LSU Coach Brian Kelly explained why freshman offensive tackle Lance Heard is not with the team in Tampa as they prepare for Monday’s bowl game against Wisconsin. Kelly says the former Neville star needed some time away…
cut 27 (24) “…after the ball game”
Heard has not entered the transfer portal and Tuesday is the last day to enter the portal until the next window opens after spring practice.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Buccaneers because of an illness. New Orleans has to win to keep its playoff hopes alive.

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Will Wade and the McNeese Cowboys pulled off an impressive victory last night in Ann Arbor as the Pokes took down the Michigan Wolverines 87-76. It’s McNeese’s first win over a Big 10 opponent. Shahada Wells had 30 points and 10 rebounds. McNeese is now 11-2 as it gets ready for Southland play.

The LSU Tigers won easily over Northwestern State last night. Will Baker had 17 points as the LSU downed the Demons 96-55. LSU will open up SEC play a week from tonight against Texas A-and-M.

Sun Belt play begins today. The 7-and-5 Ragin Cajuns are at Marshall, who is 5-and-8, while the Warhawks are at Appalachian State. The Mountaineers are 9-3 while ULM is 4-6. Tip-off for that game is at noon.

The seventh-ranked Lady Tigers get one last tune-up before SEC play as LSU hosts Jacksonville at 7 PM.

The Pelicans continue their five-game homestand by hosting Lebron James and the Lakers tomorrow night.