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Basketball

Hathaway wins the State Championship

Iowa names Courtnee Hollins as new girls head basketball coach

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Justin Margolius
Earlier Monday afternoon, Iowa High School announced Hathaway High School girls’ head coach Courtnee Hollins as the school’s new head coach.

LSU

LSU Tigers

LSU wants fans to help send women’s basketball team off to Sweet 16

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
The LSU women’s basketball team is headed to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014.

LSU

LSU third baseman Tommy White (47)

Tommy White earns SEC Player of the Week

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Spencer Chrisman
LSU sophomore Tommy White has been named the SEC Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday, March 20.

McNeese State

Christian Shumate

McNeese’s Christian Shumate enters the transfer portal

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Matthew Travis
McNeese men’s basketball’s Christian Shumate entered the transfer portal Monday morning after an impressive 2022-23 season with the Cowboys.

LSU

Reese dominant in LSU’s 2nd round win over Michigan; Tigers advance to Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:53 AM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
The No. 3 seed LSU Tigers rolled past the No. 6 seed Michigan Wolverines in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19.

LSU

No. 1 LSU falls to Texas A&M in series finale

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
After winning the series with wins in the first two games, the No. 1 LSU baseball team was unable to complete the sweep against No. 11 Texas A&M.

LSU

No. 5 Tennessee sweeps No. 12 LSU

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
No. 12 LSU was swept by No. 5 Tennessee at Tiger Park in the Tigers’ second SEC series of the weekend.

High School

Sam Houston beats Barbe over the weekend in a baseball thriller

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
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By Justin Margolius
The Sam Houston Broncos put together a huge seventh-inning comeback to beat the nationally ranked Barbe Buccaneers 4-2.

Basketball

Arkansas ousts defending champ Kansas from March Madness

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:24 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kansas’ national title defense ended in the second round of NCAA Tournament on Saturday when Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the closing seconds and the eighth-seeded Razorbacks beat the No. 1 seed Jayhawks 72-71.

LSU

No. 1 LSU beats No. 11 Texas A&M in Game 2 to win series

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
The No. 1 LSU baseball team won its first SEC series of the season by beating No. 11 Texas A&M on Saturday, March 18.
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Basketball

Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense on Friday night.

LSU

LSU women’s basketball advances to the round of 32 after beating Hawai’i

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By Justin Margolius
The LSU Tigers women’s basketball team opened up the NCAA tournament with a 73-50 win over Hawai’i on Friday night behind an impressive 34-point, and 15-rebound performance from star forward Angel Reese.

McNeese State

KPLC Exclusive Interview with Will Wade

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Matthew Travis
On Thursday, KPLC 7 Sports Director Matthew Travis had the opportunity to sit down with new McNeese men's basketball head coach Will Wade to discuss a plethora of topics including his expectations for the Cowboys, his coaching staff, his suspension, recruiting restrictions, and much more.

McNeese State

Gary Goff pleased with McNeese’s spring ball practices

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:34 PM CDT
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By Matthew Travis
We are still six months away from the start of the 2023 season for McNeese football, but the Cowboys are hard at work getting ready for the second season under coach Goff, and so far, coach Goff has liked what he’s seen out of his team in their spring practices.

McNeese State

McNeese softball run-rules Houston 9-1

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:32 PM CDT
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By Matthew Travis
In their final game ahead of conference play beginning on Friday, the McNeese Cowgirls took on Houston at Cowgirl Diamond and sent fans home early as they run-ruled the Cougars 9-1 in five innings

High School

Sam Houston tennis player makes college decision official

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Matthew Travis
Jace Moody, the son of Sam Houston tennis head coach Jason Moody, made his college decision official on Wednesday afternoon as he signed his National Letter of Intent to play tennis at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama.

Basketball

St. Louis Catholic boys basketball hires Rob Acord as their new head coach

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Justin Margolius
Late Tuesday night it was announced that St. Louis Catholic hired Sam Houston basketball coach Rob Acord to become their new head coach.

