Over 15,000 fans packed the P-Mac last night to watch the third-ranked Lady Tigers remain undefeated last night. The LSU women’s basketball team defeated Tennessee 76-68 in front of the largest recorded crowd at the P-MAC since the 2005 renovation. Coach Kim Mulkey said the atmosphere was electric.

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The Lady Tigers improve to 21-0 on the season. They’ll host Georgia Thursday.

The Pelicans will visit the Nuggets tonight. Denver leads the Western Conference while the Pelicans are the coldest team in the NBA. They’ve gone 3-13 since early January and lost their last 8 straight even after the return of forward Brandon Ingram. New Orleans sits at 8^th in the west after being first earlier this season and will look to get back on track tonight. Ingram and CJ McCollum will make their return tonight while rookie guard Dyson Daniels remains out. Tip-off is at 9:00.

The top-ranked LSU baseball team has started full-squad practices. With one of the most loaded rosters in the nation, expectations are high for the tigers this year. LSU had the top-ranked recruiting and transfer classes in the country this offseason, and one of the big additions is third baseman Tommy White. White hit 27 home runs last season with NC State and says LSU could have a high-powered offense this year…

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Pelicans sophomores Trey Murphy and Jose Alvarado were named 2023 Jordan Rising Stars for NBA All-Star weekend. A pool of 28 rookies, sophomores, and G-League players is selected to participate in a three-game mini-tournament. Murphy, who was drafted 17^th overall last year, was also invited to participate in the NBA Dunk Contest. Murphy is one of the best young shooters in the league, shooting almost 40% from deep, but has emerged as one of the NBA’s most electric dunkers this season. Zion Williamson was also named an All-Star Starter this year but may not be able to participate due to injury.

Over 15-thousand fans packed into the Pete Maravich Assembly Center last night to watch the third ranked LSU women’s basketball team stay undefeated on the year by beating Tennessee 76-68. Alexis Morris scored a career-high 31 points, while Angel Reese had her 21st consecutive double-double, 18 points and 17 rebounds.

Coach Kim Mulkey was pleased with the win and amazed by the crowd…
cut 15 (15) “…in college”
The Lady Tigers are back home again Thursday to take on Georgia.

The Pelicans are in Denver tonight looking to snap an eight-game losing streak. Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum are set to return to the floor after missing Sunday’s loss at Milwaukee. Tip off is at 9:00 central time.

Four LSU Tigers have been named to the Baseball America’s preseason All-Americans teams. Center fielder Dylan Crews and right-hander and utility player Paul Skenes are first-team selections. First baseman Tre Morgan and third baseman Tommy White are second team selections.

The expectation is that LSU will win its first national championship since 2009. Center fielder Dylan Crews says what others are expecting from this team is not added pressure…
cut 19 (18) “…for sure”
The Tigers open the season on February 17th at home against Western Michigan.

Senior Bowl practices are underway in Mobile, Alabama. Defensive back Jay Ward and defensive lineman Ali Gaye are the players from LSU.

In front of 15-thousand fans wearing white t-shirts the third ranked LSU women’s basketball team topped the once mighty Tennessee Volunteers 76-68 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center last night. The 15-thousand fans is the largest for the arena since it was reconfigured in 2005. Alexis Morris had a career-high 31 points and Angel Reese had her 21st straight double-double, 18 points and 17 rebounds. Reese says she’s never played in an atmosphere like that…
cut 22 (22) “…support me”
LSU is 21-and-0 and will host Georgia on Thursday night.

LSU has started its first official collective called Bayou Traditions, which will open more opportunities for athletes to get paid through name, image, and likeness deals. Bayou Traditions President Brent Cunningham says fans can receive certain perks for supporting the collective financially and they can make direct payments to a specific sport…
Cut 25 (10) “…their program”
For more information go to “BayouTraditionsCollective.com

John Hartwell was introduced as ULM’s new athletic director yesterday. Hartwell takes over an athletic budget that’s one of the smallest among F-B-S playing schools, but he doesn’t want the coaches to use that as an excuse…
cut 29 (15) “…great things here”
Hartwell was previously an athletics director at Utah State and Troy.

Tonight’s game between the fourth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team and Tennessee is a sell-out as the Lady Tigers look to improve to 21-0 overall, 9-0 in the SEC. The Lady Vols are also undefeated in conference play. LSU’s Angel Reese says they enter tonight’s game with the right mindset
Cut 14 (10) “…to win”
Tip off is at 6 PM.

Former Utah State and Troy athletic director John Hartwell will be introduced as the new A-D at U-L-M this afternoon. ULM Director of Student-Athlete Success Carmen Wright says Hartwell’s comprehensive experience with similar schools is ideal for the Warhawks…
cut 5 (13) “…focused”
Hartwell also served in athletic administration at Ole Miss.

