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01/28/2023

College Baseball: Dillard vs LCU

College Baseball: Dillard vs LCU

01/28/2023

LCU defense shines in the double header against Dillard

The Wildcats did not commit any errors in the doubleheader win against Dillard.

01/28/2023

LHSAA: Playoff format to remain in place for 2023, principals to convene again in June

The current playoff structure for high school athletics in Louisiana for football, basketball, baseball and softball will remain in place for the rest of the 2022-2023 school year.

The current playoff structure for high school athletics in Louisiana will remain in place for the rest of the 2022-2023 school year.

01/28/2023

Generals sweep #11 Okla. City on opening day double-header

LSUA goes for the sweep against #11 OKC Saturday, Jan. 28 at noon.

LSUA goes for the series sweep against #11 OKC Saturday, Jan. 28 at noon.

01/27/2023

Miya McKinney’s monster double-double lifts LCU past LSUS

McKinney recorded her 6th straight double-double on the season with a 17-point, 23-rebound performance.

McKinney recorded her 6th straight double-double on the season with a 17 point, 23 rebound performance

01/27/2023

College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82

Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday night. He was 82.

Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.

01/27/2023

NSU Lady Demons defeats Houston Christian, 59-48

Northwestern State spent a large portion of its practice time this week working on defense. That focus paid major dividends in a 59-48 win over Houston Christian tonight.

Northwestern State defeated Houston Christian 59-48 on Jan. 26.

01/27/2023

The Perfect Pair of Trojans: Jaylin and Jordyn Johnson both hit game winning shots in same week

For bond and the way the brothers have become key components on the ASH basketball team, Jordyn and Jaylin Johnson are this week’s ACA Athletes of the Week!

For bond and the way the brothers have become key components on the ASH basketball team, Jordyn and Jaylin Johnson are this week’s ACA Athletes of the Week.

01/26/2023

LCU or LSUA: What team will rank higher in the RRAC?

LCU and LSUA will meet for the first time in 2023 for a three-game series starting on Feb. 24.

01/26/2023

Baseball Preview: LCU ready to make statement this season

It is almost time to buy those peanuts and crackerjacks because LCU baseball will be putting on their gloves and walking up to the plate in just a few days!

It is almost time to buy those peanuts and crackerjacks because LCU baseball will be putting on their gloves and walking up to the plate in just a few days.

01/25/2023

Select/Non-Select Bracket: What will it be in 2023?

The annual Louisiana High School Athletic Association convention down in Baton Rouge peaks more interest this year pending possible significant changes to the select/non-select format for at least the next year.

The changes could impact the major sports including football, basketball, baseball and softball

01/25/2023

LCU receives 1 first place vote, ranked 4th in RRAC preseason poll

LSU Shreveport comes into this season ranked 4th in the nation and first in the RRAC.

The only other school to receive a first-place vote -- Louisiana Christian.

Read below what impressed one of the voters.

The Wildcats are the only other school besides LSUS to receive a first-place vote.

01/25/2023

Pelicans’ lose fifth straight, falling to Nuggets, 99-98

New Orleans has lost nine of its last 11 games.

New Orleans has lost nine of its last 11 games

01/25/2023

LSU continues to struggle offensively in 7th straight loss, falling to the Razorbacks 60-40

The LSU Tigers struggled offensively as they scored a season-low 40 points against Arkansas in a 20-point loss to the Razorbacks.

The LSU Tigers (12-8, 1-7 SEC) struggled offensively as they scored a season-low 40 points against Arkansas (14-6, 3-5 SEC) on Tuesday, Jan. 24 in a 20-point loss to the Razorbacks.

01/25/2023

NSU’s Ja’Monta Black collects second SLC Player of the Week honor this season

Ja’Monta Black’s torrid shooting week led the senior guard to his second weekly honor as voted on by league sports information directors.

01/24/2023

LCU men’s and women’s home basketball games for tonight have been canceled

Along with classes, Louisiana Christian canceled both Women’s and Men’s basketball games for tonight due to the possibility of severe weather

01/24/2023

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01/24/2023

Baseball Preview: LSUA ready to defend the conference title

LSUA baseball will have a target on its back this year, but the team is ready for the challenge.

The Generals are looking forward to defending their RRAC title this season.

01/24/2023

No arguments heard in latest Kamara court date; preliminary hearing set for March 1

No arguments heard in latest Kamara court date; preliminary hearing set for March 1

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01/24/2023

Lady Generals looking to continue to climb up the RRAC standings

The Lady Generals have won four games in a row, and three of those wins came against teams that are ranked higher than them in the Red River Athletic Conference standings.

The Lady Generals are looking to continue to climb in the RRAC standings.

