After a disappointing loss last night at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Pelicans have a tougher assignment tonight against a Mavericks team that’s 12-games over the .500 mark. Last night’s loss, puts the Pels four games back of Memphis for the final playoff spot in the West.

LSU basketball enters tonight’s game at Arkansas in a tie for second place with Auburn in the SEC standings. A couple of weeks ago, Coach Will Wade was not happy with his team, but he feels much better about them now
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Also tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts F-I-U. On Saturday the Bulldogs will host Charlotte. A Tech win tonight and they would clinch a first-round bye in next week’s Conference USA Tournament. Tip-off is at 6:30.

Former LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow is asking folks not to compare him to the future Hall of Famer Tom Brady. Burrow said in an ESPN interview that he does not want to be compared to the best player of all time and he would like if everyone lets him do his own thing. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah recently said that Burrow and Brady share similar mechanics.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron said today he’s expecting big things from Myles Brennan in 2020. Brennan goes into spring practice as the Tigers starter at quarterback. Orgeron also vowed he would work harder this year after last year’s dream season.

LSU baseball’s game against Grambling tonight has been rained out. The game has been rescheduled for April 13th. The Tigers snapped a two-game losing streak last night with a six to three win over Southeastern Louisiana.

La Tech’s game at Sam Houston State has also been rained out today. The Bulldogs scored six runs in the tenth inning to beat the Bearkats last night nine to three. Jorge Corona sparked the rally with a solo home run.