# DECISION TIME: Louisiana Tech and Conference USA FINALIZE Sun Belt Break—SETTLEMENT Coming

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Podcast: [Locked On Sun Belt - Daily Podcast On Sun Belt Conference Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sun-belt-daily-podcast-on-sun-belt-conference-football-basketball-5718306)
Published: 2026-04-14T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Louisiana Tech edges closer to a Conference USA exit, sparking anticipation across the Sun Belt. Will a finalized deal clear the path for the Bulldogs to join the Sun Belt Conference by July 1, 2026? Dave Schultz unpacks breaking reports from Bleed Tech Blue and Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellinger, weighing insider sources and the sticking points—are negotiations coming down to payment timing, or is a last-minute snag looming? Attention shifts to Sun Belt baseball as the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns aim for a postseason surge. Schultz dissects Matt Deggs’ candid assessment of the Cajuns’ inconsistency and the pivotal roles of Sawyer Pruitt and Andrew Herrmann. Key matchups versus Troy, Georgia State, and Coastal Carolina could make or break their RPI and Sun Belt Tournament hopes. Plus, get a look at midweek showdowns that could reshape conference standings before the final stretch.

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