Anthony Davis’ double-double lifted the Pelicans to a 120-114 win over the Phoenix Suns last night. Davis scored 26 points and pulled down 17 rebounds in the win. Eric Gordon added 23 as a total of five Pelican players scored in double figures. The Pels have now won three in a row. The Pelicans west coast road trip continues Friday in Los Angeles where they’ll take on the Clippers.

The Saints have returned to practice as they get ready for the stretch run of their season, which gets underway Sunday against Houston. Linebackers Hau’oli Kikaha and Ramon Humber have returned to practice on a limited basis. Running back Mark Ingram was also limited with a shoulder injury, while linebackers David Hawthorne and Dannell Ellerbe and cornerbacks Keenan Lewis and Damian Swann all missed practiced.

And former LSU Tiger Matt Flynn, who is now a backup quarterback with the Saints, told reporters that it would be a mistake if LSU let Les Miles go.

In college basketball action last night, Craig McFerrin’s layup with 10 seconds remaining lifted McNeese State to their first win of the season, 80-79 win over Dillard. Freshman guard Jarren Greenwood led the Cowboys with 16 points. Blue Devils’ forward Demetric Austin led all scorers with 23. McNeese hits the road to face Texas State Saturday.

Northwestern State also picked up their first win of the season, holding off Louisiana College 86-80. Freshman Ishmael Lane led the way for the Demons pouring in 25 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. NSU will take on Auburn Friday night.

Christavious Gill and Nate Frye each scored 13 as UNO defeated Bradley 64-51. The win moves the Privateers to 2-2 on the season.

In Albuquerque, Nicholls State came up short against New Mexico, 75-63. Ja’Dante’ Frye led the Colonels with 22 points.

UL-Lafayette rolled over Loyola-New Orleans 106-62. Shawn Long led the way with 25 as five Ragin Cajuns scored in double figures.

Grambling State fell to Texas-Arlington 73-40.