The second ranked LSU baseball team improved to 21-and-1 on the season last night with an 11 to one win over New Orleans. Ethan Frey hit two home runs, including one that ended the game in the seventh inning because of the ten-run rule. The 21-and-1 mark represents LSU’s best record through 22 games since the 1986 team. The Tigers have also won 16 in a row, which is the longest streak for LSU since the 2017 College World Series team.

Louisiana Tech has won three of its last four after beating ULM six to two last night. The Bulldogs are at Sam Houston this weekend to begin Conference USA Play. Southeastern Louisiana puts its five-game winning streak on the line tonight when it hosts the Cajuns at 6 PM.

In women’s basketball, Southern takes on UC-San Diego in a 16-seed First Four NCAA Tournament matchup in Los Angeles. The winner takes on the tournament’s top overall seed, UCLA on Friday.

Multiple reports say McNeese men’s basketball coach Will Wade is moving on. Wade confirmed today he has spoken to North Carolina State about its head coaching vacancy and while he did not confirm he would be the next head coach of the Wolfpack, sources say it’s a done deal. Wade says he’s been transparent with his players about his future…

Cut 13 (07) “….with everything”

Wade and the Cowboys will play Clemson tomorrow afternoon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

New U-L Lafayette men’s basketball coach Quannas White is predicting big things as he takes over a program that went 12-and-21 this season. White, who is still with Houston as they make a run for a national title, says he plans to bring in high character players…

Cut 17 (15)  “…culture.”

The second ranked LSU baseball team easily defeated UNO 11 to 1 in seven innings last night. Jaden Noot allowed one run and struck out five in four innings to earn his first collegiate win. Ethan Frey hit two home runs and Jared Jones had four hits, including a solo home run. The Tigers are 21-and-1, their best start since 1986.

Louisiana Tech topped  ULM six to two as Sebastian Mexico had four RBIs. Northwestern state outscored Grambling 12 to nine as Rocco Gump hit his third home run of the season. Tonight, the Cajuns are at Southeastern.

One of LSU’s new defensive ends, Jack Plyburn, a transfer from Florida, believes he’s the best run stopping defensive end in the country. Plyburn says his goal at LSU is to become an elite pass rusher…

Cut 19 (19) “…those things”

New Orleans native Will Clapp is back with the Saints after agreeing to a one year contract. The 29-year-old played his first four seasons in New Orleans, then two seasons with the Chargers and last year he was with the Bills. The Saints drafted Clapp in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL and he’s managed to appear in 66 games and make 22 starts in his career….

Cut 30 (21) “…gone right”

Clapp is expected to battle for playing time at left guard with the Saints.

Tomorrow is a big day for McNeese basketball at they face Clemson in the first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament. Athletics Director Heath Schroyer says head coach Will Wade has brought great exposure to the program…

Cut 15 (10) “…in enrollment”

The Cowboys are in the Big Dance for a second straight year, a first in program history.

The second-ranked LSU baseball team had no trouble at all last night beating UNO. The Tigers scored six runs in the first three innings to defeat the Privateers 11 to one. Jared Jones homered and had four hits on the night. Ethan Frey hit two home runs. Jaden Noot gave up one run over four innings and struck out five for the win.

Louisiana Tech scored three runs in the first inning and went on to beat ULM six to two. Sebastian Mexico hit a two-run homer and also had a two-run single.

Top-ranked Tennessee lost for the first time this season as East Tennessee State beat the Volunteers seven to six in ten innings. Fifth-ranked Florida State also lost to Mercer.

At LSU spring practice… New tight end Bauer Sharp from Oklahoma, believes he’s the most versatile tight end in college football…

Cut 20 (11) “…this season.”

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New U-L Lafayette men’s basketball coach Quannas White believes he can bring a winner to Acadiana. White says he’s hoping the fan base will get behind him…

Cut 18 (15) “…Final Four”

ULM will introduce its new men’s basketball coach today. Phil Cunningham served as an assistant coach last season for the Warhawks. Current ULM AD John Hartwell hired Cunningham as the head coach at Troy University in 2013 and in 2017 he led the Trojans to an NCAA Tournament appearance.

The Pelicans season keeps getting worse. Trey Murphy is out for the season after suffering a shoulder injury in Tuesday night’s loss to Detroit. Murphy was having a career year before tearing his labrum, averaging 21 points, five rebounds and four assists a game. The Pels are at Minnesota tonight.

The second ranked LSU baseball team will host UNO tonight. The Tigers have won 15 in a row and former Sulphur star Jake Brown continues to swing a hot bat. He was 7-for-13 at the plate last week with one home run, nine RBIs and four runs scored. First pitch is at 6:30.

Also tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts ULM. The Bulldogs have won 18 of the last 21 matchups. And Northwestern State is at Grambling State.

