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LSU baseball loses to Vandy, drops first SEC series of 2026

Posted 9:18 PM 3/14/2026 by Ben Dackiw

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After both Vanderbilt and LSU exploded offensively on Friday night, it would stand to reason that the teams would have difficulty putting up those numbers in a second consecutive night. LSU did, Vanderbilt did not. The Commodores beat the Tigers 11-3 and win the series.

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Southern men's basketball falls in SWAC tournament championship

Back to back again: Zachary boys basketball wins second straight state title

Southern women's basketball wins second straight SWAC Championship

Both Southern basketball programs advance to SWAC Tournament Championship

3/13/2026

At meet named after him, former LSU Tiger Mondo Duplantis again raises pole vault world record

Posted 7:03 AM 3/13/2026 by Associated Press

UPPSALA, Sweden (AP) — Swedish pole vaulter and former LSU athlete Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke the world record for the 15th time (More)

3/12/2026

Marsh Madness: Area basketball teams fight for a spot in the state championship

Posted 7:07 AM 3/13/2026 by Brie Andras

LAKE CHARLES - As basketball season winds down, 11 boys' basketball teams from the Baton Rouge viewing area are fighting for a spot in their state championship games. Below are lists of the semifinal results along with state championship game pairings for our area teams.

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Southern men & women's basketball teams advance in SWAC Tournament

LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson honored by Kay Yow Cancer Fund

Baton Rouge Zydeco says ongoing war in Iran, Middle East causing delays in St. Patrick's Day jerseys

East Iberville High boys' basketball team competing for state title for first time in school history

3/11/2026

Redus set to leave LSU for Rutgers job ahead of NCAA Tournament

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Posted 5:39 PM 3/11/2026 by Brie Andras

BATON ROUGE - Earlier this week, LSU women's basketball assistant coach, Gary Redus II, accepted the head coaching job at Rutgers.

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The road ends in Nashville as LSU men's basketball falls to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament

Tough act to follow: Zachary boys basketball tries to follow girls' lead

3/10/2026

Omar Serna Jr. hits grand slam to lift LSU baseball past Creighton

Posted 9:41 PM 3/10/2026 by Ben Dackiw

BATON ROUGE - For about four and a half innings, LSU baseball looked to be in for another long night as Creighton led 4-2 heading into the bottom of the fifth. Omar Serna Jr. picked a good time to hit his first home run of the season.

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3/9/2026

Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes strikes out seven in World Baseball Classic debut

Posted 9:19 PM 3/9/2026 by Ben Dackiw

HOUSTON, Tx. - Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes made a memorable World Baseball Classic debut as the Pittsburgh Pirates ace picked up the win as Team USA beat Mexico.

Skenes struck out seven batters through four innings of work without allowing any runs. The Americans are now 3-0 in pool play.