The LSU basketball team’s upset win over 5th ranked Kentucky on Wednesday night was a statement victory and a message to the rest of the NCAA that the Tigers are a serious contender to reach the Final Four. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor Tyler Nunez says it’s a signature victory for second-year coach Will Wade…
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LSU is 10-1 in the SEC and in second place, one game behind Tennessee, who remained undefeated in conference play last night with an 85-73 win over South Carolina. The Tigers next game is Saturday at Georgia.

The Pelicans play their final game before the All-Star break tonight against Oklahoma City. What kind of effort will New Orleans give? It seemed like they gave up on the season in an embarrassing loss to Orlando on Tuesday. There are 24 games left in this season that’s going nowhere.

Southeastern Louisiana moved into a tie for third place in the Southland with a 70-64 win over Incarnate Word last night. Senior Moses Greenwood led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds for his 9th double-double of the season. The Lions are now 8-4 in the Southland and they’ve won eight of their last nine.

Northwestern State’s rally came up short last night as the Demons lost to Lamar 75-70. Northwestern is now 4-8 in the Southland. McNeese also came up short last night, losing to Stephen F Austin 67-57. And Abilene Christian crushed Nicholls 64-48.

Tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts UTEP. The Bulldogs have lost three in a row, but they are 12-0 this season in the TAC. The Miners are 8-15 on the year and have yet to win away from El Paso this season. Tip-off is at 6:30.

College football news, LSU freshman defensive tackle Dominic Livingston who played in one game last season as a true freshman has entered the transfer portal, while fellow freshman defensive tackle Davin Cotton removed his name from the transfer portal.