Anthony Davis’ 42 points helped the Pelicans drain the Los Angeles Lakers 139 to 117 last night. That’s three straight wins for New Orleans, who heads into the All-Star break with a record 31-26, tied for seventh place in the Western Conference.

Nicholls State remains in first place in the Southland after beating Sam Houston State 73-72. The Colonels are 11-2 in league play. Southeastern Louisiana improved to 10-4 in the league after beating UNO 71-64.

The start of the college baseball season begins tomorrow. Coach Paul Mainieri announces Bryce Jordan will start at catcher, because of a hand injury to Hunter Feducia. And Mainieri says freshman Nick Webre will likely be the every day starter at first base.

Louisiana Tech announced today Matt Miller will start Friday’s season opener against Pepperdine.

The Ragin Cajuns, who are in first place in the Sun Belt, are back home tonight to host Texas State. ULM won twice last week to improve their record to 11-12 overall, 5-7 in the Sun Belt. Warhawks Coach Keith Richard says senior guard Sam McDaniel has become a big threat from beyond the three-point line…
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And tonight in Ruston at 8 PM, Louisiana Tech hosts UAB. Bulldogs Coach Eric Konkol says his team needs to take care of the basketball…
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CBS Sports Network will televise the contest.