Zion Williamson scored a career-high 43 points as the New Orleans Pelicans edged out Minnesota 119 to 118. The Pels are now 15-and-4 at home, 22-and-12 overall and Williamson is thrilled he’s brought a winning team to the Big Easy…
cut 16 (15) “…great too”
New Orleans hosts Philadelphia tomorrow.

The Saints enter the game with the Eagles with a six-and-nine record and needing to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Philadelphia has the best record in the NFL at 13-and-2. Coach Dennis Allen says the players understand the challenge in front of them…
Cut 17 (16) “…handful for sure”
Kick-off Sunday is at noon.

Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (BOO-tee) has announced he’s ending his LSU career and entering the NFL draft. The New Iberia native made the announcement hours after LSU said Boutte would not play in the Cirtus Bowl, but was enrolled for the spring semester. Hunt Palmer of the LSU Sports Radio Network and ESPN Radio in Baton Rouge has this reaction….
cut 12 (07) “….for a championship”
Palmer says it’s unclear what led to the abrupt ending of Boutte’s career at LSU.

LSU Coach Matt McMahon won his first SEC game last night as the Tigers knocked off ninth ranked Arkansas 60-57 in the conference opener for both teams. Reserve guard Trae Hannibal scored 19 points off the bench to lead the way as LSU has won 13 straight home games.

Tonight, La Tech hosts UTSA, the Cajuns are at Coastal Carolina and ULM visits Texas State.