The LSU baseball Tigers get more rough news announcing outfielder Greg Deichmann had surgery Sunday morning, and whether or not he can play the season opener Friday is not certain at this time. Last week LSU learned it would be without designated hitter Bryce Jordan for the entire season due to a knee injury. Deichmann was hit in the face by a pitch which broke his cheekbone. The Tigers hit the diamond February 17th against Air Force in Alex Box Stadium.

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a tough loss on the road last night to Sacramento, 105-99. All-Star Anthony Davis had another stand-out performance though putting up 32 points and 10 rebounds for the Pels. Jrue Holiday added 16 points and 11 assists. The Pels are now 7-19 on the road, and they’ve lost eight of the last 10. They’ll face the Suns tonight in Phoenix.

In college hoops, LSU lost for the 11th time in a row on Saturday night in the PMAC. This time it was to Arkansas by a score of 78-70, even though the Tigers did put on a nice show in the first half when they had a 14 point lead that was eventually squandered. They’ll take on Ole Miss tomorrow night.

Today UL-Lafayette returns to action as they face Sun Belt Conference rival South Alabama in the Cajundome. The Ragin Cajuns dropped a 100-88 decision to Troy Saturday. ULM plays the Trojans tonight in Monroe. The Warhakws are coming off a three point loss to South Alabama on Saturday.

Grambling faces Prairie View A&M tonight after losing to Texas Southern on Saturday; 77-70.

The Baton Rouge Advocate reports New Orleans area high school coaches will not follow through with a threat of a boycott of LSU. It was reported last week that several NOLA coaches were upset with the dismissal of former Edna Karr Head Coach Jabbar Juluke. But Coach Orgeron reportedly had a productive meeting with a couple of the coaches and the Tigers head man pledged to provide more communication to the prep coaches.