It just wasn’t the Pelicans night last night as they lost to the Utah Jazz 121 to 100. The Pels were four of 27 from three point territory and shot just 40-percent from the field. Zion Williamson had 26 points, but it wasn’t enough. New Orleans is now 18-and-9 and tied with Memphis for the best record in the Western Conference. The Pels get another shot at the Jazz tomorrow night.

The LSU men’s basketball team remained perfect at home last night as they defeated North Carolina Central 67-57. K-J Williams had his second consecutive double-double as he scored 18 points and had 12 rebounds. Derek Fountain also had a double-double, 17 points and a career-high 14 boards.

Tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts Stephen F Austin. The Bulldogs enter the game with a six and three record, while the Lumberjacks are 5-and-4. Tip-off is at 6 PM on ESPN U.

Many of those covering the NFL both with organizations and in the media believe former Saints Head Coach Sean Payton isn’t done coaching, and some have even gone on to say he could be back with a team as early as next year. Payton is currently with Fox Sports in Los Angeles and has spent time with both the Chargers and Rams organizations. Many have speculated he would like to coach Justin Herbert and the young, talented offense of the Chargers, but new rumors have arisen surrounding the Rams coaching job as Sean McVay considers an early retirement. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Payton has an interest in those teams…
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Trev Faulk has stepped down as head coach of Lafayette Christian. The former LSU linebacker spent seven seasons at L-C-A and the Knights made six straight state championship game appearances.