Despite getting swept at South Carolina, LSU remains a game back of the division lead in the SEC West. The Tigers are 9-9 in league play, while the Rebels and Razorbacks are 10-8. LSU is at Ole Miss this weekend and Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says winning the division is still possibility for LSU despite this recent four-game losing streak
Cut 16 (13) “for long”
The Tigers host Lamar tonight. The Cardinals are 13 and 27 on the season.

In other action, Louisiana Tech tries to make six straight wins when they host UL Lafayette tonight. The Bulldogs ended the Ragin Cajuns five-game winning streak a week ago. Northwestern State hosts Mississippi Valley State this afternoon. McNeese has been playing well and they are at ULM, Southern hosts Nicholls in a matchup of two struggling programs and Grambling is at Alcorn State.

The Pelicans have picked up the option on coach Alvin Gentry’s contract, which means he’ll back next season. The decision was made before the Pels swept Portland from the playoffs. New Orleans is still waiting on an opponent for the next round. It could be the defending champs. Golden State can end its series with San Antonio tonight.