The 5^th ranked LSU Lady Tigers rallied from 15 point down in the first half to beat Stanford 94 to 88 in overtime. Mikayla Williams had 32 points, including five three pointers.

The Pelicans ended their nine game losing streak with a 126 to 124 win over the Suns. Brandon Ingram had 29 points.

The Southland tipped off conference play last night and Nicholls edged Southeastern Louisiana 67-64 and Northwestern State edged UIW 72-70.

LSU tight end Mason Taylor declares for the NFL draft.

Tonight is the semifinals of the high school football playoffs. In Division one select…Alexandria Senior High hosts John Curtis. Louisiana Football Magazina’s Lee Brecheen has the Trojans winning….

Cut 11 (11) “…beat Acadiana.

There are three Louisiana teams playing in conference championships this weekend, starting with tonight’s game between Tulane and Army in the American Athletic Conference.

Tomorrow night in Lafayette, it’s the Sun Belt title game between the Cajuns and Marshall. The Thundering Herd have the Sun Belt Player of the Year in Mike Green. The redshirt sophomore defensive lineman leads the nation in tackles for a loss. Coach Michael Desormeaux says Green is hard to block…

Cut 16 (16) “…all over the place.”

Tomorrow afternoon, Southern battles Jackson State in the SWAC title game. J-S-U as a stingy defense and Jaguars Coach Terrance Graves says they try to take away your ground game…

Cut 18 (10) “…the quarterback”

The Saints are on the verge of missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, but ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports New Orleans is unlikely to replace General Manager Mickey Looms. The Black and Gold are 4-and-8 and will visit the two and ten Giants on Sunday.

LSU tight end Mason Taylor has announced he’s entering the NFL draft after three seasons with the Tigers. Taylor was second on the team in receptions with 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns. Taylor leaves LSU as the all-time leader in school history for receiving yards by a tight end.

But Tigers receiver Aaron Anderson says he is returning next season. The former Edna Karr star is third on the team in receptions with 53 catches for 784 yards and five touchdowns.

LSU’s 2025 recruiting class features another receiver from Edna Karr. Ta’Ron Francis is a four star recruit and also a track star. Coach Brian Kelly on Francis’ potential…

Cut 20 (20) “…at LSU”

U-L Lafayette’s Michael Desormeaux has been named the Sun Belt Coach of the Year after leading the Ragin Cajuns to a Western Division title. Quarterback Ben Woolridge is the Offensive Player of the year as he’s thrown for 23-hundred yards and 17 touchdowns.

ULM’s Ahmad Hardy is the Sun Belt Freshman of the year as he’s tenth in the nation with 1,351 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.

McNeese has brought back Matt Viator as its head coach in the hopes he can bring the Cowboys a 15^th Southland Conference Championship. Viator led the Pokes to their last Southland title in 2015…

Cut 17 (24) “….the game’s changed”

He takes over a program that went 6-and-6 last season.

The LSU football team has brought in a top-ten recruiting class, but it could have been a top-five class if five-star recruits Bryce Underwood and Kade Phillips had not decommitted leading up to national signing day. Coach Brian  Kelly says money was why they chose to play elsewhere…

Cut 18 (16)   “…we live in.”

The Saints are getting ready to face the two and ten New York Giants. At 4-and-8 New Orleans is only two games back of Atlanta and Tampa Bay for first place in the NFC South. Quarterback Derek Carr…

Cut 29 (11) “…go get a win”

Kick off on Sunday is at noon.

McNeese introduces – makes that RE-introduces – Matt Viator (VEE-uh-tore) as its new head football coach. During his introductory news conference, Viator said McNeese is very special to him and to his family.

Cut 16 (09) “…in our heart.”

Viator previously coached the team from 2006 to 2015, racking up 78 wins, four Southland Conference titles and five playoff appearances.

The Ragin Cajuns recruiting class features several three-star prospects including Acadiana wide receiver Russell Babineaux and Neville cornerback Cam Riley.

ULM signed a three-star quarterbfack from Tuscaloosa, Bryson Kimbrough.

Oak Grove quarterback Jackson Bradley signed with La Tech. So did Ruston linebacker Zheric Hill.

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team lost to 16^th ranked Memphis 81 to 71.

One of LSU’s top players Jalen Reed is out for the year with a torn ACL.

It’s national signing day for college football and the LSU Tigers signed the top two running backs in Louisiana, Harlem Berry from St. Martin’s High School in Metairie and J-T Lindsey from Alexandria Senior High. The Tigers also inked the best cornerback in the state. Aidan Anding from Ruston. Zach Nagy is the publisher of LSU Tigers on Sports Illustrated and says Anding has really developed at Ruston High…

Cut 8 (15) ..Aidan Anding”

LSU also landed one of the top cornerbacks in the country as DJ Pickett from Florida signed with the Tigers. But one of the top defensive tackles, Jahkeem Stewart out of New Orleans, chose U-S-C.