McNeese State

Three days into job, Will Wade lands first two transfers

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By Justin Margolius
McNeese lands two transfers.

Saints

Saints restructure WR Michael Thomas’ contract

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
The two sides reportedly reached an agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal with a maximum value of $15 million.

State

Will Wade’s contract worth $1.175 million, includes 5-game suspension

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:53 AM CDT
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By Jillian Corder and Matthew Travis
Wade will be paid $200k in his first year, with his salary increasing in the second year.

McNeese State

Fans show excitement as McNeese introduces Will Wade as the Cowboys’ head basketball coach

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
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By Justin Margolius
Fans and students discuss their excitement about McNeese's new head basketball coach Will Wade

McNeese State

Will Wade introduced as McNeese’s men’s basketball head coach

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Matthew Travis
McNeese introduces Will Wade as the next head coach of the McNeese men's basketball team

McNeese State

FULL VIDEO: Will Wade and Heath Schroyer meet with media

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:38 PM CDT
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By Matthew Travis
After being introduced as the 12th head coach of the McNeese men’s basketball team, Will Wade, and McNeese Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer met with the media to discuss their expectations, Wade’s ongoing investigation, and more.

Sports

REPORT: Jameis Winston returning to Saints on 1-year deal

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:19 PM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
The New Orleans Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are finalizing a deal to remain in the Big Easy according to CBS Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson.

McNeese State

FULL VIDEO: Wade introduced as new head basketball coach

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By KPLC Digital Team
“We’re going to go from 23 losses this past season, to 23 plus wins next season. Remember, I said that.”

News

Derek Carr’s first meal in New Orleans? Chipotle. With guac.

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 2:06 PM CDT
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By Maddie Kerth
Derek Carr's first meal in the foodie paradise that is New Orleans was a chicken and rice bowl from Chipotle.

Saints

Reports: Saints lose Onyemata to Falcons, Tuttle to Panthers

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 1:41 PM CDT
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By Sean Fazende
Report: Saints lose two defensive tackles

LSU

LSU’s Hurd, Jones earn SEC baseball weekly honors

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 1:02 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
LSU right-handed pitcher Thatcher Hurd and first baseman Jared Jones earned SEC baseball weekly honors, the league office announced on Monday, March 13.

News

Four Louisiana teams to appear in men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:43 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Kim Mulkey said in a Tweet over the weekend that Louisiana basketball is "on the rise".

Sports

LSU kicks off spring football with high expectations

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:29 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU will conduct 15 practices in the spring

Basketball

South Carolina No. 1 overall seed in women’s NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 8:44 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and DOUG FEINBERG
The defending national champions will play Norfolk State in the first round of the tournament, the NCAA selection committee revealed Sunday.

McNeese State

McNeese hires Will Wade as men’s basketball head coach

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM CDT
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By Matthew Travis
Will Wade has been hired as the next head coach for the McNeese men’s basketball coach. The announcement came Sunday after McNeese announced Wednesday that head coach John Aiken was let go.

LSU

LSU earns Top 16 seed; will host 1st, 2nd rounds of NCAA Tourney

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:43 PM CDT
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By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers have earned a Top 16 seed for the second time under head coach Kim Mulkey. LSU will host the first and second rounds at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Basketball

March Madness: Alabama, Houston, Kansas, Purdue the 1 seeds

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and EDDIE PELLS
The Crimson Tide was awarded the top spot Sunday over Kansas and Houston, each of whom exited their conference tournaments without the titles and missing key cogs on their teams.

LSU

No. 1 LSU sweeps Samford with another run-rule victory

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By Josh Auzenne
The No. 1 LSU baseball team swept the series against Samford with three-straight run-rule wins.

McNeese State

McNeese baseball beats PVAMU for the second time in two days

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 11:28 PM CST
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By Justin Margolius
The McNeese Cowboys baseball team beat the Prairie View A&M Panthers 10-0 off of an impressive pitching performance by Derrick Cherry.

