The Saints have failed to make the playoffs the last five years, but finished this season winning four of their last five games, to give the fan base some optimism heading into next year. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough went 5-and-4 as a starter. Shough believes the team is headed in the right direction.
Shough said he’ll remain in NOLA in the offseason, and he’s excited for Mardi Gras.
LSU football reportedly picked up three commitments from players in the transfer portal, Pitt tight end Malachi Thomas, Utah freshman running back Raycine Guillory and Old Dominion receiver Tre Brown the Third.
There were a couple of thrilling games in the Southland Conference last night. The Colonels stayed undefeated in league play with a 74 to 72 win over Northwestern State. Jalin Rice’s two free throws with five seconds left was the difference. Chip Burnt missed a 31-foot three-pointer at the buzzer for the Demons. Micah Thomas had 29 points in a losing cause for the Demons.
McNeese won its 20th straight game in Lake Charles, but it was not easy as the Cowboys took down Stephen F Austin 66 to 64. The Pokes were led by Larry Johnson, who had 18 points.
Also last night, Southeastern Louisiana defeated Lamar 60 to 52.
Grambling is off to a 2-0 start in the SWAC as the Tigers defeated Texas Southern 84 to 67, Prairie View A-and-M outscored Southern 89 to 85.
LSU men’s basketball hosts South Carolina tonight. Tigers point guard D-J Thomas will miss his second straight game with a lower leg injury. Tip off is at 6 PM.