Former LSU star Kevin Faulk is returning to Baton Rouge where he’ll be the Director of Player Development for the Tigers. Faulk is LSU’s all-time leading rusher and then went on to win three Super Bowl Championships with the New England Patriots. Faulk has been through a lot and he’ll serve as a mentor for the Tiger players…
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Faulk is 41-years-old and he was recently inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

The Cajuns men’s basketball team is 17-3 overall and they are the only team in the Sun Belt with an undefeated league record heading into tonight’s home game against South Alabama. In the last five games, UL Lafayette has held its opponents to 65 points or less. Coach Bob Marlin says that’s been a big key to their success…
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Tip-off is at 7:15.

The Pelicans moved within a game of fifth-place Oklahoma City in the Western Conference standings as New Orleans defeated Charlotte 101-96 last night. Jrue Holiday had 19 points, including two big baskets with less than 2:30 minutes left. Anthony Davis also had 19 points, while DeMarcus Cousins had 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Pels begin a three-game homestand on Friday against Houston.

Nicholls State is all alone in first place in the Southland standings after beating Lamar 79-74. Senior guard Tevon Saddler led the way with 22 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.

Southeastern Louisiana entered the night tied for first place in the league, but the Colonels fell to Sam Houston State 75-65. The Lions have lost seven straight to Sam Houston.

Also last night, UNO defeated Northwestern State 73-67. The Privateers are 7-2 in the Southland, while the Demons are now 0-8.