The 12th ranked LSU basketball team pulled off a big road win last night as they defeated Florida 64-58. Starting point guard Xavier Pinson didn’t play because of a sprained knee and Tari Eason and Efton Reid both battled foul trouble, but the Tigers were still able to win after withstanding a run by Florida in the second half. Coach Will Wade says it was not pretty…
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Darius Days had a big night as he scored 20 points and Eric Gaines had 15 points in the absence of Pinson. LSU hosts Arkansas this Saturday.

Tonight…The Cajuns look to stay in sole possession of first place as they visit U-T Arlington. ULM is at Texas State. Louisiana Tech hosts Southern Miss at 6 PM and in the NBA, the Pelicans play the Clippers in the Smoothie King Center.

This week LSU has added two defensive backs to its roster through the transfer portal, Arkansas safety Joe Foucha and Ragin Cajuns cornerback Mekhi Gardner. The Athletic’s Brody Miller expects LSU will go after several other players in the transfer portal, including another Arkansas D-B…
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Former Ragin Cajuns running back Montrell Johnson is following Billy Napier to Florida. Johnson has committed to sign with the Gators after rushing for 838 yards and 12 touchdowns as a true freshman for U-L Lafayette last season.