The Pelicans are looking for their fifth straight win tonight as they visit the Chicago Bulls. A win for New Orleans also gets them back to the .500 mark with a 12-and-12 record. Seven players scored in double figures last night as the Pels defeated the Houston Rockets 130 to 101.

The LSU men’s basketball team is at Mississippi State tonight. The Tigers are second in the SEC in scoring, averaging 82 points per game, but Coach Will Wade says some of his players need to impact the game in other ways besides scoring…
cut 30 (13) “…other guys”
The Tigers have lost four of their last five and so have the Bulldogs. Tip-off is at 8 PM.

Also tonight, Nicholls visits Lamar, Northwestern State is at U-I-W and Southeastern Louisiana visits Sam Houston.

Clemson linebacker Mike Jones Junior has announced he’s transferring to LSU. Coach Ed Orgeron had previously said he hoped to find a linebacker or two in the transfer portal. Jones entered the transfer portal on January 25th after starting seven games for Clemson last season and recording 30 tackles, four tackles for a loss, four pass breakups and two interceptions. He will be eligible to play in the fall.

So LSU can sign just one more player this year. The Tigers 2021 recruiting class ranks third in the country after four-star Walker High receiver Brian Thomas Junior signed with the Bayou Bengals yesterday. The addition of Thomas gives them ten receivers on their roster.

The defending champs in the SWAC, Alcorn State, has decided not to play football this spring due to concerns and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Alcorn was scheduled to play at Southern on March 27th, while Grambling did not have the Braves on their schedule this spring.

The LSU basketball team will take on Mississippi State on the road tonight at 8 p.m. The Tigers have struggled lately, losing four of their last five games. March is right around the corner and the team is trying to build its NCAA Tournament resume. Coach Will Wade says every game from here on out is important.

Cut 16 (14) “win some games”

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Houston Rockets last night by a score of 130-101 to get a fourth straight win.  Guard Josh Hart came off the bench and poured in 20 points and grabbed an impressive 17 rebounds.  Forward Brandon Ingram led all Pels players with 22 points, Zion Williamson added 20 points of his own.  The team improved to 10-12 and will be on the road to take on the Chicago Bulls tonight at 8 p.m.

The LSU football team added a big-time player to the 2021 recruiting class as four-star receiver Brian Thomas Jr chose the Tigers over Alabama and Texas A&M.  Thomas joins a recruiting class filled with talented receivers as he teams up with Deion Smith, Chris Hilton, Jack Bech, and Malik Nabers.  With Thomas on board, LSU now has 23 signees in the 2021 class.

When Southern and Grambling kickoff the spring football season, they will be without a familiar opponent as defending SWAC champion Alcorn State has decided not to participate in the football season.  Southern will open the season against Alabama State on the road and Grambling will host Prairie View A&M.

658 days ago was the last time Louisiana Tech’s baseball team played a game on campus.  After almost 22 months, the team was able to practice at the new J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park yesterday.  The day began with optional batting practice at 1 p.m. before wrapping things up with an intra-squad scrimmage.  The Bulldogs will break in their new ballpark when they host Southern on February 26^th for a three-game series.

The Pelicans won their fourth straight last night as they blasted the Houston Rockets 130 to 101. Brandon Ingram had 22 points, Zion Williamson had 20 points and career-high seven assists. And New Orleans got a big boost from Josh Hart, who scored 20 points and had a career-high 17 rebounds. Hart on what he’s seeing on the court during the four-game winning streak…
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Thanks to Hart’s performance, New Orleans got 57 bench points. Tonight, the Pels are in Chicago for a 7 PM tip-off against the Bulls.

Four-star Walker Hgh receiver Brian Thomas Junior has signed at LSU ending a big recruiting battle that also involved Alabama and Texas A-and-M. The Tigers 2021 class is now ranked third in the nation according to 24-7 sports.

Sports Illustrated is reporting that Jeff Norrid will be the Ragin Cajuns new offensive line coach, replacing Rob Sale, who is the new o-line coach for the New York Giants. Norrid has coached at F-A-U since 2018 and he’s also coached at Arkansas, Alabama, and Auburn.

Nicholls is ranked eighth in the Athlon Sports FCS preseason Top 25 poll. Southeastern Louisiana is 11th. McNeese’s season opener against Tarelton State on Saturday night will be televised by Fox Sports Southwest Plus. Alcorn State has decided to opt-out of the spring season.

LSU basketball is at Mississippi State tonight. Forward Darius Days might return despite a sprained ankle, but reserve big man Shareef O’ Neal might not play because of a nagging foot injury…
cut 18 (10) “…how he is”
Tip-off is at 8 PM.

