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Sincere Parker scores 22 to lead McNeese to 64-56 victory over Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Sincere Parker scored 22 points to helpe McNeese defeat Louisiana 64-56 on Sunday. Parker also contributed five rebounds for the Cowboys (6-5). Quadir Copeland scored 12 points while going 6 of 12 from the field. Christian Shumate had 11 points and shot 4 of 8...
Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims
Louisiana’s prison system routinely holds people weeks and months after they have completed their sentences, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit filed Friday. The suit against the state of Louisiana follows a multiyear investigation into what federal officials say is a pattern of...
McNeese faces Louisiana, looks to stop road skid
McNeese Cowboys (5-5) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (3-9, 1-0 Sun Belt) Lafayette, Louisiana; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -10.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: McNeese travels to Louisiana looking to break its four-game road slide....
Mellott leads Montana State over South Dakota 31-17 to reach FCS championship game
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Tommy Mellott rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another to lead Montana State to a 31-17 victory over South Dakota on Saturday and a berth in the FCS championship game. The top-seeded Bobcats (15-0) will play No. 2 seed North Dakota State in the title...
Louisiana Tech earns 108-60 win over Rust
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Daniel Batcho scored 27 points as Louisiana Tech beat Rust 108-60 on Saturday night. Batcho also had 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (11-2). Kaden Cooper scored 17 points while going 8 of 10 from the field and added 11 rebounds. Amaree Abram shot 7 for 13, including...
US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several measures, including lab tests and emergency room visits. ...
McNeese faces Louisiana on 4-game road skid
McNeese Cowboys (5-5) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (3-9, 1-0 Sun Belt) Lafayette, Louisiana; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: McNeese hits the road against Louisiana looking to end its four-game road slide. The Ragin' Cajuns are 3-5 on their home court....
Horne and the SE Louisiana Lions visit conference foe McNeese
SE Louisiana Lions (7-3, 1-0 Southland) at McNeese Cowgirls (5-6) Lake Charles, Louisiana; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southland foes McNeese and SE Louisiana meet on Saturday. The Cowgirls are 4-1 on their home court. McNeese ranks second in the...
Hines puts up 19, SE Louisiana downs Loyola-New Orleans 96-62
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Sam Hines Jr.'s 19 points helped SE Louisiana defeat Loyola-New Orleans 96-62 on Friday night. Hines also contributed six rebounds for the Lions (6-6, 0-1 Southland Conference). Jaiden Lawrence went 7 of 15 from the field (3 for 9 from 3-point range) to add 19...
UL Monroe Warhawks and the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears play in New Orleans, Louisiana
Central Arkansas Sugar Bears (6-2) vs. UL Monroe Warhawks (3-6) New Orleans; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UL Monroe takes on Central Arkansas in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Warhawks have a 3-6 record against non-conference oppponents. UL Monroe is...