No repeat trip to the Super Bowl for former LSU Tigers Joe Burrow and J’Marr Chase as the Chiefs defeated the Bengals 23 to 20 last night in Kansas City. Burrow threw for 270 yards and a touchdown. But he was also intercepted twice and sacked five times. Joey B expects to be in the hunt again next year…
Cut 17 (19) “…come back stronger”
Kansas City will play Philadelphia in Super Bowl 57. Former Louisiana Tech star and Zachary native Boston Scott scored a touchdown in the Eagles 31-7 win over the 49ers in yesterday’s NFC Championship game.

Former Saints coach Sean Payton says we should know a lot more this week on whether he’ll return to coaching. The Texans, Cardinals and the Broncos are the three teams that have expressed interest in Payton.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs held off Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals in an epic AFC Championship game last night. K-C kicked a field goal in the final seconds to win 23-20 to advance to the Super Bowl for the third time in four years. Burrow gives the Chiefs credit…
Cut 16 (09) “…down too”
Burrow threw for 270 yards and a touchdown. But he was also intercepted twice and sacked five times.

The Chiefs will face the Eagles in Super Bowl 57 in Glendale, Arizona. Philadelphia beat San Francisco 31-7 as former Louisiana Tech star and Zachary native Boston Scott scored a touchdown for the Eagles.

Former Saints coach Sean Payton says we should know a lot more this week on whether he’ll return to coaching. Denver, Indianapolis, Arizona and Houston are still looking for coaches.

The Pelicans losing streak is up to eight eight games after losing to Milwaukee 135 to 110 last night. New Orleans played without C-J McCollum and Brandon Ingram. The Pels have dropped to eighth place in the Western Conference and they’ll visit Denver on Tuesday. The Nuggets have the best record in the West.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team’s win streak is up to eight games after beating Georgia Southern 94-87. U-L Lafayette is tied for first place in the Sun Belt with Southern Miss. The Cajuns host Texas State on Thursday.

Tonight’s game between the fourth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team and Tennessee is a sell-out as the Lady Tigers look to improve to 21-0 overall, 9-0 in the SEC. The Lady Vols are also undefeated in conference play. LSU’s Angel Reese says they enter tonight’s game with the right mindset
Cut 14 (10) “…to win”
Tip off is at 6 PM.

The Pelicans and Tigers look to break long losing streaks on the hardwood today, while the Ragin Cajuns look to keep their winning streak going. The Pels host the Wizards tonight as New Orleans has lost six in a row. Washington brings a 22-26 record into the Smoothie King Center.

LSU men’s basketball has lost seven in a row as they host Texas Tech at 1 PM. Coach Matt McMahon….
cut 17 (12) “…game”

Tonight in the Cajundome, the Ragin Cajuns look to extend their winning streak to eight games as they host Georgia Southern, who is 5-and-4 in the Sun Belt. U-L Lafayette is tied for first in the conference with Southern Miss.

ULM is one game back and the Warhawks wrap up a four-game road trip by visiting James Madison. Tip off is at 4 PM.

La Tech is at UTSA, who is 1-and-10 in Conference USA.

Ryan Nielson who served as a co-defensive coordinator for the Saints has left the Black and Gold for divisional rival the Atlanta Falcons to be the Dirty Birds new defensive coordinator. Nielsen has been with the Saints for the last six seasons. He started as the team’s defensive line coach in 2017.

LSU Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals visit the Chiefs in the AFC Championship tomorrow. The two teams met earlier this year in a 27-24 Cincinnati win. Burrow says the team needs to be prepared to face a familiar opponent…
Cut 15 (17) “…for anything.”
Burrow threw for almost 300 yards and 2 touchdowns in the regular season matchup and the Bengals beat the Chiefs in last year’s AFC Title game.

The LHSAA Convention ended in Baton Rouge today with a decision by high school principals to hold another meeting in June to discuss the definititon of select and non -select schools. The playoff formats for basketball, baseball and softball will go on as planned, which means for basketball there will be five divisions for select schools and five for non-select schools.

The Pelicans Zion Williamson has been named a starter in the NBA All-Star game even though he has not played since January second because of a right hamstring injury. Williamson is expected to be evaluated again on February 7th, 12 days before the All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. The Pels will try to snap a six-game losing streak tomorrow against Washington.

LSU men’s basketball will try to snap a seven game losing streak tomorrow when they host Texas Tech, while the Ragin Cajuns go after their eighth straight win as they host Georgia Southern at 7 PM in the Cajundome.

