Spencer Chrisman
WAFB Digital Content Producer
Baton Rouge, La
Spencer Chrisman is a native of Walker, Louisiana who is returning to the media world after a 5-year absences.
He started working in media in 2011 with KALB in Alexandria, Louisiana as a multimedia journalist, and helped cover the LSU football team in the 2011 SEC Championship Game.
Spencer has been part of the WAFB team before as an intern with the 9Sports in 2012. He has recently worked as a freelancer helping shoot local high school football for Sportsline Friday Night, and a producer for 9Sports Extra.
Contact Spencer via email at spencer.chrisman@wafb.com.
Education
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Spencer Chrisman
Crews missiles were flying at Hawkins Field on Friday, May 20 as LSU (37-18, 17-13 SEC) took down No. 21 Vanderbilt (35-18, 14-15 SEC) 8-3.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:32 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Tigers score 13 runs on 16 hits, seven of them extra-bases including five home runs.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The 2022 season and the Brian Kelly era will kick off in primetime at the Caesars Superdome when the Tigers take on Florida St. on Sunday, Sept. 4.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 7:49 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 17 LSU swept by Ole Miss in final home SEC series.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The series-opening game between No. 17 LSU (33-15, 14-10 SEC) and Ole Miss (28-19, 10-14 SEC) has been suspended due to weather.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 12:53 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU outfielder Dylan Crews has been named the Co-SEC Player of the Week.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 20 LSU (31-14, 13-9 SEC) picked up a huge road win against Alabama (25-21, 9-13 SEC) 6-5 on Friday, May 6.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 2:26 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers and head coach Matt McMahon have added KJ Williams the OVC Player of the Year.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 6:27 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman and Josh Auzenne
Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu is home, as he has officially signed with the New Orleans Saints, the team posted on social media on Wednesday, May 4.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 9:20 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU Tiger and current Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Eli Ricks was arrested over the weekend in Mississippi.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 7:13 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 22 LSU picked up a huge series win over the weekend as they took down No. 14 Georgia on a walk-off home run.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Four-year letter winner LSU offensive lineman Chasen Hines has been drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (No. 210 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 3:47 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU offensive lineman Austin Deculus has been drafted in the sixth round (No. 205 overall) by the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former Southern Lab star and LSU linebacker Damone Clark has been drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (No. 176 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 12:11 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU defensive tackle Neil Farrell Jr. has been drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round (No. 126 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 12:06 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU kicker Cade York has been drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round (No. 124 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU running back and Southern Lab star Ty Davis-Price has been drafted in the third round, No. 93 overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 22 LSU (28-13, 11-8 SEC) powered their way past No. 14 Georgia (29-13, 11-8 SEC) to take the series opener 6-2.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU cornerback Cordale Flott has been drafted in the third round, No. 81 overall by the New York Giants.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 8:11 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU offensive lineman Ed Ingram has been selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, No. 59 overall.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The New Orleans Saints have selected Northern Iowa offensive lineman Trevor Penning with the No. 19 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 8:39 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The New Orleans Saints have selected Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 7:40 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Two-time All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has been drafted No. 3 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 7:06 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Matt McMahon has landed his first big recruit since becoming the new LSU head basketball coach.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 1:35 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 22 LSU (27-13, 10-8 SEC) struggled in a 9-4 loss to the University of New Orleans.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:14 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Latest LSU baseball rankings: Monday, April 25.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 22 LSU (26-12, 9-8 SEC) won their second game of the season in walk-off fashion on a Cade Doughty RBI single.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU senior pitcher Ma’Khail Hilliard (4-0) was brilliant in his start for the Tigers.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 22 LSU took down UL-Lafayette, 8-4, in the final game of the Wally Pontiff Jr. Classic. The Tigers are 13-4 in the Wally Pontiff Jr. Classic all-time.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers have added their 15th player through the NCAA Transfer Portal in Ohio State cornerback Sevyn Banks.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 7:12 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman and Jacques Doucet
No. 22 LSU (23-12, 7-8 SEC) will face Louisiana-Lafayette (20-15, 9-6 SBC) for the final game of the Wally Pontiff Jr. Classic.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 11:29 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The four major college baseball polls released their latest rankings on Monday, April 18. Find out where LSU landed.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 10:48 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU sophomore running back Corey Kiner has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. He made the announcement via Twitter on Monday, April 18.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 15 LSU were unable to avoid their first sweep in Southeastern Conference play dropping the final game to No. 6 Arkansas.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 15 LSU (23-11, 7-7 SEC) dropped a key series on the road to No. 6 Arkansas (27-7, 10-4 SEC) 4-0.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers have landed their second safety commitment for the class of 2023 in four-star Ryan Yaites.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 15 LSU fell short in the opening game of the series against No. 6 Arkansas.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU lands a 2023 four-star safety out of Georgia.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 12:20 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
LSU outfielder Josh Pearson was named the SEC Co-Freshman of the Week
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 10:10 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Latest LSU baseball rankings: Monday, April 11.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 7:12 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 19 LSU picked up their first Southeastern Conference sweep of the season over Mississippi State.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 19 LSU rallied in the top of the ninth inning to take the opening series win against Mississippi State 5-2.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The LSU Tigers and Matt McMahon have added their fourth player through the NCAA Transfer Portal in North Carolina State guard Cam Hayes.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Eight former LSU Tigers have made opening day MLB rosters for the 2022 season beginning on Thursday, April 7.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
New LSU head basketball coach Matt McMahon has announced his new coaching staff since being hired to replace Will Wade.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Former LSU Tiger Sam Burns is set to make his Masters debut on Thursday, April 7 at Augusta National Golf Club.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
Jacob Berry and Dylan Crews have been named to the midseason Golden Spikes Award watch list by USA Baseball.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 2:56 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 19 LSU exploded for 16 runs on 18 hits to take down Grambling State in seven innings.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
The Tigers are coming off a 2-2 week, and have fallen in each of the four major polls as of April 4.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Spencer Chrisman
No. 13 LSU dropped their second Southeastern Conference series of the season this time to Auburn.