The Pelicans will play their final game before the All Star break tonight when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. It should be an emotional game as both franchises are grieving for Monty Williams, who lost his wife from injuries sustained in a car accident. The Pelicans beat Utah last night, but several players and head coach Alvin Gentry were emotional with reporters afterwards as they talked about the sadness they felt for Williams and his family. Monty was the head coach for the Pelicans from 2010 to 2015. Williams is currently an assistant with the Thunder.

In Ruston…Louisiana Tech looks to get back on the winning track tonight as they host Middle Tennessee in a game that will be shown on the American Sports Network. The Bulldogs are 6-4 in Conference USA, tied for fourth place in the league, while the Blue Raiders are in second place.

Also tonight….McNeese State hosts UNO. The Cowboys are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

The Ragin Cajuns put their eight game winning streak on the line tonight when they host Arkansas State at the Cajundome. At one point this season, UL Lafayette was 5-8, now they are 13-8. Coach Bob Marlin on the difference between then and now…
cut 18 (13) “…more confidence”
The Cajuns are 9-3 in league play, two games behind Sun Belt leader Arkansas-Little Rock.

The Trojans are at ULM tonight. The Warhawks are undefeated at home this season and fans are encouraged to wear white as they’ll be having a “White Out” inside the Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

LSU got 20 points from Ben Simmons last night but it wasn’t enough as they lost to South Carolina 94-83. The Tigers gave up 55 points in the 2nd half.