LSU takes on Mississippi State tonight in the SEC Tournament. The Tigers are 17-13 and a win could at least secure a home game in the N-I-T next week. Coach Will Wade says his players want this season to go as long as it can possibly go….
cut 18 (17) “….after that”
The Tigers beat the Bulldogs 78-57 last Saturday in the regular season finale.

Also tonight, Louisiana Tech will go up against Old Dominion in the Conference USA Tournament. UNO will battle Sam Houston State in the Southland tournament. Tulane takes on Temple in the American Conference tonight. Tomorrow it’s the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt tourney. the Cajuns faces Texas State, ULM plays Georgia Southern.

A bill has been filed in the regular session to legalize sports betting in Louisiana. The U-S Supreme Court could soon issue a ruling that legalizes sports betting across the country. New Roads Representative Major Thibaut says several other states are preparing to allow sports betting and he believes Louisiana should be prepared to regulate it too…
Cut 30 (10) “part in this”
Under Thibaut’s bill, sports betting parlors would be allowed at the state’s four horse racing tracks in New Orleans, Vinton, Opelousas and Bossier City.

The Pelicans won their tenth straight game last night as they defeated Sacramento 114 to 101. Anthony Davis left the game in the third quarter after rolling his ankle. X-rays taken were negative. A-D was expected to undergo an MRI today. New Orleans hosts the Wizards tomorrow night.

12 state championships in high school boys basketball will be awarded starting tomorrow. At noon, the Class C title will pit Summerfield versus Simpson and the 1-A title game should be a good one too…Delhi versus White Castle.