The Smoothie King Center is sold out for tonight’s Pelicans game as they host the Philadelphia 76ers. New Orleans is shooting for its fifth in a row. Zion Williamson is coming off a career-high 43 point performance in a win Wednesday over the Timberwolves. Williamson says he wants to keep winning…
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Tip-off tonight in the Blender is at 7:30.

After missing the last two practices for what was described as personal reasons, running back Alvin Kamara was a full participant in today’s practice and he’ll play Sunday against the Eagles. Philadelphia Quarterback Jalen Hurts is listed as doubtful and it’s likely Gardner Minshew will start at Q-B for a second straight week.

The ninth ranked LSU Lady Tigers tipped off SEC play last night with a 24-point victory over 24th ranked Arkansas 64-45. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team held a good Razorbacks team to 28-percent shooting from the field…
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LSU also controlled the glass as they collected 23 offensive rebounds.

In men’s hoops action…Isaiah Crawford had 20 points as Louisiana Tech topped UTSA 91-69 in Ruston last night. The Bulldogs are now 1-and-1 in Conference USA.

The Ragin Cajuns dropped their Sun Belt opener as they fell to Coastal Carolina 77-76. U-L Lafayette had a ten point lead with 4:40 left.

ULM opened Sun Belt play with a 57-53 win at Texas State. Tyreke Lacure had 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. The Warhawks are at Arkansas State tomorrow.