LSU baseball had a tough loss on the road last night to Lamar, after getting out to a big lead. The Tigers fell to the persistent Cardinals 12-11. Lamar improves to 5-0 on the year, and it was the first loss of the season for LSU. The tigers erupted for eight runs on six hits in the second inning to take an 8-0 lead. But Lamar continued to rally to eventually lock the victory. LSU will play host to Sacramento State at 7 p.m. CT Friday in Game 1 of a three-game series in Alex Box Stadium.

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson has once again been ruled mentally competent to handle his affairs, after a Louisiana appeals court upheld a civil judge’s ruling. Benson removed his heirs from ownership positions of the NFL and NBA clubs, naming his wife the primary successor. They argued their father wasn’t competent to make call, but the judges disagreed. Benson released a statement that said he hopes one day soon all of his estranged heirs ungratefulness will end.

In college hoops, Tulane falls to East Carolina in New Orleans last night 79-73. In Hammond, Southeastern picked up the win over UNO, 93-81. JaMichael Hawkins hit six 3 pointers and scored 29 points to lead the Lions. Today ULM travels to face South Alabama. UL-Lafayette is at Troy. and Louisiana Tech hosts North Texas.

Back to college baseball, Tulane shutout Alabama A&M last night 7-0. In Ruston, Louisiana Tech got the in-state rivalry win over UL-Lafayette 6-2. Southeastern had no problem against Alcorn State, picking up the 15-3 victory. UNO drops to Southern Miss 7-4. Nicholls State was clobbered by Alabama, 13-1. Northwestern State fell to Sacramento State 4-2. Southern baseball’s home opener against Jackson State was called off due to a wet outfield.

The Saints have reportedly cut cornerback Brandon Browner. He’d hinted on social media on February 5th that he’d be saying goodbye to New Orleans, and now it seems like the Saints will make the official announcement next week.

In the NBA, The Pelicans host the Kevin Durrant and the OKlahoma City Thunder. Tipoff is 7pm.