The Ragin Cajuns signed 19 players today, including Coleman Carter a quarterback from Natchez, Mississippi. The Cajuns also signed a couple of local products, Acadiana receiver Russell Babineaux and Cecilia safety Brent Gordon, who is also outstanding in the return game.

The Saints returned to practice today to get ready for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi says it’s looking good for starting offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and Erik McCoy to play on Sunday. The Giants have announced Drew Lock will start at quarterback.

McNeese football has not won a Southland Conference Championship since 2015. So they brought back the coach who last won them a league title. Athletics Director Heath Schroyer introduced Matt Viator as the Cowboys new coach…

Cut 15 (08) “…set the standard”

Viator has won a school record 78 games at McNeese and won four Southland titles as head coach of the Cowboys from 2006 to 2015.

ULM freshman running back Ahmad Hardy has reportedly entered the transfer portal.

Big game for Louisiana Tech men’s basketball tonight as the Bulldogs visit 16^th ranked Memphis.

Today is Signing Day in college football. Matthew Brune covers LSU football for The Bengal Tiger and says LSU has signed a pair of top linebackers.

Cut 12 (14) “…in the class.”

Running back Harlem Berry out of St. Martin’s High School in Metairie has also signed. ON-3-dot-com ranks LSU’s class as the ninth best in the country.

LSU men’s basketball picked up a nice win last night as they defeated Florida State 85-75 in the SEC-ACC Challenge. Coach Matt McMahon wants to take his team to the NCAA Tournament this season and this win will look nice on the resume…

Cut 22 (14) “…just loaded”

Cam Carter led the way with 26 points.

Nicholls’ longtime defensive coordinator Tommy Rybacki (RYE-backie) is the Colonels new head coach, replacing Tim Rebowe, who retired after ten seasons. Rybacki says the goal is to play a brand of football that creates a sense of pride for the university and the community.

Cut 19 (25) “…hate to play.”  

ULM fans hate to see Ahmad Hardy go. The freshman running back rushed for 1,351 yards and 13 touchdowns this past season, but he’s reportedly entering the transfer portal.

Big game for Louisiana Tech men’s basketball tonight as the Bulldogs visit 16^th ranked Memphis.

Today begins the early National Signing period in college football. Matthew Brune covers LSU football for The Bengal Tiger and says the Tigers have seen two of their five-star commitments change their college destination.

Cut 10 (12) “…Gorman in Nevada.”

LSU is trying to flip five-star interior offensive lineman Solomon Thomas. He’s committed to Florida State, but has made multiple visits to LSU in the last year.

LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell has entered the NFL draft and is not expected to play in the bowl game. The Monroe native is expected to be a top ten pick.

Three players off of LSU’s current roster are also reportedly entering the transfer portal. The biggest surprise is receiver CJ Daniels, who caught 42 passes this past season.

In college basketball last night….LSU got a quality win over Florida State, 85 to 75, while McNeese’s home winning streak ended at 20 games with a 74 to 67 loss to Santa Clara.

Nicholls introduced Tommy Rybacki (RYE-backie) as its new head football coach yesterday, taking over for the retired Tim Rebowe. Rybacki says he’s excited for the opportunity to lead the Colonels.

Cut 18 (10)   “…to be special.”

Rybacki has served as the Colonels defensive coordinator for the past ten years.

McNeese turns back the clock in hiring Matt Viator (VEE-uh-tore) as its new – make that returning – head football coach to replace Gary Goff, who was fired after three seasons. Jim Gazzolo with the American Press in Lake Charles says this is a great rehire for the school.

Cut 16 (12) “…happy about it.”

Viator will be introduced today at noon. Viator previously coached the team from 2006 to 2015, racking 78 wins, four Southland Conference titles and five playoff appearances.

LSU men’s basketball has a challenging game at home tonight as the Tigers will host Florida State as part of the SEC-ACC Challenge. The Seminoles are 7-and-1 and Coach Matt McMahon says F-S-U is elite on the defensive side of the court…

Cut 18 (09) “….end of the floor”

LSU enters the game with a 6-and-1 record and they’ve done a good job taking care of the basketball. Tip off is at 8 PM.

On the eve of national signing day, LSU lost a five star commitment to Texas as Kade Phillips has de-committed from the Tigers. According to on3-dot-com, LSU’s 2025 recruiting class is now ranked 7^th in the country.

McNeese will introduce Matt Viator as its new football coach tomorrow. Viator is the Cowboys all-time winningest coach, winning four Southland titles from 2006 to 2015.

