Local college weekend diamond round-up

Tech baseball swept at home, softball ends weekend on high note, GSU baseball falls in close game

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Louisiana Tech baseball was swept at home by #12 Southern Miss, losing all three games in the weekend series. The Bulldogs' softball team ended the Bulldog Classic on a high note, defeating Central Arkansas 6-3 behind a complete game from pitcher Allie Floyd and timely hitting from several freshmen. Grambling State baseball mounted a late comeback but fell 12-11 to Dartmouth in a high-scoring affair.

Why it matters

This weekend's results highlight the ups and downs of the local college baseball and softball seasons, with Louisiana Tech's baseball team struggling against a ranked opponent while their softball team found success, and Grambling State's baseball team showing fight in a close loss. These outcomes will impact the teams' standings and momentum as they continue their seasons.

The details

In baseball, Louisiana Tech lost all three games to Southern Miss, with the Bulldogs' offense unable to capitalize on opportunities against the Golden Eagles' strong pitching staff. Tech softball, on the other hand, ended their weekend tournament on a high note, with freshman Cali Bennett, Aleah Brooks, and Bradi Gallaway combining for seven hits and five RBIs in the 6-3 win over Central Arkansas. Grambling State baseball mounted a late comeback against Dartmouth but ultimately fell 12-11 in a high-scoring affair.

  • Louisiana Tech baseball was swept in their weekend series against Southern Miss, which took place March 3-5, 2026.
  • Louisiana Tech softball ended the Bulldog Classic tournament on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
  • Grambling State baseball played Dartmouth on Saturday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Lane Burroughs

The head coach of the Louisiana Tech baseball team.

Allie Floyd

The Louisiana Tech softball pitcher who went the distance in the team's 6-3 win over Central Arkansas.

Josh Taylor

The head coach of the Louisiana Tech softball team.

Keyon Guillory

The Grambling State baseball pitcher who took the loss against Dartmouth.

Trey Sejnoha

The Dartmouth baseball relief pitcher who recorded the save against Grambling State.

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What they’re saying

“We got swept at home, and that's unacceptable in my book. I don't care who you're playing, you have to take care of your house and find a way to get one. But, it's not the first time we've been swept at home.”

— Lane Burroughs, Head Coach, Louisiana Tech Baseball (lincolnparishjournal.com)

“There are three components to winning games, and that is great defense, great pitching, and timely hitting, and we finally got all three today. That is the difference.”

— Josh Taylor, Head Coach, Louisiana Tech Softball (lincolnparishjournal.com)

What’s next

Louisiana Tech baseball will look to bounce back when they open a two-game midweek series against Arkansas State on Tuesday, March 3. Louisiana Tech softball will travel to College Station, Texas to face Texas A&M on Wednesday, March 4.

The takeaway

This weekend's results highlight the contrasting fortunes of the local college baseball and softball teams, with Louisiana Tech's baseball squad struggling against a ranked opponent while their softball team found success, and Grambling State's baseball team showing fight in a close loss. The teams will look to build on these outcomes as they continue their seasons.