01/24/2023

LSUA men’s basketball hits stride at the right time

The LSUA men’s basketball team has won six straight games and is now the third-best team in the conference.

LSUA looks to keep things rolling toward the end of the season

01/23/2023

Payton meets with Carolina, will interview with Arizona, schedules second Denver visit

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has been busy on the job trail, meeting with the Carolina Panthers, scheduling an interview with the Arizona Cardinals, and is expected to visit with the Denver Broncos a second time.

Sean Payton has been busy on the head coaching job trail.

01/22/2023

LSUA wins their sixth straight game after beating OLLU at home

The winning continues for the LSUA men’s basketball team, as they won their sixth straight game, which came from the matchup against Our Lady of the Lake.

The General's defense helps them win their sixth straight game.

01/22/2023

LSUA Lady Generals upset second best team in the conference to win their fourth straight game.

The Lady Generals win their fourth straight game as they upset the number two team in the conference beating the University Our Lady Of The Lake.

The Generals upset OLLU to get their fourth straight win.

01/22/2023

Late rally falls short for Lady Demons in New Orleans

A furious fourth-quarter rally nearly snatched victory from defeat for Northwestern State, but ultimately fell short in a 70-59 loss to New Orleans on Saturday afternoon.

01/21/2023

High School Hoops: Final scores from local district matchups

A few Central Louisiana teams had tough district matchups: Rosepine vs Avoyelles, Elizabeth vs Oak Hill, and ASH vs Ruston.

A few Central Louisiana teams had tough district matchups.

01/21/2023

Avoyelles hires Jacob Carruth as Mustangs’ next head coach

Coach Jacob Carruth takes over an Avoyelles' program that is coming off back-to-back deep postseason runs.

The Mustangs are coming off of back-to-back deep post-season runs

01/20/2023

Demons follow aggressive Sharp, hot-shooting Black to overtime win at SLU

Demarcus Sharp and Ja'Monta Black combine for 59 points tonight in an OT win on the road at Southeastern Louisiana.

DeMarcus Sharp poured in 28 points and handed out seven assists in Saturday’s win at Southeastern

01/20/2023

LCU basketball teams sweep series against University of the Southwest

The Louisiana Christian University Wildcats and Lady Wildcats bounced back with statement wins against the University of the Southwest on their home court.

01/20/2023

LSUA MBB, WBB sweep HT to extend win streaks

There was no hangover for the LSUA men’s and women’s basketball teams following their nail-biting wins Tuesday night versus rival Louisiana Christian as they swept Huston-Tillotson on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Both teams return to action Saturday to finish out their homestand against Our Lady of the Lake.

01/20/2023

Finish in dominating fashion: Na’Kiyah Allen becomes 1st Lady Gator with quadruple-double

Finish in dominating fashion: Na’Kiyah Allen becomes 1st Lady Gator with quadruple-double

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01/19/2023

LSU lands Oregon St. LB Omar Speights

LSU has taken a big step towards adding depth to its linebacker corps, adding Omar Speights from Oregon State via the transfer portal.

01/19/2023

Soccer player Anton Walkes dies at 25 in Florida boat crash

Professional soccer player Anton Walkes has died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami, authorities said Thursday.

Walkes, who was 25, was found unconscious and taken to a hospital after the crash between two boats Wednesday near the Miami Marine Stadium basin, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

01/19/2023

ASH’s decorated track star Sarah Dupuy signs with ULL

Saray Dupuy is a multi-sport athlete at ASH and currently holds the school record for javelin.

Saray Dupuy is a multi-sport athlete at ASH and currently holds the school record for javelin

01/19/2023

Could the Rapides Parish Coliseum be the home for future LSUA, LCU games?

Local fanbases are starting to rally around the new Rapides Parish rivalry.

01/19/2023

ASH’s Sarah Dupuy heading south to ULL to continue her track & field career

01/18/2023

Would you want to see the LSUA, LCU games played at the Rapides Parish Coliseum?

Last night, and each delivered a pair of instant clsssics. The last three games have all been decided by the last shot between the two.

So what’s next for this Rapides Parish rivalry? Maybe moving the game to the Coliseum 🤔🤔

01/18/2023

LSUA Generals boys and girls defend home court against LCU

Two games, two instant classics between LSUA and LCU. Both Wildcat teams had a chance to win/tie on the last shot of the game, both coming up short as the Generals defend The Fort.

Both teams will meet again in just 11 days in Pineville for a rematch.

The Generals men's and women's teams beat the LCU Wildcats in round one of the Red River Rivalry.

01/18/2023

US appeals court to hear NCAA case over pay for athletes

US appeals court to hear NCAA case over pay for athletes

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