ULM has promoted Phil Cunningham to head men’s basketball coach. Cunningham was an assistant last season, and he was previously the head coach at Troy. Cunningham led the Trojans to the NCAA Tournament in 2017.

The LSU women’s basketball team is preparing for its first-round matchup against San Diego State, which will be played in the PMAC on Saturday night. Coach Kim Mulkey says Flau’Jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow were at practice yesterday.

LSU football has added 16 players that were in the transfer portal and Coach Brian Kelly says they have the right mindset. Kelly says he’s noticed it during spring practice…

Cut 16 (16) “…it’s fun.”

Tight end Juwan Johnson is back with the Saints after signing a three-year, 30-million-dollar contract. Johnson is coming off a season in which he caught 50 passes for 548 yards and three touchdowns, but he believes there’s another level he can get to…

Cut 19 (23) “…to see.”

Johnson says new head coach Kellen Moore is a big reason why he re-signed with the Saints.

Newly acquired defensive tackle Davon Godchaux says it’s a dream come true to play for the Saints. Last week New Orleans sent a 2026 seventh round draft pick to New England to acquire the former Plaquemine High and LSU star. He was a four-star prospect coming out of high school and started three years at LSU from 2014 to 2016. Godchaux says it’s a full circle moment…

Cut 30 (12) “..of it.”

Godchaux believes he can be a dominant run defender in the Saints 3-4 scheme.

At LSU spring practice, the Tigers return Aaron Anderson, Zavion Thomas and Chris Hilton at receiver, but there are also new additions in Barion Brown, Destyn Hill and Nic Anderson. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier says it’s a good  group…

Cut 17 (13)  “…for a reason.”

The LSU gymnastics team won the 2025 SEC regular season title with a win over Auburn on Friday. Senior Aleah Finnegan says it’s on to the SEC Gymnastics Championships in Birmingham, Alabama this Friday….

Cut 26 (17) “…want to be”

Oklahoma, LSU, Florida and Missouri are the top four seeds at the SEC Championships.

In the D-1 baseball poll, the LSU Tigers fell to number two despite starting off SEC play with a sweep over Missouri. Tennessee moved to the top spot because the undefeated Volunteers swept Florida. LSU hosts UNO tonight.

Also tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts ULM. The Bulldogs have won 18 of the last 21 matchups.

Northwestern State is at Grambling State. The Demons beat the Tigers 11 to 1 last week.

Saints tight end Juwan Johnson says first-year coach Kellen Moore helped convince him to stay in New Orleans. The 28-year-old re-signed with New Orleans last week agreeing to a three-year, 30.75 million dollar contract. Johnson says he also considered signing with Denver or Seattle, before deciding he wanted to stay in New Orleans…

Cut 20 (19) “….this team”

The Pelicans lost by 46 points last night as the Detroit Pistons pounded New Orleans 127 to 81. The 46-point defeat ties a franchise record for largest defeat ever and the 81 points are the fewest points scored in a game.

The second ranked LSU baseball team hosts UNO tonight. The Tigers are 20-and-1, while the Privateers are 11-and-7 after sweeping Incarnate Word. First pitch is at 6:30.

Former LSU Tiger and Dunham Tigers star Derek Stingley has signed a contract to make him the highest paid cornerback in the NFL. The three-year, 90-million dollar extension includes 89-million dollars in guaranteed money.

Another former LSU Tiger, Jamarr Chase, who played at Rummel, has agreed to a four-year extension that makes him the highest paid non-quarterback in the NFL as his deal is worth 115 million dollars.

Current LSU receiver Chris Hilton missed the first seven games last season because of an ankle injury. When he returned, it took a few games to shake off the rust. Hilton finally found his groove in the regular season finale with two touchdown catches against Oklahoma and had four catches for 113 yards and a touchdown in the bowl game against Baylor. Hilton says he learned to trust God’s timing…

Cut 18 (24)  “…I say.”

LSU completed a sweep of Missouri on Sunday as the Tigers defeated Mizzou ten to five. Chase Shores started the game, but couldn’t get past the fourth inning. But Coach Jay Johnson is not down on Shores…

Cut 20 (18) “…he will”

LSU will host UNO tomorrow night.

Former Plaquemine High School and LSU star Davon Godchaux met with the media today for the first time since the trade that sent the defensive tackle to the New Orleans Saints from the New England Patriots. Godchaux says he’s glad to be back in his home state…

Cut 12 (08) “…you got.”

Godchaux is entering his ninth season in the NFL and has 429 career tackles.

For the fourth time, Kim Mulkey has led the LSU women’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament – and for the fourth time, they’re a three-seed. They will take on San Diego State on Saturday night at 9:15 at the P-MAC. If LSU wins that game, they will play the Florida State-George Mason game-winner on Monday night.

