NBA fans dropped their jaw in shock at the news that Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis picked up a franchise record 59 points and 20 rebounds to lift New Orleans to a 111-106 win on Sunday. The 22-year-old told reporters after the game that he’s just taking it one day at a time and as he gains experience, his only focus is getting the W….:
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The LSU men’s basketball team lessened their chances of being invited to the Big Dance following a bad loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Volunteers easily defeated the Tigers 81-65. It’s the worst loss of the season for LSU. The big issue for the team is that they will likely have to win the rest of its games, including all of their contests in the SEC Tournament in order to get in the NCAA Tourney.

After showing not much power in its first two games of the season, the Tigers brought out the big sticks in the series finale against the University of Cincinnati. LSU hit four home runs, including a grand slam by Bryce Adams, to beat the Bearcats 12-4. Chris Blair had the call on the LSU Sports Radio network…:
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LSU’s next game is Wednesday on the road against Lamar.

Elsewhere in the state, McNeese defeated Southern Illinois 8-4. Grambling fell to Prairie View 4-3. Norhwester State beat Alabama State 8-4. UL-Lafayette had an easy time over Sam Houston State, 13-3. ULM picked up the win over Southeastern, 6-5 in 10 innings. Louisiana Tech fell to UNO 9-6. Nicholls defeated MVSU, 13-3.

More college hoops: Southeastern fell to Abilene Christian 91-80 Sunday. Today Nicholls is at Northwestern State. McNeese hosts Central Arkansas.