Todd Horne

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Journalist and Magazine Editor at Tiger Rag Magazine

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NCAA Approves Direct Payments to Athletes Pending House Settlement

2 days ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved a series of rule changes on Monday, contingent on the final approval of a settlement in federal court, according to an announcement on ncaa.org. These changes will eliminate over 150 existing rules, giving schools the freedom to offer additional benefits to student-athletes. One major change is the allowance for direct financial payments to athletes, including compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
LSU’s Purple Reign Ends in Fort Worth: No. 1 Ranked Tigers Oh So Close

1 week ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

LSU entered Thursday’s NCAA semifinals in Fort Worth as the defending champs, riding a 10-meet win streak and seeding the top spot. After a season of domination that saw them capture the Southeastern Conference regular season and championship titles and cruise through the NCAA regional, expectations were sky-high.
Kim Mulkey and LSU Women’s Basketball Pick Up Key Piece from Transfer Portal on Tuesday

1 week ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

LSU secured a major addition to its basketball roster on Tuesday with the commitment of transfer forward Amiya Joyner, a 6-foot-2 rising senior from East Carolina. Joyner, who started 72 games over three seasons, is expected to play a significant role in coach Kim Mulkey’s revamped frontcourt lineup after the Tigers’ complete turnover of their 2024-2025 frontcourt players.
LSU’s Aneesah Morrow Picked in First Round in WNBA Draft

1 week ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

A moment of pure joy unfolded at the 2025 WNBA Draft as Aneesah Morrow, the tireless powerhouse from LSU, saw her dreams come true. With the 7th overall pick, the Connecticut Sun cast their vote of confidence in the former LSU forward. Morrow has been a rebounding sensation, leading Division I with an impressive 13.5 rebounds per game, while also topping the scoring charts for the Tigers with an average of 18.7 points.
LSU Softball: No. 5 Tigers Fall to No. 3 Texas A&M, 12-7

1 week ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Both teams combined for 10 runs in the first two innings, but a four-run fourth by No. 3 Texas A&M sparked what grew into seven unanswered runs to help hand No. 5/6 LSU a 12-7 loss Friday night at Davis Diamond to open the series. LSU drops to 35-6 and 8-5 in the SEC, while Texas A&M improves to 35-5 and 9-3 in league play. A&M’s 12 runs and 13 hits mark season highs for opposing teams versus the Tigers.
LSU Pitching Too Much For No. 10 Oklahoma As Tigers Sweep SEC Road Series

2 weeks ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

LSU completed its third SEC sweep in four weeks with a 3-2 win over No. 10 Oklahoma. This victory was boosted by a masterful pitching performance. The Tigers’ staff stifled the Sooners’ offense throughout the game, reflecting a trend seen all weekend. It’s the first time Oklahoma has lost a series at home since 2021 against TCU. Redshirt Sophomore right-hander Chase Shores started the game. He pitched five innings and allowed just one unearned run despite issuing four walks.
LSU Baseball Dominates Oklahoma in Series Clincher

2 weeks ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

By TODD HORNENORMAN, Okla. – LSU right-hander Anthony Eyanson silenced Oklahoma’s bats in Friday night’s game at L. Dale Mitchell Park. His performance helped the Tigers secure a 10-2 victory and clinch the series. Eyanson, who had struggled with repeat lineups in Southeastern Conference play, delivered a strong performance against the Sooners. He matched his mark of five innings without allowing an earned run.
LSU Pitcher Kade Anderson Masterful in Tigers Series-Opening Shutout of Oklahoma, 2-0

3 weeks ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

NORMAN – LSU sophomore ace Kade Anderson will never forget that cold, wet and windy night with a steadily strong wind blowing in. That night when the Tigers played Oklahoma for the first time ever in an SEC game, for the first time ever at L. Dale Mitchell Park. That’s the night – Thursday night, to be exact – when Anderson pitched the first complete game for LSU since a fellow named Paul Skenes did it on June 2, 2023 in an NCAA Regional against Tulane.
TODD HORNE: Looks Like She’s BACK! And Flau’jae Johnson’s Apparent Decision To Return to LSU and Kim Mulkey Speaks Volumes

3 weeks ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

Flau’jae Johnson isn’t putting her college sneakers away just yet—and honestly, that’s exactly what college basketball needs. LSU’s rising star made a bold statement by opting out of the 2025 WNBA Draft, choosing instead to chase one more NCAA season of glory. “College basketball is keeping another one of its biggest stars for the 2025-26 season.
LSU Academic Budget Cuts and NCAA Athletic Revenue Sharing

3 weeks ago | tigerrag.com | Todd Horne

by Piper Hutchinson, Louisiana Illuminator April 3, 2025The LSU athletic department is not subject to budget belt-tightening measures the university announced for all departments last week amid an uncertain fiscal outlook, a school spokesman said. LSU President William Tate announced last week the university would withhold 2% of each department’s budget, with 75% of that money going to a fund to support academic and research initiatives.