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Jax State takes overtime thriller over Louisiana Tech for sixth straight win, bowl eligibility

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1 year ago

November 9, 2024

Jax State takes overtime thriller over Louisiana Tech for sixth straight win, bowl eligibility

In Jacksonville State’s third game of the season, a double-overtime loss to Eastern Michigan handed the Gamecocks their third straight loss and left questions about what the future may hold.

On Saturday in Ruston, Louisiana, Jax State left an overtime thriller with a statement made.

The Gamecocks outlasted Louisiana Tech in overtime with a 44-37, come-from-behind victory to clinch its sixth straight victory and remain atop the Conference USA standings.

The victory for Jax State made the team bowl-eligible for the second straight season and gave the program its longest win streak since the 2017 season when it won seven straight.

With the final play of regulation and Jax State down 37-31, Tyler Huff threw a Hail Mary pass to the end zone looking for a receiver. Cam Vaughn remained behind the rest of Louisiana Tech’s receivers to catch the ball from 49 yards out.

Kicker Garrison Rippa missed the extra point to force overtime with the score tied at 37 points apiece.

Tre Stewart ran the ball on Jax State’s third overtime play to take the lead, with the defense forcing a three-and-out capped off by a sack from J-Rock Swain.

“We’re very fortunate,” Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez said. “You’ve got to have a lot of luck involved, and we did that at the end. We played so poorly in the second half, particularly on offense, and just gave us enough time. Going tempo is easy for us, so that wasn’t a big deal. But I thought Tyler made a great throw, and Cam Vaughn continues to impress, but I’m really proud of the guys.

“Louisiana Tech, you’ve got to give them a lot of credit. They played hard, they outcoached us, but we made just enough plays at the end to win. So, we’re happy.”

Jax State didn’t score in the fourth quarter until a 40-yard field goal from Rippa with 5:55 left to play, with the host Bulldogs rattling off 23 points started by a touchdown with 23 seconds left in the first half.

The Gamecocks led by as many as 14 points in the second quarter.

“All wins are good,” Rodriguez said. “We didn’t do a good job. I didn’t do a good job as a head coach. I thought our guys were ready to play, but we didn’t have the same kind of energy or intensity that we normally have, and I think that’s a lesson that we’ve all got to learn. I’ve got to do a better job going forward.”

Tre Stewart had his fifth straight 100-yard game on the ground, piling up 166 yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries in the win; he also had a 15-yard reception and became Jax State’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Roc Thomas ran for 1,065 in the 2017 season.

Tyler Huff and Andrew Paul also ran for touchdowns.

Vaughn, who hauled in the touchdown pass that would force overtime, finished with 130 of the team’s 130 receiving yards and had two touchdown catches.

Swain, a redshirt senior and Oxford High graduate, finished with six tackles (two solo), a sack and 2.5 tackles for loss in the win.

“He’s one of the best leaders I’ve had, period, of my entire career, and he continues to help us lead,” Rodriguez said of Swain. “We were fortunate to win this, but hey, you’ve got to keep playing until the last play. And we did, then we were all excited, and we missed the extra point, and then overtime, it’s like, “What’s going to happen?’ But, we hung in there.”

Fred Perry also keyed the team with 14 tackles (seven solo), a sack, 2.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble; Jawaun Campbell recovered the forced fumble and returned it 38 yards to set up a touchdown.

Jax State (6-3, 5-0 CUSA) will host Florida International on Saturday.

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State Treasurer John Fleming accuses Jeff Landry of interfering in Louisiana Senate race

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3 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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State Treasurer John Fleming accuses Jeff Landry of interfering in Louisiana Senate race

BATON ROUGE (KNOE) – Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming is accusing Governor Jeff Landry of interfering with the state Senate race, which Fleming is a part of.

Fleming took to social media to accuse Landry of working “behind the scenes” to get Congresswoman Julia Letlow elected to the Senate.

According to Fleming, Dr. Ralph Abraham offered him the position of Deputy Director of the CDC shortly before announcing he was stepping down. Fleming said he politely declined.

A week later, news broke that Abraham is now leading Letlow’s Senate campaign.

“We know that Jeff has been heavily lobbying the Trump campaign team for the endorsement, he is pressuring the Republican Party of Louisiana and the Republican Executive Committees to support and endorse Letlow as well,” Fleming wrote on Facebook. “And, he is personally calling his donors to raise big money to save the Letlow campaign.

Landry formally endorsed Letlow for the U.S. Senate on March 4. Letlow also has the endorsement of President Donald Trump.

“We need a warrior who stands with the President to Make America Great. And there’s no greater warrior than a Louisiana mom,” Landry wrote on Facebook.

Fleming continued his commentary, asking when Landry will stop interfering with the state’s Senate race.

“Who is best to decide who represents you in Washington? Jeff Landry, or YOU?” Fleming asked.

Also in the heated race is incumbent Bill Cassidy, M.D.

Party primary elections in Louisiana are set for May 16, 2026.

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Louisiana Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for March 3, 2026

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15 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 3, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 3 drawing

07-21-53-54-62, Mega Ball: 16

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 3 drawing

6-8-3

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 3 drawing

3-6-7-4

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 5 numbers from March 3 drawing

0-8-3-2-0

Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.

By mail, follow these instructions:

Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.

Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:

Louisiana Lottery Headquarters

555 Laurel Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:

555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.

When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Louisiana editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Brother of Louisiana mayor accused of raping 16-year-old has a hauntingly similar criminal past

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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Brother of Louisiana mayor accused of raping 16-year-old has a hauntingly similar criminal past

The brother of Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts — accused of raping her son’s teenage friend — is facing child sex crimes of his own.

Brandon Lee Roberts, 39, was accused of raping a teen girl and assaulting a young woman over the course of several years, KALB reported.

Brandon Lee Roberts, 39, is accused of raping a teen girl and assaulting a young woman over the course of several years. Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office

The alleged sexual abuse began when one of the victims was as young as 13, according to Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford.

He was arrested in October.

Booking photo of Misty Clanton Roberts. — Brandon’s sister, Misty, the ex-mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, allegedly raped her son’s teenage friend. AP

That comes years after his big sister – ex-mayor of DeRidder, 43-year-old Misty Roberts – allegedly got hot and heavy with her son’s 16-year-old friend at a drunken party at their home.

Roberts was allegedly caught in the tryst by her own kids.

She was arrested months later, and is currently on trial for rape charges.

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