Redshirt senior Chandler Fields will make his third start at quarterback this Saturday when U-L Lafayette hosts Marshall on Saturday night in the Sun Belt Championship game. Fields has played well for the injured Ben Woolridge and Coach Michael Desormeaux is not surprised…

Cut 17 (15) “…his today.” 

Saints star player Taysom Hill is out for the year with a knee injury, but interim coach Darren Rizzi hinted that running back Kendre Miller could return from injured reserve and play this Sunday against the Giants. Rizzi says he wants to give Miller a shot even though injuries continue to keep him off the field…

Cut 16 (16) “…staying healthy”

LSU has lost another five-star commitment from its 2025 recruiting class. Earlier today, Kade Phillips decommitted from LSU and now plans on playing for Texas. The Missouri City, Texas native was previously committed to Texas in the summer, but announced in August he would play for the Tigers. Matthew Brune, who covers LSU for the Bengal Tiger, says it’s a loss, but the 2025 recruiting class for LSU still contains five-star cornerback DJ Pickett from Florida and Aidan Anding. A four-star corner from Ruston…

Cut 26 (13) “…years of eligibility”

There are couple of big college basketball games in the state tonight as LSU hosts Florida State in an SEC-ACC matchup. McNeese hosts Santa Clara in a mid-major showdown.

The worst fears regarding Saints utility man Taysom Hill’s knee injury are confirmed. He has a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Hill was carted off the field in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi says you can’t replace Hill’s versatility…

Cut 15 (13) “…step up.”

The Saints are at the Giants on Sunday.

The Ragin Cajuns are gearing up to play Marshall on Saturday night in the Sun Belt Championship game. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux is leading his alma mater to the conference title game in his third season as head coach. His first two seasons were six and seven campaigns, but knew it would eventually come together…

Cut 18 (18)   “…for those things.”

The worst fears regarding Saints utility man Taysom Hill’s knee injury are confirmed. He has a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi says you can’t replace Hill’s versatility…

Cut 15 (13) “…step up.”

Hill is the Saints second leading rusher. But Rizzi said running back Kendre Miller can return for Sunday’s game against the Giants. Miller is currently on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Three LSU Tigers were named players of the week. Linebacker Whit Weeks received defensive player of the week honors for his 17 tackles, Aaron Anderson is the Special Teams Player of the Week for his 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and Dominick McKinley is the Freshman of the Week after recording two sacks in the win over Oklahoma.

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Southern will battle Jackson State in the SWAC title game on Saturday afternoon in Jackson, Mississippi. The Jaguars leaned on their defense to win the western division title with a seven and one record and that side of the football will need to be at its best for them to beat the Tigers. Coach Terrance Graves…

Cut 19 (12) “…take the ball away.”  

Kick off is at 1 PM on ESPN Two.

Former McNeese Coach Matt Viator is returning to Lake Charles to be the head coach for the Cowboys once again. Viator is the school’s all-time winningest coach with 78 victories and led the Pokes to four Southland Championships from 2006 to 2015. He’ll be re-introduced tomorrow.

A couple of big men’s college basketball games tonight. LSU hosts Florida State in the SEC-ACC Challenge. And McNeese hosts Santa Clara in a mid-major showdown.

Last night ULM lost to UT Arlington 84-70 and and the Pelicans dropped their ninth straight, falling to the Atlanta Hawks.

The Saints mini two-game winning streak ended Sunday and the season is over for offensive utility man Taysom Hill. The Los Angeles Rams scored three second half touchdowns to beat New Orleans 21 to 14 and late in the fourth quarter, Hill was carted off the field with a knee injury. Tests confirmed today that Hill has a torn A-C-L. The 4-and-8 Saints visit the Giants this Sunday.

The LSU football team defeated Oklahoma 37-17 in the regular season finale on Saturday. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier came back from an in-game injury to his shoulder to throw for 277 yards and three touchdowns. Nussmeier says he was determined to finish the game…

Cut 20 (15) “….out there”

Back-up quarterback Rickie Collins reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal. The former Woodlawn of Baton Rouge star is the Tigers third string quarterback.

Three Louisiana college football teams are involved in conference championship games this weekend. Tulane is at Army in the A-A-C title game, Southern faces Jackson State in the SWAC Title game and the Ragin Cajuns will host Marshall in the Sun Belt title game. U-L Lafayette beat ULM on Saturday 37 to 23. Running back Zylan Perry rushed for a career-high 150 yards and a two touchdowns. Perry was questionable for the game, Coach Michael Desormeaux…

Cut 17 (15) “…his today”

Louisiana Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie will return for a fourth season. The Bulldogs went 5-and-7 this past season after going 3-and-9 in Cumbie’s first two seasons in Ruston.

But Tim Rebowe is done after ten seasons as the head coach at Nicholls State. Rebowe announced his retirement on Sunday after leading the Colonels to four FCS playoff appearances and three Southland championships.