What a bounce back win for the Pelicans last night. On Friday, New Orleans lost to the worst team in the NBA, the Brooklyn Nets. But last night, without an injured Anthony Davis, the Pels defeated the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers 124-122. Forward Terrence Jones filled in for A-D and scored a season-high 35 points. Coach Alvin Gentry on Jones…
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Jrue Holiday also had a big game as he finished with a season-high 33 points. New Orleans needed big efforts from those two, because Cavs all-star Kyrie Irving had 49 points and Lebron James had a triple-double. The Pels host Russell Westbrook and Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees will compete in his 10th Pro Bowl. Brees has been added to the NFC Roster as he’ll replace Matt Ryan, who will play in his first Super Bowl.

Louisiana Tech quarterback J’mar Smith is trying out for the Bulldogs baseball team. Smith is hoping to make the team as an outfielder.

ULM has received a commitment from John Ehret offensive lineman Dwayne Fisher. Fisher was previously committed to Arkansas and had offers from three Power Five schools.

In college basketball action last night….Alabama State upset Southern 79-65. The Ragin Cajuns allowed Texas Arlington to shoot 57-percent from the field in a 108-71 loss to the Mavericks. UL Lafayette’s Bryce Washington had a double-double, 17 points and 10 rebounds. ULM lost its seven straight as they fell in a close one, 63-57 to Texas State. Tonight, Tulane is at Houston and on Wednesday, LSU hosts 25th ranked Florida.