Louisiana State, Duke, Baylor, Kentucky and Louisville, to name a few, became Mbugua’s new suitors. And the state’s top rebounder each of the last three seasons looked poised to lead the Warriors on another historic campaign as a senior.

Burger King released its first chicken tenders in the ’80s, and other fast food chains followed suit. In 1996, Todd Graves opened the first Raising Cane’s at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, introducing diners to an entire restaurant that celebrates the tender.

Kentucky could have two new medical schools — one for people, one for animals — along with more doctoral programs under Republican-backed bills filed in the House. The legislation would remove barriers in state law to plans for an osteopathic medicine college at Eastern Kentucky University,

CHIEF EXECUTIVES Appointments Tim Casper, executive vice president for student affairs at Madison College, has been named interim president after Jack E. Daniels III retired. David Wain Coon, former president of College of Marin, has been named acting president of San Jose City College.

With the approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement approaching in April, some within the sport of track and field remain concerned by its long-term impact.

Kentucky locked up another wide receiver from the transfer portal. Tru Edwards, a 6-foot-3 pass-catcher who most recently starred at Louisiana Tech, announced he will compete in his final season of college eligibility at Kentucky.

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has been actively collecting talent from the 2025 transfer portal to strengthen his roster for the upcoming season. Defensive tackle Trevon McAlpine from Texas Tech, who will have two seasons of eligibility remaining, is the latest addition for Sumrall and company.

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Kobe Julien scored 15 points and Arkansas State beat Louisiana 83-63 on Thursday night. Julien also contributed eight rebounds for the Red Wolves (13-5, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 13 points and added eight rebounds and five assists. Terrance Ford Jr. had 13 points.

Jacksonville St. at Sam Houston St., 3 p.m. Wichita St. at North Texas, 3 p.m. Alcorn St. at Texas Southern, 4 p.m. BYU at Texas Tech, 7 p.m. Grand Canyon at Tarleton St., 8 p.m. Fresno St. at Air Force, 3 p.m. New Mexico at Colorado St., 3 p.m.

Kennesaw State takes on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs after Adrian Wooley scored 25 points in Kennesaw State's 75-69 overtime victory over the Sam Houston Bearkats.

Kennesaw State visits the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters after Prencis Harden scored 26 points in the Owls' 85-73 win over the Sam Houston Bearkats.

Percentages: FG .426, FT .500. 3-Point Goals: 8-32, .250 (Elkinton 3-6, Abram 3-11, Newman 1-6, Ree 1-6, Bates 0-1, Cooper 0-2). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: None.