Big victory for the LSU men’s basketball team last night as they defeated ninth ranked Kentucky 85-67. Junior guard Tim Quarterman led the way as he scored 21 points, had 10 rebounds and seven assists…
cut 28 (11) “…team defense”
Craig Victor had 15 points and 12 rebounds and freshman sensation Ben Simmons had 14 points and 10 boards. Simmons watched much of the first half, because of foul trouble, but the Tigers still had a 10 point lead at halftime. Coach Johnny Jones credits Simmons supporting cast…
cut 29 (10) “….staying the course”
The Tigers are 2-0 in the SEC and they’ll face Florida in Gainesville this Saturday.

Saints Coach Sean Payton addresses the media this afteroon as reports swirl that other teams are interested in hiring him. Payton has two years left on his contract in New Orleans and the Black and Gold would have to be compensated by the team that hired him away from the Big Easy.

The Pelicans host the Dallas Mavericks tonight at the Smoothie King Center. Dallas should be a tired team. They needed two overtimes to beat the Sacramento Kings last night. The Pels haven’t played since Saturday when they beat the Mavericks in Dallas. Tip-off tonight is at 7 PM.