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.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball team finished the regular season yesterday with an 85 to 77 loss to Ole Miss. The Lady Tigers were without superstar Flau’Jae Johnson, who was out with inflammation in her shin. Coach Kim Mulkey said especially since the game meant nothing in terms of their seed in the SEC Tournament, she sat Johnson….

Cut 17 (21)  “…decided after Alabama.”

LSU will be the three-seed in this week’s SEC Tournament.

The second-ranked LSU baseball team won all three games at the Frisco College Baseball Classic. The Tigers topped Sam Houston 12 to 8 yesterday. Josh Pearson, who was six for nine at the plate, was named tournament MVP.

Former LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell is expected to be a top-ten pick in the NFL draft, but some question whether he can play tackle in the NFL because of his short arms. He measured 32 5/8 inches at the NFL draft combine on Sunday. NFL teams prefer tackles with 34 or 35 inch arms. Campbell is confident he can play offensive tackle in the NFL…

Cut 18 (18)  “…different defenders.”

Campbell was a three-year starter at LSU. In his final 30 games, he allowed only two sacks

The Saints are reportedly considering releasing 32-year-old safety Tyrann Mathieu before the start of free agency. The three-time All-Pro performer has one year left on his contract. Mathieu has 47 solo tackles and three interceptions last season.

Thrilling win for the LSU Tigers yesterday in the opening game of the Frisco College Baseball Classic as LSU defeated Kansas State eight to five in ten innings. Josh Pearson had the game-winning hit and Daniel Dickinson drove in six runs. Casan Evans earned the win as he pitched two scoreless innings out of the bullpen. The Tigers will take on Nebraska this afternoon at around 4 PM.

ULM scored seven runs in the ninth inning to erase a four-run deficit and then had to hold on to beat Missouri State nine to eight. Jackson Landry’s home run in the ninth inning was the difference in the game.

20^th ranked UC Irvine scored three runs in the eighth inning and defeated U-L Lafayette seven to four. Game two of the series is at 3 PM today.

Memphis defeated Louisiana Tech seven to two as the Bulldogs fall to 5-and-4 on the season.

Southland Conference play started on Friday, Southeastern Louisiana downed Northwestern State six to two and McNeese knocked off Nicholls five to one. The Cowboys are now 7-and-1.

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LSU men’s basketball faces another ranked team this afternoon as the Tigers visit 24^th ranked Mississippi State. A loss and the Tigers will fall under the .500 mark for the first time this season.

Louisiana Tech will try to return to the five-hundred mark in Conference USA play with a win at Sam Houston.

In the Southland…McNeese is at Lamar, Nicholls visits Stephen F Austin, Southeastern is at Corpus Christi and Northwestern State hosts Houston Christian.

Last night, ULM, UL-Lafayette and the Pelicans all lost. New Orleans saw its three-game winning streak come to an end.

The Sun Belt released its football schedule for 2025. UL Lafayette will open Sun Belt play on September 27^th and will host Marshall in a rematch of last season’s conference title game. ULM hosts Arkansas State on September 27^th to begin Sun Belt play. The Warhawks and Cajuns close out the regular season in Lafayette.

And second ranked LSU gymnastics posted a score of 198.125 in a win over George Washington at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge.

For only the third time all season, the LSU women’s basketball team lost a game last night as the seventh-ranked Lady Tigers fell to 20^th ranked Alabama 88 to 85. LSU fell behind by 13 points in the second quarter and rallied back thanks to 22 points from Mikaylah Williams.  Coach Kim Mulkey had this to say afterwards….

Cut 27 (17) “…do that tonight”

LSU closes the regular season Sunday against Ole Miss.

Zion Williamson had his first triple-double in the NBA last night as the Pelicans defeated the Suns….

Cut 28 (12) “…too”

New Orleans has won three in a row and they are at Phoenix again tonight.

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Tonight marks the final time ULM’s Keith Richard (REE-shard) will coach his team in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Richard is retiring at the end of the season, following 15 years as a head coach at his alma mater. Richard also played at ULM, was a grad assistant and an assistant coach….

Cut 16 (17) “…for me.”

ULM is suffering through a difficult season as the Warhawks are 7-and-23.

The Ragin Cajuns are at ULM.

The Sun Belt released its football schedule for 2025. UL Lafayette will open Sun Belt play on September 27^th and will host Marshall in a rematch of last season’s conference title. ULM hosts Arkansas State on September 27^th to begin Sun Belt play. Warhawks and Cajuns close out the regular season in Lafayette.

The second ranked LSU baseball team will spend the weekend in Frisco, Texas playing three different teams. Kade Anderson has looked good in the Friday night role, but the left-hander was upset after he gave up two runs in his last start. Coach Jay Johnson says Anderson expects a lot out of himself…

Cut 19 (19) “…next week.”

The Tigers face Kansas State at 2 PM in the first game of the Frisco Classic.

Since 2014, LSU has had ten defensive line coaches, and they are looking for another one after Bo Davis decided to jump to the NFL and join the new coaching staff for the New Orleans Saints. Davis is considered one of the top defensive line coaches in all of football.

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The seventh-ranked LSU women’s basketball team lost in overtime last night, falling to 20th-ranked Alabama 88 to 85. Coach Kim Mulkey explains why her team lost….

Cut 29 (10) “…out rebounded us”

Also an off night from Flau’Jae Johnson as she had six points on 2 of 12 shooting.

Tonight marks the final regular season for retiring ULM men’s basketball coach Keith Richard (Ree-shard) as the Warhawks host Arkansas State. Richard plans to still be around…

Cut 17 (12)  “…ULM.”

The Warhawks have had a brutal season, as they are 7 and 23.

Zion Williamson had his first career triple double last night as the Pelicans defeated Phoenix Suns 124 to 116.