Sunday is championship Sunday in the NFL as the Eagles face the 49ers in the NFC Championship and then the Bengals battle the Chiefs in a rematch of last year’s AFC Title game. Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow believes they are a better team this year and they are well coached…
cut 17 (19) “…run the ball well”
The Chiefs earned the number one seed in the AFC this year with a 14-3 record. Former LA Tech defensive back L’Jarius Snead has been Kansas City’s number-one corner this year and one of the best in the AFC. He was with the team for last year’s loss to the Bengals and says he and his teammates are ready to avenge the missed opportunity…
Cut 18 (07) “…not fall short”
Kick off on Sunday is at 5:30.

The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team won their seventh straight last night as Greg Williams Junior scored a game-high 21 points in a 72-57 victory over Troy. U-L Lafayette is tied for first place in the Sun Belt with Southern Miss. ULM is one game back after beating Marshall 86-82 in double overtime. Jamari Blackmon had a big game with 35 points.

Scoring points has been a problem for the LSU Tigers. They only had 40 in a loss at Arkansas on Tuesday. First-year coach Matt McMahon knew their would be some growing pains…
cut 19 (18) “….the toughness”
The Tigers host Texas Tech tomorrow at 1 PM as part of the SEC-Big 12 challenge.

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals will try to reach the Super Bowl for the second year in a row as they visit the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Sunday. Kace Kieschnick has a preview…
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Pelicans Zion Williamson has been named a starter in the NBA All-Star game even though he has not played since January second because of a right hamstring injury. Williamson is expected to be evaluated again on February 7th, 12 days before the All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. The Pels will try to snap a six-game losing streak tomorrow against Washington.

LSU Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals visit the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Sunday. The two teams met earlier this year in a 27-24 Cincinnati win, but Burrow, a finalist for MVP, says he’s not going to underestimate the Chiefs…:
CUT 16 (21) “on that side”
Former LA Tech defensive back L’Jarius Snead has been Kansas City’s number-one corner this year and one of the best in the AFC. He says his teammates are ready to avenge the missed opportunity…:
Cut 18 (07) “not fall short”
Kickoff Sunday is 5:30.

Point Guard Justice Hill has rejoined the LSU men’s basketball team and is slated to play tomorrow in the Tigers home game versus Texas Tech. The Purple and Gold are coming off a 60-40 loss Tuesday to Arkansas– their 7th straight fall after opening conference play with a win. First-year coach Matt McMahon says he knew there would be struggles when rebuilding a program…:
Cut 19 (18) “…the toughness”
Tipoff tomorrow is 1pm.

In college hoops last night ULM had an exciting overtime victory over Marshall 86-82. McNeese fell to Incarnate Word 70-65. Nicholls fell to Texas A&M Corpus Christi 96-86. UNO fell to Southeastern 92-87. Louisiana Tech fell to UAB 65-59.

Louisiana Tech will visit UAB tonight. The Bulldogs are 11-9 at the halfway point on the season and both teams are 4-5 in a four-way tie for fifth in the Conference USA. LA Tech lost to UAB earlier this month in Ruston 81-74, giving up 21 rebounds in the meeting. Coach Talvin Hester says they can do better…

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Tip-off is at 8 p.m.

ULM has named John Hartwell as the new Director of Athletics. Hartwell served as A-D at Utah State and Troy University, and the hiring shows the rest of the Sun-Belt ULM is serious about competing. The hiring is subject to approval by the University Of Louisiana System Board of Directors at its next meeting.

Around the state in college hoops tonight:

ULM will visit Marshall

ULL hosts Troy

Nicholls visits Texas A&M Corpus-Christi

UNO and Southeastern face off at 7:30

And Northwestern State hosts Houston Christian

The Carolina Panthers announced they will be hiring former Colts Head Coach Frank Reich to fill their head coaching vacancy. Carolina had been one of the teams to interview former Saints coach Sean Payton, but ultimately the decision came down to Reich and interim head coach Steve Wilks. Reich, who was fired from the Colts in November of last year, was the starting quarterback for the first game in Panthers history and is now the franchise’s first ever offensive-minded head coach.

Brandon Ingram shook off some rust in the Pelican’s 111-102 loss to the Timberwolves last night. New Orleans led for much of the first half but were outscored by 18 points in the third. Ingram, who hasn’t played since November, went 4 of 18 from the floor on his way to a 13-point performance. Coach Willie Green said the poor performance is to be expected as B-I gets back into game shape and isn’t worried going forward. The Pels have now lost 11 of their last 14 games, and frustrations boiled over for Coach Green who was ejected for the first time in his coaching career with two technical fouls.