LSU

No. 1 LSU shuts out Samford in another run-rule win; Tigers hit 5 HRs

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 10:20 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
The No. 1 LSU baseball team got its second-straight run-rule win over Samford by blasting five home runs on Saturday, March 11.

Saints

Saints introduce Derek Carr as quarterback formally signs four-year contract

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 11:54 AM CST
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By Ken Daley
Carr's four-year, $150 million contract reportedly includes $100 million in guaranteed money

Basketball

LHSAA boys basketball state championships day one

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:44 PM CST
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By Justin Margolius
Friday marked the first day of the LHSAA boys basketball state championship games. Here are the results from the five games throughout the day.

McNeese State

McNeese baseball takes first game vs. PVAMU

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:08 PM CST
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By Matthew Travis
McNeese baseball began their weekend series with Prairie View A&M on Friday, and it was a great start to the weekend for the Pokes behind Grant Rogers as McNeese blanked the Panthers to win game one 9-0.

LSU

Haleigh Bryant’s record-breaking performance helps propel No. 6 LSU past W. Va.

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:38 PM CST
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By Spencer Chrisman
LSU junior Haleigh Bryant was electric in the final meet of the regular season on Friday, March 10, as she helped the No. 6 Tigers get their sixth-straight win.

Sports Person of the Week

Sports Person of the Week - Christian Shumate

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
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By Matthew Travis
Christian Shumate broke a 33-year-old Southland Conference Tournament record, and for that reason amongst others, he is this week's KPLC 7 Sports Person of the week.

LSU

LSU hits field for first day of spring practice

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:18 PM CST
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By Josh Auzenne
It’s year number two for the LSU football team under head coach Brian Kelly. The Tigers held their first practice of spring football early Thursday, March 9.

McNeese State

McNeese AD Heath Schroyer discusses MBB head coach opening, and Will Wade rumors

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:13 PM CST
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By Matthew Travis
After the announcement that McNeese men's basketball head coach John Aiken had been let go of on Wednesday morning, Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer met with a small group of media members to discuss the decision, where McNeese goes following the decision, and also the rumors regarding former LSU head coach Will Wade, which tie him to the Cowboys' new opening.

Sports

Saints ranked 10th best NFL team by Players’ Association

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:38 AM CST
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By Jesse Brooks
The Saints ranked first in the league with an A+ grade for how it handles travel for away games. They received high marks for first-class seating and giving their players enough space and individual downtime before away games.

McNeese State

McNeese fires Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Aiken

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:43 AM CST
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By Matthew Travis
McNeese Athletics announced via a press release Wednesday that they have let go of men’s basketball head coach John Aiken.

McNeese State

McNeese MBB head coach John Aiken addresses future

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:41 AM CST
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By Matthew Travis
After McNeese’s season came to an end on Tuesday night with a loss to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi in the Southland Conference Tournament semi-finals, Cowboys’ head coach John Aiken addressed the rumors about his future in Lake Charles.

Sports

Iowa boys basketball falls to Carroll in Semi-Finals

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:31 AM CST
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By Justin Margolius
The Iowa Yellowjackets boy’s basketball team fell Tuesday night to the Carroll Bulldogs 63-57 in the Non-Select Division II.

McNeese State

McNeese Cowboys’ season ends with Semi-Final loss to Corpus Christi

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:16 AM CST
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By Matthew Travis
Despite Christian Shumate’s heroics as he went for an impressive 30 points and 15 rebounds, the Cowboys struggled to get anything going and fell to the Islanders 80-63, and with it, their season came to an end.

McNeese State

McNeese Cowgirls’ season ends with OT loss to Lamar

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:53 PM CST
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By Matthew Travis
McNeese beat New Orleans 87-82 in overtime in their first game of the 2023 Southland Conference Tournament on Monday, and with it they advanced to the second round, where Tuesday they would have a date with a team they struggled with in a big way this season; Lamar.
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