After breaking down the game film from the Saints 27-10 loss to the Bengals, Coach Sean Payton is hopeful the team can correct the mistakes that have led to their four-and-six record. Payton says providing better protection for Drew Brees and getting off the field on third down needs to be better in the final six games

cut 16 (18) “those things”

New Orleans will try to snap a two-game losing streak next Monday, when they host the Baltimore Ravens.

The Steelers scored two fourth quarter touchdowns to rally to beat the Tennessee Titans 27-24 in Monday night football action. Former LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger threw for 263 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception as the Titans fall to 2-8 on the season.

The Portland Trailblazers came back from a 16 point third quarter deficit to beat the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 102-93 last night. Anthony Davis lead all scorers with 31 points as the Pels fall to 5-4. The Pelicans road trip continues tonight at Sacramento.

In college hoops, ULM broke the school record for largest margin of victory with a 106-39 win over Champion Baptist. Four Warhawks reached double figures in scoring as the team improves to 2-0.

Also in the Sun Belt, UL-Lafayette came up short against Tulsa last night, 64-53. The Ragin’ Cajuns were lead by 15 points from Shawn Long, as their record falls to 1-1.

Northwestern State earned their 400th victory in Prather Coliseum with a 75-64 win over Lyon College. The Demons are 1 – 1.

Louisiana Tech fell to Temple, 82-75, in the Coaches vs Cancer Classic in Philadelphia.

In women’s hoops action, it had to go to overtime, but the LSU women beat Jackson State 52-44.