Zion Williamson scored 36 points as the Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 121-107 last night. Williamson’s season-high point total comes after he was criticized by Shaquille O’ Neal and Charles Barkley for being out of shape. Zion was asked about the criticism…
cut 20 (08) “…can’t control that”
The Pels are 13 and 11 on the year and will begin a three-game road trip in Washington tomorrow night.

Louisiana Tech’s Tahlik Chavez was named the Louisiana Sports Writers Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. He averaged 19.5 points and four rebounds in a couple of victories last week. The Bulldogs host Southeastern Louisiana tonight.

The four and three ULM Warhawks begin a three-game road trip at Sam Houston, the one and eight Northwestern State Demons finish a seven-game road trip by visiting Boise State.

The seventh ranked LSU women’s basketball hosts McNeese.

The Saints once again had trouble stopping the run on Sunday. The Panthers rushed for 215 yards and New Orleans is one of five teams who has allowed more than 17-hundred yards rushing on the season. Coach Dennis Allen says open-field tackling has been an issue…
Cut 19 (19) “…explosive plays.”
The Saints will face a good running back this Sunday when Saquon Barkley and the Giants visit the Dome. New York defeated Green Bay 24-22 last night and Barkley rushed for 86 yards and had two touchdowns. The Giants have won three in a row and they are now 5-and-8 on the season.

The SEC will reveal its 2024 conference football schedule tomorrow night. Last night during the Peyton and Eli Manning Monday Night Football Show, it was announced the Tigers will host Ole Miss on October 12th in Tiger Stadium.