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LSU rallies past Texas A&M 78-66

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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas - LSU found itself down six, 66-60, with 8:20 left when Texas A&M made its 12th three-pointer of the game.

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Tigers land Jones as defensive coordinator

BATON ROUGE - LSU reached back into the NFL for its latest coaching staff addition as the Tigers have tabbed Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator, head coach Ed Orgeron announced on Tuesday.

Dramatic buzzer beat lifts Ala. State over Southern 66-64

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Kenny Strawbridge recorded 16 points and 14 rebounds, the last of both coming at the buzzer as he plucked a blocked shot out of the air and laid it in to give Alabama State to a 66-64 win over Southern on Monday night.

Chargers’ Lombardi hoping to make most of second chance

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Joe Lombardi is hoping that his second stint as an offensive coordinator goes better than the first.

Francis leads Lady Indians to 71-45 thumping of EB

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ELTON - The No. 8-ranked Elton Lady Indians hosted yet another clistrict 4 -1A contest at Oris Guidry Gymnasium Friday night, and came away with a 71-45 victory over the east Beauregard Lady Trojans. The win moved the Lady Indians to 6-7 overall, but more importantly 5-1 in league play in second place behind Merryville. Elton rode the hot hand of Homecoming Queen Nya Francis, as she poured in a career-high of 25 points in the win.

Levi’s 22 guides Tigers to 55-39 win over Devils

LAKE ARTHUR - The Lake Arthur Tigers picked up their first win of the season Friday night as they blew past the Port Barre Red Devils by a final of 55-39 at “Nookie” Moore Gymnasium.

INDIANS MAKE IT 11 STRAIGHT

ELTON - The No. 3 Elton Indians made it 11 straight wins Friday night, as theyblew past the East Beauregard Trojans by a final of 70-28 at Oris Guidry Gymnasium. The win moved the Indians to 15-3 overall, 7-0 in district play. The Indians kicked off the second round of district play Tuesday when they did battle with the Merryville Panthers. As usual, the Indians rode a balanced scoring attack that saw three players hit double figures in the win. Sherman Bellow topped the list for Elton with his game-high 20.

Lady Tigers roll past Port Barre 82-25

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LAKE ARTHUR - The Lake Arthur Lady Tigers made quick work out of yet another district 6-2A foe Friday night, as they annihilated the Port Barre Lady Red Devils by a final of 82-25. With the win, the Lady Tigers moved to 22-3 overall and a perfect 3-0 in district play. Lake Arthur placed four in double figures Friday night, highlighted by Vivian Sketoe’s gamehigh 19 points.

Win Moves Indians to 15-3 Overall

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Damarcus Jack goes up for two in the No. 3 Elton Indians’ 70-28 district demolition of East Beauregard Friday night.The Indians moved to 7-0 in league play with the win, and 15-3 overall. Check Wednesday’s edition of Jennings Daily News for full recaps of area games.