The New Orleans Pelicans meet the Phoenix Suns in game two of their first-round playoff series tonight, trailing one game to nothing. How big is game two? Since the franchise first arrived in 2002, New Orleans is 0-5 all-time in series when trailing two games to none. Coach Willie Green says the Pels have to meet the moment from the outset.

Cut 21 (10) “…can be better.”

Tip-off is at 9 pm.

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The UL Ragin Cajuns face LSU tonight in the Wally Pontiff Jr. Classic. UL visits The Box for the first time since 2015 having won three of the last four matchups in the series. Coach Matt Deggs knows it won’t be easy slowing down the LSU offense, but he likes his club’s chances.

Cut 17 (17) “…a good ball game.”

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After dropping three straight to Arkansas, LSU finds itself dropping in the standings. The Tigers sit fifth in the SEC West and Jay Johnson says his team must start doing the little things to give itself any chance of competing with the big boys.

Cut 18 (20) “…come out”

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LSU adds depth to its secondary via the transfer portal. Brian Kelly announced on Tuesday that Sevyn Banks, a two-year starter at corner for Ohio State has been added to the roster. In four years with the Buckeyes, Banks appeared in 36 games with 15 starts, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2020.

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McNeese picked up an 8-4 win over Sam Houston on Monday night. Reid Bourque went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI for the Cowboys.