News sports 2008-05-16 Andanh.com

BIG BASS: Benefit fishing tournament gets 'ready to roll' Thu, 15 May 2008 23:16:00 EST
Ronald McDonald House director Georgia Street said it best Thursday when talking about this weekend's 17th annual Ronald McDonald House Big Bass fishing tournament.

Former SEC assistant Rick Duckett takes over Grambling men's basketball program Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
GRAMBLING — Grambling State is hiring a coach with experience in both the SEC and historically black colleges to take over its men's basketball program.

Confident swing: Lady Techsters feeling good heading into NCAA softball regional Fri, 16 May 2008 00:07:00 EST
Louisiana Tech softball coach Sarah Dawson is familiar with the charged atmosphere that comes with playing in an NCAA regional.

ULM rally falls short as Creighton tops Warhawks Thu, 15 May 2008 23:43:00 EST
OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton jumped out to a seven run lead and held on for an 8-5 victory over visiting ULM Friday night at Rosenblatt Stadium.

Neville product Carson earns All-America honors at Louisiana College Fri, 16 May 2008 00:03:00 EST
Pitcher McCaslin Carson has put up some eye-popping numbers the last two seasons for Louisiana College.

After rainy Thursday, Grambling baseball resumes SWAC Tournament play today Fri, 16 May 2008 08:19:00 EST
BATON ROUGE -- After losing a day due to inclement weather, the GSU Tiger baseball team hits the diamond again today as they battle Jackson State at 10 a.m. at Pete Goldsby Field.

LSU baseball gets a win over Auburn Thu, 15 May 2008 23:49:00 EST
AUBURN, Ala. — Shortstop D.J. LeMahieu provided two run-scoring doubles to pace No. 16 LSU's 16-hit attack Thursday night, and left-hander Ryan Verdugo earned his eighth win in 10 decisions as the Tigers defeated Auburn, 6-4, at Plainsman Park.

LSU men's assistant Pierre moves on to Oklahoma State Thu, 15 May 2008 22:45:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — Two days after LSU's prized basketball signee for 2008-09 changed his mind and was released from his scholarship, LSU assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Butch Pierre is leaving LSU for an assistant coaching job at Oklahoma State under new coach Travis Ford.

San Antonio Spurs sink New Orleans Hornets to force Game 7 finale Thu, 15 May 2008 23:52:00 EST
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through. Now they have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive.

LSU softball to open NCAA play Thu, 15 May 2008 22:53:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — LSU's baseball and softball stadiums continue to not want to say goodbye.

College Baseball Roundup: NSU edges C. Arkansas Thu, 15 May 2008 23:44:00 EST
CONWAY, Ark. — The old saying is defense wins championships.

LSU runs streak to 14 Fri, 16 May 2008 11:05:00 EST
Shortstop DJ LeMahieu provided two run-scoring doubles to pace No. 16 LSU's 16-hit attack Thursday night, and left-hander Ryan Verdugo earned his eighth win in 10 decisions as the Tigers defeated Auburn, 6-4, at Plainsman Park.

Hornets fall to Spurs in Game 6 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:47:00 EST
The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through. Now they have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive.

Markray, Sports snap streak Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:00 EST
Shreveport Sports manager Terry Bevington says his team's starting pitching is its strength.

LSU's Pierre lands at Oklahoma State Thu, 15 May 2008 23:43:00 EST
Two days after LSU's prized basketball signee for 2008-09 changed his mind and was released from his scholarship, LSU assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Butch Pierre is leaving LSU for an assistant coaching job at Oklahoma State under new coach Travis Ford.

Lady Tigers ready to host another regional Thu, 15 May 2008 23:44:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — LSU's baseball and softball stadiums continue to not want to say goodbye.

Toms one back after first round of AT&T Classic Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:00 EST
For the second time in three weeks, Shreveport's David Toms has gotten off to a good start in a PGA Tour event. Toms shot a 5-under 67 in the first round of the AT&T Classic on Thursday and is one shot off the lead shared by five players.

GSU to hire Duckett as men's coach Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
GRAMBLING — Rick Duckett, formerly of the University of South Carolina and a previous NCAA Division II South Atlantic Coach of the Year, is the new head men's basketball coach at Grambling State University.

Bassett leads Techsters into regionals Fri, 16 May 2008 01:18:00 EST
There were times over the past three years when Lady Techsters first baseman Kylie Bassett entertained doubts about her decision to play softball in Ruston.

Trainer: Big Brown's ready Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:00 EST
Before anointing Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown the next coming of Secretariat, consider this: The colt enters Saturday's Preakness off a two-week turnaround, the shortest of his career; he's got problem front feet; and there are 12 horses with connections eager to show Big Brown can be beaten.

Power of unspoken words: How the rift between the Cajuns and Tigers got this bad Fri, 16 May 2008 01:09:00 EST
About 20 minutes after hearing the news, Michael Lotief walked into the UL softball locker room and plopped down on a wooden bench. Across the room sat two shiny reminders of the program's recent success - a trophy for winning the Sun Belt Conference regular season title and another signifying the SBC Tournament championship.

A loaded schedule has paid dividends Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
After playing a loaded schedule this season - and winning the Sun Belt Conference regular season title and postseason tournament - UL's softball team was rewarded with a No. 2 seed in the Baton Rouge Regional.

Former LSU star now looking to turn the tables Fri, 16 May 2008 01:04:00 EST
Vanessa Soto left sunny California after graduating from high school in 2004, eager to start a new life and establish a new home with LSU's softball program.

Done deal: UL clinches its spot in Sun Belt Tournament Fri, 16 May 2008 00:57:00 EST
UL senior left-hander Hunter Moody took the mound Thursday night at "The Tigue" not knowing if it would be his final start as a Ragin' Cajun.

Pierre leaves LSU for Oklahoma St. Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE - Two days after LSU's prized basketball signee for 2008-09 changed his mind and was released from his scholarship, assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Butch Pierre is leaving LSU for an assistant coaching job at Oklahoma State under new coach Travis Ford.

Spurs pull away in second half for lopsided win Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through. Now they have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive.

Bonin chooses Northern Iowa Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Comeaux High three-time state championship wrestler David Bonin officially entered himself into the collegiate wrestling ring Thursday by signing a national letter of intent with Northern Iowa.

CAJUNS NOTEBOOK Fri, 16 May 2008 00:56:00 EST
With UL's win over UNO Thursday night, combined with Florida Atlantic's 10-3 in over Florida International, the Sun Belt Conference Tournament at least settled one thing - the host Cajuns will play at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the first round of the tournament.

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