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Ball State University has appointed Alex Burden, a left‑handed pitcher and data analytics graduate, as an operations/analytics specialist for its baseball program, bolstering the staff with both on‑field experience and analytical skill.
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the University of New Orleans baseball team found an unexpected refuge at New Mexico State, forging a partnership that saved a program and inspired hope across the Gulf Coast
After a three-game skid, LSU’s defense stepped up against Arizona, with Jazmin Ferguson and Jocelyn Ollivierre back in the lineup, forcing a 1-1 tie.
LSU opened the 2026 season with a 1‑3 record and eight goals, navigating a roster heavy with newcomers while eyeing a turnaround before conference play.
LSU’s men’s basketball program has secured Gilad Levy, a 7‑foot‑3 Israeli center, expanding its global talent pipeline ahead of the season opener.
A night of memories at the PMAC brought together LSU’s baseball alumni to honor Skip Bertman, whose coaching shaped a generation of athletes and left an indelible mark on the university community.
After a single year with the LSU Tigers, forward Kate Koval has announced her departure for personal reasons, prompting coach Kim Mulkey to express full support and the program to adjust its roster for the next campaign.
Governor Jeff Landry has directed that U.S. and Louisiana flags fly at half‑staff as the state prepares a live‑streamed tribute to Skip Bertman, whose five national titles reshaped LSU baseball.
Flags across Louisiana and the United States will fly at half-staff on Monday and Tuesday to honor Skip Bertman, the architect of LSU’s five-time national baseball championship run.
Donovan Dent, a former UCLA point guard with elite playmaking credentials, has signed with LSU for the 2026‑27 season, adding leadership and depth to coach Will Wade’s roster.
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles will play their inaugural game in Louisiana on Thursday, facing Southern University in Baton Rouge as both teams look to turn early-season setbacks into momentum.
The LSU women's soccer team delivered a 5‑0 win over Northwestern State, controlling possession, limiting shots and securing the program’s first home victory of the season.
A rapid offensive burst led by sophomore Sariyah Bailey and senior forwards Ava Galligan and Allie Fryer secured a 5‑0 home win for LSU on August 16, 2026.
The LSU women’s soccer team, perched at No. 16 in the nation, will host Northwestern State on Aug. 16, looking to build on a 5‑0‑1 all‑time advantage while integrating new talent like Allie Fryer and veteran standouts.
LSU announced the signing of Anna Minaeva, a Russian center who averaged 11.2 points and 9.6 rebounds in the Russian Premier League, as the program’s latest international addition under Coach Kim Mulkey
Skip Bertman, the legendary LSU baseball coach and athletic director, died at 88, leaving a legacy of five national titles, 41 MLB players and a cultural imprint that still defines the program.
Stanley "Skip" Bertman, the architect of modern college baseball at Louisiana State University, died at 88, leaving behind a record of five national championships, a transformed program, and an indelible impact on the sport.
Skip Bertman, the most influential baseball coach in Louisiana history, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy of five national championships, international coaching successes, and humanitarian efforts during Hurricane Katrina.
Skip Bertman, the architect of LSU’s baseball dynasty, died on August 14, 2024 after an 88‑year life marked by five national titles, a record‑setting coaching résumé and a later stint as athletic director that reshaped the university’s sports landscape.
Skip Bertman, the Hall of Fame coach who built LSU’s baseball program into a national powerhouse, died at 88. His legacy includes five NCAA titles, seven SEC championships and a lasting influence on college sports.
Stanley "Skip" Bertman, the longtime LSU baseball coach and athletic director, died early Tuesday at Baton Rouge General Hospital. His legacy as a mentor, strategist, and family man resonates across the sport.
Skip Bertman, the architect of LSU’s baseball dynasty, died in Baton Rouge, leaving a legacy of five College World Series titles, seven SEC championships and enduring tributes across the state.
Skip Bertman, the Hall of Fame coach who built LSU’s baseball program into a national powerhouse, passed away at 88 after a battle with heart disease. His influence extended beyond the diamond, shaping LSU’s broader athletic landscape.
Stanley 'Skip' Bertman, who built LSU into a baseball dynasty and later reshaped the university's athletic infrastructure, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy that reshaped how the sport is played and marketed.