Rough night for basketball in the state of Louisiana last night as both the Pelicans and Tigers were blown out on their home floor. The Miami Heat led the whole way as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 124-98. The Heat built a 20 point lead in the first quarter and Coach Willie Green blames himself…
cut 29 (18) “…in practice”
The Pelicans have lost five of their last seven.

The LSU men’s basketball team’s losing streak is up to five games after falling to 16th ranked Auburn 67-49. The Tigers shot a season low 29-percent.

The third ranked LSU women’s basketball team hosts Arkansas tonight. The Lady Tigers are 18-0 and Angel Reese is seeking her 19th consecutive double-double, which would tie a school record.

Louisiana Tech looks to end a two-game losing streak tonight when they host Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are 3-and-4 in Conference USA. The losses in league play have been by seven points or less. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester is optimistic more wins are on the way…
Cut 18 (19) “…into wins.”
Tip off is at 8 PM on the CBS Sports Network.

Louisiana Tech may have found a starting quarterback. ESPN is reporting former Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier is transferring to La Tech. Bachmeier has two full years of eligibility after starting 29 games at Boise State, going 20-and-9, throwing for 66 hundred yards, 41 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions.