Without Anthony Davis the Pelicans rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat Sacramento 114-106. DeMarcus Cousins had 41 points and 23 rebounds in his first trip back to Sac Town since he was traded to New Orleans last season. Cousins hit a go-ahead three pointer with 2.21 left to play. Recently signed Jameer Nelson had 18 points and four three-pointers. The Pels host the Cavaliers tomorrow night for LeBron James’ only visit to the Big Easy.

On Sunday, the Saints host the Chicago Bears. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees needs 12 completitions to have six-thousand for his career. Only Brett Favre and Peyton Manning have done that. Saints wide receiver Willie Snead has practicied fully this week after missing last Sunday’s win, because of a hamstring injury.

It’s homecoming for Grambling State on Saturday. The Tigers have won six in a row heading into this matchup with Texas Southern, who has yet to win a game. The

Southeastern Louisiana hosts one of the top teams on the FCS level this Saturday in Strawberry Stadium. The Bearkcats are ranked fifth in the coaches poll and are averaging 45 points a game. They are led by UAB transfer Jeremiah Briscoe, who has threw for over 25-hundred yards and 22 touchdowns. Lions Coach Ron Roberts explains why special teams will be a key in this contest….
cut 17 (14) “….with dynamite”
Kick-off is at 7 PM and ESPN three will broadcast the contest.

Tonight, Tulane visits 24th ranked Memphis. The Green Wave have lost 51 straight games against AP ranked opponents which is the longest active streak. Tulane is also looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Kick-off from Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium is at 7 PM on the CBS Sports Television Network.