Arizona transfer Craig Victor saw his first action of the season last night and helped the LSU men’s basketball team beat Gardner-Webb 78-57 in the PMAC. Victor had 10 points and five rebounds. Freshman Ben Simmons had a double-double 11 points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers improved to 5-4.

Anthony Davis had a double-double last night as the Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 104-94. Ryan Anderson led the Pelicans with 24 points as they outscored the Jazz 23-10 during a stetch in the fourth quarter. New Orleans is now 7-18 on the year and will visit Phoenix on Friday.

24-7 sports no longer has LSU with the top 2016 football recruiting class in the country. That’s because of the top linebackers in the country has de-committed from LSU. John Ehret’s Michael Divinity says he’ll decide early next year whether to sign with LSU or Texas A-and-M.

Court filings reveal LSU made alterations to a contract after it was signed by former LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis. Chavis is suing the school for defamation and claims he does not owe the university any money for leaving for Texas A-and-M. The judge overseeing the case has also asked Chavis to turn over phone records, which could help determine if the coach was working for A-and-M prior to the time he was announced as an Aggies assistant coach.

The Saints are getting ready to play the Detroit Lions on Monday night. New Orleans is 5-8, a big reason for the losing record is penalties. The Black and Gold have been flagged 128 times, the third highest in the NFL.

Three Saints players did not practice today. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead and Jairus Byrd, because of issues with one of their knees. Byrd hasn’t missed a practice in over two months. Marques Colston received a veteran’s day off as his absence was not injury related.

And Kentwood High quarterback Shyheim Carter has been named the Class One-A offensive player of the year by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.