06:45 LRN SPORTSCAST JANUARY 13

The No. 12 LSU men’s basketball team has won its third straight game after a 64-58 victory over Florida in Gainesville Wednesday. The Tigers were playing without starting point guard Xavier Pinson, who was out with an MCL knee sprain. So, Darius Days led the way with 20 points along with one assist and four steals. Coach Will Wade is a happy guy…:
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The Tigers improve to 15-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play. They host Arkansas Saturday.

Elsewhere around the state Wednesday, McNeese clobbered Arlington Baptist 120-44. Tulane got by Wichita State 68-67. And Southeastern prevailed over Tougaloo 77-72.

Today Louisiana Tech hosts Southern Miss. ULM travels to face Texas State. And UL-Lafayette is at UT Arlington.

LSU football has added two potential starters to its defensive secondary with the help of the transfer portal. Arkansas safety Joe Foucha and Ragin Cajuns cornerback Mekhi Gardner have posted on social media they will transfer to LSU. Foucha started 33 games at Arkansas over three years and last season had two interceptions and 7.5 tackles for a loss. The Athletic’s Brody Miller says Foucha is one of the better SEC safeties you’ll find..:
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He says there’s a real possibility LSU will sign over a dozen transfers.

After picking up a nice win over the Timberwolves Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans are set to host the Clippers tonight in the Smoothie King Center.