The LSU men’s basketball season came to an end last night with an 84-77 defeat to North Texas in the first round of the NIT. Second chance points were the difference, the Mean Green had 17 to LSU’s nine.

Grambling State will make its first appearance in the Big Dance tonight as the Tigers face Montana State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Tigers Coach Donte Jackson says he’s ready to introduce the rest of the country to Grambling basketball…
Cut 17 (17) “…in this tournament”
If Grambling wins, they’ll advance to play Purdue on Friday in Indianapolis.

The Pelicans won again last night as they defeated the Brooklyn Nets 104 to 91. Another strong game for Zion Williamson who had 28 points and seven boards.

LSU’s pitching staff rebounded last night from a rough weekend in Starkville. The 5th ranked Tigers held Louisiana Tech to five hits in an 11 to 1 run rule victory over the Bulldogs. Seven pitchers took the mound and only one gave up a run was the starter, Javen Coleman. Coach Jay Johnson liked what he saw from his pitchers…
cut 27 (19) “…good team”
Tommy White hit his fourth home run in as many games. Jared Jones and Hayden Travinski also went yard.

The Ragin Cajuns run ruled Southern 17 to 7, ULM ended a long homestand with an 11 to four loss to Central Arkansas.

Newly signed Saints defensive end Chase Young needs surgery on his neck. New Orleans knew about this before they signed him. Young is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.