LSU added to its 2021 recruiting class today as four-star wide receiver Brian Thomas Junior of Walker High School announced he’s signing with the Tigers. 24-7 sports ranks Thomas as the ninth-best wide receiver in the class of 2021 and his addition moves the Bayou Bengals to number three in the rankings for best-recruiting classes of 2021. Alabama and Ohio State are one and two. Bama and Texas A-and-M were also after Thomas.

The Ragin Cajuns are losing their offensive coordinator and offensive line coach to the NFL as Rob Sale is reportedly leaving Lafayette to become the offensive line coach of the New York Giants. The former Neville and LSU star has been with U-L Lafayette for the last three seasons.

The Pelicans take a three-game winning streak into tonight’s home game against Houston. New Orleans is 10-and-12 on the season, while the Rockets are 11-and-12. Tip-off is at 6:30.

McNeese will play its first football game in 447 days when they take on Tarleton State in Stephenville, Texas on Saturday night. The Lake Charles school is still in recovery mode following Hurricane Laura. Coach Frank Wilson admits he didn’t know they would play in the spring after Laura produced three feet of water inside Cowboy Stadium…
cut 19 (25) “….with us”
The game will be televised by Fox Sports Southwest Plus at 6 PM on Saturday.

The SWAC has announced that Grambling’s game against Jackson State on March sixth will be televised on an ESPN channel.

The Pelicans have won three straight games and five of the last seven heading into tonight’s home game against Houston.  The team continues to be led offensively by forwards Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, both averaging over 20 points per game.  Coach Stan Van Gundy says Williamson has expanded his offensive game.

Cut 16 (15) “our offense”

The Grambling men’s basketball team grabbed a road victory over Alcorn State last night 67-62.  With the win, the Tigers are now 9-8 on the season and sit at third place in the SWAC with a 7-3 conference record.

The Southern Jaguars lost a close one yesterday to Jackson State 57-53.  The Jags struggled to score as only two players were in double figures.  Southern has a 4-8 record after the loss.

After two hurricanes and a coronavirus pandemic, the McNeese Cowboys will return to the football field this Saturday to kick-off their spring season by visiting Tarleton State in Stephenville, Texas.  Head Coach Frank Wilson says the team understands southwest Louisiana is excited to see the Pokes play…

Cut 18 (24) “right way”

The Southeastern men’s basketball team will be on the road to take on Sam Houston tomorrow at 6:30.  Sam Houston is tied for the Southland lead with an 8-1 conference record while the Lions sit at 4-4 in the conference.

The Pelicans have won three in a row heading into tonight’s match-up against the Houston Rockets. New Orleans is averaging 116 points a game in their last ten contests and Coach Stan Van Gundy likes the team’s efficiency on that end of the court. But he still wants to see a lot of improvement on defense…
cut 17 (12) “….together more”
New Orleans is 10-and-12 on the season, while Houston is 11-and-12. The tip-off is at 6:30.

Grambling won its fourth straight last night as the Tigers took down Alcorn State 67-62. Grambling is now 7-and-3 in SWAC play. Southern fell to 4-and-4 after losing to Jackson State 57-53.

LSU will visit Mississippi State tomorrow night. The Tigers are 6-and-4 in league place, while the Bulldogs are 5-and-6.

One of the state’s top wide receivers will sign his national letter of intent today at one o’clock. Walker High wide receiver Brian Thomas has been weighing offers from LSU, Alabama, and Texas A-and-M. Thomas is six-foot-four, 185 pounds, rated as the 13th best wide receiver in the nation.

There will be a college football game this Saturday as McNeese kicks-off its spring season with a road game at Tarleton State, who plays in the Western Athletic Conference. Cowboys Coach Frank Wilson says the Texans were 11-and-1 in 2019 but lost a lot of starters from that team…
cut 20 (17) “….as well”
Cody Orgeron, the son of LSU Coach Ed Orgeron, is set to start at quarterback for the Cowboys.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in route to a 31-9 victory to win Super Bowl 55.  A trio of former LSU Tigers are now world champions with Devin White, Leonard Fournette, and Kevin Minter all getting the victory last night.  Devin White had 12 total tackles on the night and reeled in an interception late in the fourth quarter to seal the win for the Bucs.  White breaks down his big play.

Cut 4 (10) “(chuckles)”

Louisiana Tech’s Kenneth Lofton Jr. earned his third straight Conference USA Freshman of the Week honor.  The forward became the seventh player in conference history to be awarded this honor for three consecutive weeks.  It also brought his season total to six, the most by a freshman since Tech joined the conference in 2013.  Lofton helped the Bulldogs split their two-game series against North Texas.  In the two games, he averaged 11.5 points and 12 rebounds.  Tech’s next game will be a two-game series against West Division leader UAB.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles announced that a 2019 LSU National Championship specialty license plate is available for purchase.  For fans looking to purchase the plate, it will cost around 100 dollars and OMV spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux says the easiest way is to buy it online.

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The plate can also be purchased at the OMV specialized vehicle unit and select OMV field offices.

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday 118-109, which gives the Pelicans their third straight win.  The Pels were once again led by its impressive frontcourt as forward Brandon Ingram had a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds while Zion Williamson poured in a team-high 29 points.  New Orleans now sits at 10-12 after the win.

The team’s next game is scheduled for tomorrow when they host the Houston Rockets at 6:30.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 to win Super Bowl 55.  A Trio of former LSU Tigers are now world champions with Devin White, Leonard Fournette, and Kevin Minter all getting the victory last night.  Linebacker Devin White says this is the first major championship he’s won during his football career.

Cut 3 (12) “best in the world”

White had 12 tackles and an interception in the game.

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday 118-109, which gives the Pelicans their third straight win.  The Pels were once again led by its impressive frontcourt as forward Brandon Ingram had a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds while Zion Williamson poured in a team-high 29 points.  New Orleans now sits at 10-12 after the win.

The team’s next game is scheduled for tomorrow when they host the Houston Rockets at 6:30.

Grambling took down Southern 72-69 on the hardwood on Saturday.  The Tigers were led by Tra’Michael Moton and Sarion McGee who had 22 and 21 points respectively. Grambling will now be on the road as they take on Alcorn State tonight at 7:30.

The struggles continue for the ULM men’s basketball team after a loss to UT-Arlington 64-29, making that the team’s 12^th straight loss.  The team is scheduled to play the Ragin Cajuns on Thursday.

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team split their two-game series with North Texas.  The Bulldogs won the first game 68-63, but lost to North Texas on Saturday 57-55.  Tech is set to play UAB in a two-game series at home later in the week.

The Ragin Cajuns fell to Arkansas State on Saturday 83-77 as the team lost both games to the Red Wolves this past weekend.

The Tulane men’s basketball team lost to the Cincinnati Bearcats 64-61 yesterday.  The Green Wave’s next game will be on the road as they take on Tulsa.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl champs after a dominating 31-9 victory over Kansas City. Tom Brady winning a seventh Super Bowl ring gets most of the headlines, but the Bucs defense keeping Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs out of the end zone is also a major story. Former LSU star Devin White had a game-high 12 tackles, plus an interception. White says they wanted to blow them out….
cut 29 (17) “….strapped up man”
New Orleans native Leonard Fournette also had a big game with 89 yards rushing and a touchdown. Kansas City was penalized eleven times and the refs threw two flags against ex-LSU star Tryann Mathieu.

Two Louisiana legends are entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame. New Orleans native Peyton Manning is elected into the Hall in his first year on the ballot, while former LSU lineman Alan Faneca gets in after coming up short five times. Faneca made nine Pro Bowls and six All-Pro teams in 13 NFL seasons after he was drafted in the first round by the Steelers in 1998.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has renegotiated his contract in another sign that a retirement announcement is looming. Brees is now set to make the veteran league minimum in 2021 a move that would save the Saints about 11-million dollars against the salary cap.

And the Saints are reportedly facing another penalty from the NFL for not following COVID-19 protocols. The league is looking into how Alvin Kamara got COVID. He reportedly got it from an interaction at the Saints facility with a person not employed by the team, who ended up testing positive for the virus as well.

LSU’s basketball game against Florida tomorrow has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases with the Gators program. A make-up date has not been determined at this time so the Tigers next scheduled game is Wednesday when they host Mississippi State.

Tonight, Louisiana Tech begins a two-game series against defending Conference USA regular-season champion North Texas at the Super Pit. U-N-T has won four in a row and has not lost at home this season. While North Texas is a good opponent, Tech Coach Eric Konkol says his team will treat it like any other matchup….
cut 20 (11) “…of us”

Also tonight, the Ragin Cajuns face Sun Belt West rival Arkansas State in Jonesboro. ULM is at UT-Arlington and the Pelicans visit the Indiana Pacers. New Orleans looks to snap a three-game losing streak. Tip time is at six.

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette will suit up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday in Super Bowl LV. The New Orleans native says he never thought he’d make it this far when he was sleeping on a bridge after Hurricane Katrina.
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Two guys who grew up just 15 minutes from each other in Webster Parish will play big roles for their respective defenses Sunday, Buccaneers linebacker Devin White and Chiefs defensive back L’Jarius Sneed. Sneed says he’s heard the folks back home are brimming with pride…
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