The LSU men’s basketball team looks for a much needed win tonight against Auburn. The Bayou Bengals lost to Auburn on a February fifth and another loss to Bruce Pearl’s team will not help their chances in getting into the NCAA Tournament.

Tonight on the baseball diamond, Ragin Cajuns Coach Tony Robichaux goes for career win number one-thousand as the UL Lafayette baseball team hosts McNeese State. Robichaux coached and played at McNeese, so you can expect the emotions will be riding high.

Weather has postponed the U-L-M-Southern Miss game today. Louisiana Tech’s match-up with ULM tomorrow has also been postponed, while the LSU-Southeastern Louisiana contest is still on for tomorrow night.

The brackets are out for the upcoming high school basketball playoffs. The top seeds from Class C, all the way to Class 5A are Atlanta, Florien, Madison Prep, Riverside Academy, University High in Baton Rouge, Salmen and Natchitoches Central, who won the Five-A title last year.

LSU cornerback Jalen Collins ran a 4.48 at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. NFL Draft analyst Mike Detillier says with that speed, Collins could be a first round pick on April 30th….
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Detillier also expects LSU offensive lineman La’el Collins will be a top 15 pick in the first round as well. The Saints have the 13th pick and Detillier says if Collins is still around, the black and gold could possibly select him.

Southeastern Louisiana has named Blake Williams as its new defensive coordinator, he’s the son of former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Blake Williams has plenty of coaching experience in the NFL and served as St. Louis de facto defensive coordinator in the 2012 season, when his father was suspended for his role in the “Bountygate” scandal.

Big game tonight for the LSU men’s basketball team as the Tigers look to avoid a second loss to Auburn this season. LSU’s NCAA Tournament resume has a few bad losses on it and it can’t afford another loss to Auburn, if the Tigers want to be a part of March madness. Tip-off is at 6 PM on ESPN U.

Also tonight…McNeese State is at Central Arkansas. The Cowboys are 4-and-10 in league play and lost by five points to Lamar on Saturday.

In action last night…Alabama State edged Southern 56-54, UNO topped Southeastern Louisiana 74-73. Tevin Broyles scored the winning bucket with a layup with three seconds left and Northwestern State thumped Nicholls State 79-57. Zeek Woodley had 25 points and becomes the second fastest player in Northwestern history to score 1,000 points in his career.

Tonight in Lafayette, Ragin Cajuns coach Tony Robichaux will go after his 1,000th career win as his U-L Lafayette baseball team will host Robichaux’s alma mater, McNeese State. Robichaux has won 736 games at U-L Lafayette, and he’s posted 263 victories at McNeese.

U-L-M’s game against Southern Miss today at four o’ clock has been postponed because of the weather. Northwestern State at Baylor and Southern versus Nicholls State has also been posted.

LSU outfielder Beau Jordan will have survery later this week on his right knee and he could be out for the season. Jordan suffered the injury in the Tigers 16-2 win over Boston College on Saturday.

Big win for the Pelicans last night as New Orleans rallied back from an 18-point deficit to beat Toronto 100-97. The Pels won the game without Anthony Davis, who has an injured shoulder. Luke Babbitt led the way with 18 points as he hit four three-pointers.

Six Pelicans scored in double figures as they were able to hold off the Toronto Raptors last night 100-97. Luke Babbitt lead the way for New Orleans with 18, followed by Alexis Ajinca’s 16. Despite the absence of Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson due to injury, the Pels improve to 29-27 on the season, two games behind Oklahoma City for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference.

In college basketball, Northwestern State flies past Nicholls State 79-57. The Demons’ Zeek Woodley lead all scorers with 25, while the Colonels were lead by T.J. Carpenter’s 19. Northwestern State is 11-4 in the Southland and have now won four in a row.

Also in the Southland, Nate Frye scored 17 and Kevin Brown added 13 as UNO edged Southeastern Louisiana 74-73. The Privateers improve to 4-10 in league play, while the Lions fall to 6-8. Southeastern is in eighth place and holding on to that final conference tournament spot.

In the SWAC, Jamel Waters hit a jump shot with a half second remaining to give Alabama State a 56-54 win over Southern last night. The Jags were lead by Trelun Banks’ 11 points. The loss puts Southern a game and a half out of first place in the SWAC behind Alabama State and Texas Southern.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri announced that freshman outfielder Beau Jordan will undergo knee surgery Thursday to repair a tear in his lateral meniscus. Mainieri says it’s possible Jordan could be back in four to six weeks, but if the injury is worst than feared, the former Barbe star could sit out the rest of the season.

Louisiana Tech’s Tyler Clancy has been named Conference USA Pitcher of the week. The junior left-hander threw seven innings of one-hit baseball in the Bulldogs win over Arkansas Pine Bluff on Friday.

Because of inclement weather, ULM has moved up the start time for its baseball game against Southern Miss this afternoon. First pitch is now scheduled at four P-M.

Northwestern State’s game at 25th ranked Baylor today has been cancelled. But the two teams hope to play tomorrow at four P-M.

