Zion Williamson had a career-high 31 points last night as the Pelicans beat Portland 138-to-117 for their third victory over the Trail Blazers this season. The number one overall pick was 11 of 14 from the free-throw line and also grabbed nine rebounds and five assists. It took nine games in his NBA career for Williamson to finally score 30-plus points in a game…
cut 30 (12) “….outside the box”
New Orleans has won three in a row and they’ll host Oklahoma City on Thursday.

LSU basketball trailed by 12 points late in the first half but scored 45 points in the second half to beat Missouri 82-78. All five starters scored in double figures led by Skylar Mays who had 23 points. LSU is at Alabama Saturday.

LSU and Florida State have agreed to kick-off the seasons in 2022 and 2023 playing against each other in games that will take place in New Orleans and Orlando. The Superdome will host the first match-up on Sunday, September 4th, 2022. The contract says the two schools will receive five-point-one million dollars if they sell their full allotment of 30-thousand tickets.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron told a Baton Rouge radio station that he anticipates new passing game coordinator Scott Linehan and offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger will be a great combination with the former NFL coach helping with third-down and red zone game planning.

In college basketball tonight, Northwestern State seeks its third straight win as they host Incarnate Word to a start a three-game homestand. Nicholls looks to stay in second place in the Southland as the Colonels host Lamar.

Also tonight, Southeastern hosts Sam Houston, UNO is at Central Arkansas and Tulane hosts Temple.