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Diamond Dogs seeking character in challenging transfer portal era
Ruston, La. (KTVE/KARD) — In the age of the transfer portal where athletes can go wherever they want to for the right price the landscape of college sports has changed forever. it’s a dream scenario for athletes, and a nightmare for coaches; it has been more difficult than ever to decipher if a player is committing to a school for the right reason. Louisiana Tech baseball Diamond dogs head coach Lane Burroughs says it surely has been a challenge he’s had to adapt to.
Beck’s staff coming together
Ruston High head baseball coach Bryan Beck is hitting the ground running to prepare for the 2025 season. The recently hired Beck has been hard at work putting together a robust staff that includes a few former Bearcats with one recently on staff at the collegiate level. “I feel really...
Louisiana Tech adds former Oklahoma guard Kaden Cooper
RUSTON – Louisiana Tech Men’s Basketball head coach Talvin Hester strengthened his roster on Friday with the signing of Kaden Cooper, a transfer from the University of Oklahoma. Cooper, a 6-foot-5, 190-pound guard, spent his freshman year when he helped the Sooners win 20 games, the most for...
Tech’s Maki-Petaja earns state superlative award
Louisiana Tech’s Niilo Maki-Petaja was voted by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association as the 2024 Men’s Golf Freshman of the Year, announced by the LSWA on Wednesday. Maki-Petaja, who was also one of five players to be named First Team All-Louisiana, put together one of the best freshman seasons by a Bulldog in program history.
Grambling’s Kyle Walker named to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team
Grambling State infielder Kyle Walker has been named to the roster of the Collegiate National Team by USA Baseball. The national team begins play Saturday as the USA takes on Chinese Taipei in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Walker led Grambling with a .381 batting average with 10 doubles, a triple, 11...
Women’s Track and Field Earns CUSA Sport Academic Award
RUSTON – The Louisiana Tech women's track and field team claimed the Conference USA Sport Academic Award announced by the league on Thursday. The Sport Academic Award is given to the team in each conference-sponsored sport with the highest GPA for the academic year. The LA Tech women's track and field team finished with a cumulative 3.691 GPA for the academic year.
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