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LSU’s Jack Pyburn (44) looks to make a defensive stop against Florida’s DJ Lagway (2) in the Tigers’ 20-10 win over the Gators on Saturday night in Death Valley. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

LSU’s Jack Pyburn (44) looks to make a defensive stop against Florida’s DJ Lagway (2) in the Tigers’ 20-10 win over the Gators on Saturday night in Death Valley. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

LSU begins SEC play with win over Florida

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor BATON ROUGE - One offensive touchdown was enough for the LSU Tigers to pick up a 20-10 win over the Florida Gators on Saturday night. Aiding the Tigers to victory were five interceptions. One of which was returned for a touchdown for the final score of the night.
LSHOF announces 2026 induction class

LSHOF announces 2026 induction class

LSHOF announces 2026 induction class

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Monday, September 15, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Fowles, NFL stars Joe Horn, Todd McClure and Pat Williams, Major League Baseball All-Star Jonathan Lucroy and legendary basketball coaches John Brady, Mike McConathy and Dewain Strother make up a star-studded eight-member group...
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LSHOF Class of 2026 to be announced Sunday

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor The 2026 inductees of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame will be announced in the Sunday, September 14, edition of the Ville Platte Gazette. Among the inductees is Warren Morris, who is the third recipient of the Ambassador Award after Tim Brando and Wilbert Ellis.
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Fowles, NFL stars Joe Horn, Todd McClure and Pat Williams, Major League Baseball All-Star Jonathan Lucroy and legendary basketball coaches John Brady, Mike McConathy and Dewain Strother make up a star-studded eight- member group...
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McNeese opens season with easy win over LC

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Editor LAKE CHARLES – It was a record-setting night in more ways than one inside Navarre Stadium on Saturday. The McNeese Cowboys opened up the 2025 season with a resounding 54-9 victory over NAIA program Louisiana Christian University.
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Tigers looking to roar in 2025

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor Down in Baton Rouge, they don’t exactly ease into football season. Folks expect wins, big plays, and a team that makes Death Valley the loudest spot on a Saturday night.
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McNeese Cowboys are optimistic for upcoming season

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
By: RHETT MANUEL LSN Sports Editor Lake Charles is stirring early this fall with a fresh breeze of optimism, as the McNeese Cowboys football team gets set to reclaim pride in the Southland Conference.
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Season begins with several key matchups

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
By: TONY MARKS Editor The college football season begins today for Southeastern Conference teams as the Missouri Tigers host Central Arkansas at Faurot Field. It is the first ever meeting between the schools. The game is at 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network.
McNeese men’s basketball coach Bill Armstrong and the Cowboys will open up Southland Conference play on December 1st against Incarnate Word. (Photo courtesy of McNeese Athletics)

McNeese men’s basketball coach Bill Armstrong and the Cowboys will open up Southland Conference play on December 1st against Incarnate Word. (Photo courtesy of McNeese Athletics)

MSU men’s basketball team unveils schedule

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Monday, August 18, 2025
By: RAYMOND PARTSCH III LSN Sports Editor LAKE CHARLES – The schedule for the first season of the Bill Armstrong era at McNeese has now been finalized, or at least the conference portion.
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