, with 14. He also caught 41 passes during his senior season for an 18-yard average and had eight TDs.

An embarrassing loss for the LSU baseball team last night as Louisiana Tech thumped the Tigers 12 to 1 to end a 12-game losing streak to the Bayou Bengals. Coach Paul Mainieri’s team was held to four hits…
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LSU begins its series at Arkansas on Thursday night.

It was a much needed win for the Bulldogs as they had lost seven of their last eight heading into the contest. It was Tech’s first road win over the Tigers since 1983 and their largest margin o victory since 1933. Mason Mallard had four hits and drove in three runs, while Tanner Huddleston had three hits and four RBIs.

Also last night, Nicholls over Tulane five to three, UNO edged Southern five to four and South Alabama defeated Southeastern Louisiana. Tonight, McNeese hosts Priaire View.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron is excited about the potential of the Tigers offense in 2019. Steve Ensminger will be the offensive coordinator for a second straight season, but Orgeron says he’ll get help from newly hired former Saints assistant Joe Brady…
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The tornado that ripped through Ruston last month has left the Louisiana Tech baseball, softball and soccer stadium usuable. The school is working to find out where the baseball and softball teams will play next season, because their stadiums will have to be completely rebuilt. Athletics Director Tommy McClelland says they hope to find a season long, single location, but if not…
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The Louisiana Tech baseball team will conclude its 2019 home schedule this weekend by hosting three games against Western Kentucky in Monroe.

Louisiana Tech snapped its 12-game losing streak to LSU with a 12-1 beating of the Tigers in Baton Rouge last night. It’s Tech’s first win over the Bayou Bengals since 1987. The Bulldogs pounded out 17 hits. Mason Mallard had three doubles and drove in three runs. Tanner Huddleston drove in four runs. Three Tech pitchers held LSU to four hits.

La Tech will now get ready to host Western Kentucky and the games will be played in Monroe, because of tornado damage to J-C Love Field. Athletics Director Tommy McClelland says the baseball, softball and soccer stadiums were all destroyed by the twister and they are still considering their options when it comes to rebuilding on their old grounds or picking new locations…
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McClelland says they also have to figure out where softball and baseball will play their home games next season.

The Saints have announced the signing of wide receiver and return specialist Deonte Harris to a three-year contract. Harris is five-foot-six and played at Assumption College, the same Massachusetts school that produced former LSU kicker Cole Tracey. Harris is the all-time leader in the NCAA for combined return touchdowns, with 14. He also caught 41 passes during his senior season for an 18-yard average and had eight TDs.

Back to college baseball, Nicholls is back over the .500 mark after beating Tulane five to three. The Colonels scored three runs in the seventh inning. Champ Davison and Dane Simon homered for Nicholls in the win.

UNO held on for a five to four win over Southern and the Privateers are also now one game over the five hundred mark.

And South Alabama crushed Southeastern Louisiana 14-4. The Jaguars had seven extra base hits and the Lions fall to 27-22 on the season.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron will be in West Monroe tonight at the Walk On’s Restaurant for the Tiger Athletic Foundation’s Coaches Caravan Tour. Coach O was in Shreveport last night and said his team will need to block out the noise like they did last year. Orgeron says last year it was negative noise, this year it will be positive noise, because the expectations are higher coming off a 10-win season…
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Oregeron says the plan right now is for Michael Divinity to play inside linebacker, after he tied for the team lead in sacks with five while playing outside linebacker. LSU is looking for experience at inside linebacker, because of the loss of Devin White.

On the baseball diamond tonight, LSU hosts Louisiana Tech at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers are 30-18 and Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says LSU is a bubble team to host an NCAA Regional….
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The Tigers have won 12 straight over La Tech, while the Bulldogs have lost seven of their last eight overall. First pitch is at 6:30.

Also tonight, Southeastern hosts South Alabama, Nicholls is at Tulane, while Southern visits UNO in a game that will be televised by CST at 6:30.

The LSU men’s basketball program is planning to visit Spain in August. The NCAA allows schools to take one foreign trip every four years and LSU’s last out of country trip was in 2015 in Australia.