The Pelicans ended a three-game losing streak with a 110 to 99 win over the Houston Rockets last night. Big game for the big man Jonas Valanciunas as he had 25 points and 14 rebounds. Brandon Ingram also had a double-double- 24 points and ten rebounds. The Pels are at San Antonio tomorrow night.

Saints center Erik McCoy was named a Pro Bowler as he’ll replace injured Lions center Frank Ragnow. He’ll join teammates Demario Davis and Rasheed Shaheed at the Pro Bowl in Orlando.

The Saints reportedly interviewed former Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy to be New Orleans next O-C. The Saints might wait until after the Super Bowl to talk with 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak.

Two former LSU Tigers are trying to impress NFL scouts at the Senior Bowl, center Charles Turner and defensive tackle Justin Jefferson. They’ll play in a game on Saturday at noon in Mobile, Alabama.

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The Ragin Cajuns won their sixth straight last night as they knocked off ULM 80-72. The victory for U-L Lafayette snapped the Warhawks three-game winning streak. The Cajuns had four players in double figures as Joe Charles and Kobe Julien each had 19 points. ULM was led by Tyreese Watson who had 21 points.

Louisiana Tech goes after its sixth straight win tonight at F-I-U. Bulldogs Coach Talvin Hester says even though the game will be played in south Florida, this will not be a vacation for his squad…
cut 17 (11) “….for business”
FIU has lost three straight and they are 2-and-4 in Conference USA, 7-and-14 overall. Tech is 5-and-1 in league play and tied with Sam Houston for first place. Tip off is at 6 o’ clock in Miami.