06:45 Sportscast, November 16th, 2017

The exciting Nicholls State versus Southeastern Southland rivalry kicks off tonight in Hammond, and a win for the Colonels could mean they make the playoffs for the first time since 2005. The Lions are 5-3 in conference play, and Nicholls Coach Tim Rebowe says they are prepared for a tight contest…:
CUT 25 (11) “and getting after you”
The past two times these teams met the games have been decided by a combined five points, with Nicholls winning in 2015, and the Lions taking the 2016 matchup. Southeastern Coach Ron Roberts…:
CUT 26 (12) “Classic”
Kickoff inside Strawberry Stadium is 6pm.

There is a lot of hype on a national level about the recent winning ways of the New Orleans Saints, but Coach Sean Payton says they still have a long way to go…:
CUT 27 (19) “we have been”
The Saints kick off against the Redskins at noon Sunday.

The New Orleans Pelicans saw their three-game winning streak snapped in a home loss to the Raptors. The score was 125-116.

LSU Quarterback Danny Etling’s back stiffened during warm-ups before the Tigers’ game against Arkansas last Saturday. But Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Etling is much healthier now. The Tigers take on the Vols this weekend in Knoxville.