The Pelican’s seven game homestand came to a disappointing close last night with a 110-95 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have won 10 of their last 12, with two of those wins coming against New Orleans. Anthony Davis and Norris Cole led all scorers with 23. Although the Pels fall to 18-29 on the season, they were 5-2 during this homestand and have won seven of their last 10. The Pelicans will return to the road tomorrow night to take on the San Antonio Spurs.

Last night in the SWAC, Mississippi Valley State topped Grambling 72-59. The Delta Devils’ Marcus Romain led all scorers with 25 off the bench. The Tigers were led by reserve Nigel Ribeiro who pumped in 14 in the losing effort. Ervin Mitchell and Deonte Hearns each scored 11 as Grambling drops to 6-15 overall and 3-6 in the SWAC. Big game for the Tigers Saturday afternoon as they welcome Southern to the Hobdy Assembly Center.

In the Southland Conference, Christavious Gill’s 17 points led UNO to a 74-53 win over Nicholls State. KC Caudill came off the bench to lead the Colonels with 11. The Privateers were able to hold Nicholls to less than 35-percent shooting from the field. UNO’s on a three game winning streak and will take on Central Arkansas Saturday. Nicholls have now lost seven in a row and will host McNeese State Saturday.

Southeastern Louisiana edged McNeese State 82-80. Joshua Filmore’s three pointer with nine seconds remaining put the Lions up for good. The Cowboy’s Jarren Greenwood’s career high 28 points led all scorers in the contest. Southeastern Louisiana hopes to keep the winning ways going Saturday when they play Abilene Christian Saturday.

Tonight, the LSU Tigers travel to face the Auburn Tigers in an SEC match-up. The Tigers are 13-8 on the season, while Auburn has a losing record. According ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, as it stands today, LSU would be a 10-seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Elsewhere, Central Arkansas is on the road to take on Northwestern State and UL-Lafayette hosts ULM.