In the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, McNeese is a 12-seed and will play 5^th seeded Clemson on Thursday afternoon. Cowboys head coach Will Wade says Clemson is led by guard Chase Hunter and forward Ian Schieffelin (SHEFF-lin).

Cut 16 (12) “…rebounds a game.”

Former Rummel and LSU star Jamarr Chase is staying with the Bengals as he’s reportedly signed a four-year, 161 million-dollar contract which makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Former LSU star Derek Stingley Junior has signed a three-year contract extension with the Texans, worth 90-million dollars.

For the fourth time, Kim Mulkey has led the LSU women’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament – and for the fourth time, they’re a three seed. They will take on San Diego State Saturday at the P-MAC. When asked about San Diego State, Head Coach Kim Mulkey was admittedly dumbfounded.

Cut 13 (14)  “…start watching film.”

The Lady Tigers will host San Diego State and tip off for the game is at 9:15 on Saturday night.

In the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, McNeese is a 12-seed and will play 5^th seeded Clemson on Thursday afternoon. Cowboys head coach Will Wade says Clemson is a tough team, especially guard Chase Hunter and forward Ian Schieffelin (SHEFF-lin).

Cut 16 (12) “…rebounds a game.”

The number one ranked LSU baseball team started SEC play by sweeping Missouri. The Tigers scored 29 runs and only hit four home runs. Coach Jay Johnson says they found other ways to score…

Cut 19 (14) “…conference play”

Louisiana Tech scored 40 runs in its three game series at Wichita State. The Bulldogs took two of three from the Shockers, scoring 27 runs on Friday and then winning yesterday seven to one. Tech hosts ULM tomorrow night.

Both the Warhawks and the Ragin Cajuns lost their opening Sun Belt Series.

Former Rummel and LSU star Jamarr Chase is staying with the Bengals as he’s reportedly signed a four-year, 161 million dollar contract which makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Former LSU star Derek Stingley Junior has signed a three-year contract extension with the Texans, worth 90-million dollars.

The NCAA Tournament College Basketball brackets have been unveiled and for the second consecutive season the McNeese men’s team is a 12-seed. The Cowboys will play Clemson on Thursday afternoon. The Tigers are Coach Will Wade’s alma mater…

Cut 17 (16) “….I’m all McNeese”

Tip off is at 2:15 PM central time from Providence, Rhode Island.

The LSU Lady Tigers are once again a three-seed in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and the Lady Tigers will host San Diego State, the Mountain West Tournament Champions. That game will tip off at 9:15 on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.

Southern is also in the Women’s basketball tournament and will face fellow 16-seed, U-C San Diego, in a play-in game on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

The top ranked LSU baseball team started SEC play with a three-game sweep over Missouri. The Tigers opened the series with a 12 to 5 win on Friday, held on for a seven to six win on Saturday and then a 10 to 5 victory on Sunday. Ethan Frey from Rosepine had three hits and drove in two runs yesterday…

Cut 18 (16)  “…doing it.”

Elsewhere…the Ragin Cajuns and ULM lost their opening Sun Belt Conference series by dropping two of three games. Louisiana Tech took the series over Wichita State by beating the Shockers seven to one yesterday. Brody Drost had a couple hits and drove in two runs and Brooks Roberson was the winning pitcher.

Today is the start of SEC play in baseball, but it’s a somber mood around the LSU baseball program. That’s because the wife of legendary baseball coach Skip Bertman, Sandy Bertman, has passed away at the age of 87. Skip and Sandy were married for 63 years and she right there with him when he led LSU to five national championships in the 1990s.

Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbau wrote the official biography of Skip Bertman called “Everything Matters in Baseball, and Guilbeau says Sandy took after her husband in many ways….

Cut 8 (10) “…to be around”

Skip and Sandy met in Miami in 1961 as they were both teaching at the same school. After a short courtship, the couple got married in 1962 and they went on to raise four daughters and they have four grandchildren.

Sunday is Selection Sunday and ESPN Women’s college basketball bracketologist Charlie Crème has LSU as a three-seed, which means the Lady Tigers will host the first two rounds in Baton Rouge. They were a three-seed when they won the national championship two years ago. Crème says LSU’s top three players are as good as anyone in the country…

Cut 14 (11) “…rest of the roster”

The women’s bracket will be released at 7 PM on Sunday. The men’s bracket will be released at 6 PM on Sunday. ESPN projects McNeese as a 12-seed in the Indianapolis Regional, playing Ole Miss.

At the boys basketball tournament…Plainview won its first state championship since 1964 by beating Pleasant Hill 58 to 54.

Tonight…Vinton seeks its first state title as the Lions face the Franklin Hornets. The Hornets are trying to repeat as division four non-select state champs. Tip off is at 6 pM.