Louisiana Tech finally returns to the field tonight to face North Texas. It’s the Bulldogs first game in 33 days after four of their games were either postponed or cancelled because of COVID-19 related issues in November. Coach Skip Holtz admits this is like playing a season opener again…
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The Bulldogs are 4-and-3, while North Texas is three and four. U-N-T also had a stretch this year where they didn’t play a game for 35 days.

For the second time in three weeks, the Saints will play the Falcons, this time in Atlanta this Sunday . New Orleans won the first meeting 24-9. Starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins and rookie receiver Marquez Callaway did not practice yesterday because of injuries.

After playing in 24 games last season as a rookie, Zion Williamson is looking to be more comfortable in his second season. Williamson says he enters year two feeling great both mentally and physically…
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Williamson says he doesn’t want any minute or playing restrictions. He’s also expected to play more small forward this season, so staying in shape will be critical for Zion.

In college basketball, last night, a good game in New Orleans as the Ragin Cajuns edged UNO 66-63 for their seventh straight win over the Privateers. Mylik Wilson scored a game-high 21 points.

Southeastern Louisiana won at the buzzer last night as they rallied to beat California Baptist 81-80. Sophomore Isaiah Kirby banked in the game-winner with less than a second left.

Dru Kuxhausen scored 28 points as McNeese crushed Dallas Christian 140-37.