The Pelicans host the Toronto Raptors tonight, but Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson will not play for New Orleans. The team says Davis is out one to two weeks with a right shoulder sprain, while Anderson is expected to miss two to four weeks with an MCL sprain in his right knee. Anderson suffered the injury in Saturday’s win over the Heat.

In college basketball tonight….Nicholls State hosts Northwestern State. The Colonels are in ninth place in the Southland Conference and need to win some games if they want to get into the league tournament. The Demons are 10-and-4 in league play and have won three in a row.

Also tonight…Southeastern Louisiana hosts UNO. The Lions have won four of their last five. And Southern hosts Alabama State on ESPN U tonight. The Jaguars trail the Hornets by a half game for first place.

LSU is at Auburn tomorrow night. The Tigers are in fifth place in the league standings with a record of eight and six.

LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri announced that freshman outfielder Beau Jordan will undergo knee surgery on Thursday to repair a tear in his lateral meniscus. Mainieri says it’s possible Jordan could be back in four to six weeks, but if the injury is worst than feared, the former Barbe star could miss the rest of the season.

LSU catcher Kade Scivicque has been named SEC Co-player of the week. The Maurepas native was six for 11 at the plate last week and hit two home runs and drove in four runs.

Louisiana Tech’s Tyler Clancy has been named Conference USA Pitcher of the week. The junior left-hander threw seven innings of one-hit baseball in the Bulldogs win over Arkansas Pine Bluff on Friday.

Because of inclement weather, ULM has moved up the start time for its baseball game against Southern Miss on Tuesday. First pitch is now scheduled at four P-M.

Northwestern State’s game at 25th ranked Baylor tomorrow has been cancelled. But the two teams hope to play on Wednesday at four P-M.

NOLA.com and the Times Picayune reports the Saints could release six-time Pro Bowl guard Jahri Evans if he doesn’t agree to a restructed contract. Evans is scheduled make 7.5 million dollars in salary and bonuses in 2015 and it would amount to an 11-million dollar hit to the salary cap.

LSU cornerback Jalen Collins run a 4.48 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. That’s the third fastest time among cornerbacks. Some analysts say Collins could be a first round pick.

In college baseball…LSU has moved up to number three in the Collegiate Baseball Poll. The Tigers swept Boston College this past weekend and they are ranked behind Virginia and TCU.

Louisiana Tech’s Tyler Clancy has been named Conference USA Pitcher of the week. The junior left-hander threw seven innings of one-hit baseball in the Bulldogs win over Arkansas Pine Bluff on Friday.

The Pelicans host the Toronto Raptors tonight, but Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson will not play for New Orleans. The team says Davis is out one to two weeks with a right shoulder sprain, while Anderson is expected to miss two to four weeks with an MCL sprain in his right knee. Anderson suffered the injury in Saturday’s win over the Heat.

In college basketball tonight….Nicholls State hosts Northwestern State. The Colonels are in ninth place in the Southland Conference and need to win some games if they want to get into the league tournament. The Demons are 10-and-4 in league play and have won three in a row.

Also tonight…Southeastern Louisiana hosts UNO. The Lions have won four of their last five. And Southern hosts Alabama State on ESPN U tonight. The Jaguars trail the Hornets by a half game for first place.

LSU is at Auburn tomorrow night. The Tigers are in fifth place in the league standings with a record of eight and six.

LSU rebounded from a midweek loss to Nicholls State to sweep Boston College in a doubleheader yesterday. The Tigers won the first game 8-3 as Danny Zardon drove in three runs and then won the nightcap seven to four as Jared Foster scored three times.

Louisiana Tech swept a doubleheader from Arkansas Pine-Bluff to extend its win streak to three games. Left-hander Tyler Clancy threw seven innings, allowing just one run to get the victory in game one.

U-L-M also swept its doublehader with Stephen F Austin. Alex Hermeling threw eight scoreless innings in game one. The Ragin Cajuns knocked off Stony Brook seven to three in their home opener. Nick Thurman had a couple of RBIs.

In the Southland…Bradley blanked McNeese State 5-0, Northwestern State split a doubleheader with Creighton, Nicholls State knocked off North Florida 4-3, UT Arlington blanked Southeastern Louisiana 7-0 and Grambling over Southern 6-1.
Saints Owner Tom Benson announces that the franchise will not raise ticket prices for the 2015 seasons. Benson made the announcement with a letter that’s posted on the team’s website. Benson also added that they are currently working on significant investments to enhance the fan experience in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and will announce those plans shortly.

The Pelicans played a disappointing game in their first contest back from the All-Star break as New Orleans lost to the Orlando Magic 95-84 last night. Anthony Davis returned from an injured shoulder, but was just 5-of-15 from the floor and had 13 points. Former Ragin Cajun Elfrid Payton had 10 points and 11 assists for the Magic.

Today in college basketballl…LSU hosts Florida at noon. Louisiana Tech has a difficult road game at Old Dominion. ULM returns to the hardwood after a week off to face Arkansas State and U-L Lafayette, who has won two in a row is at Texas-Arlington.

Saints coach Sean Payton has told Pro Football Talk that there are no plans to re-work Quarterback Drew Brees’ contract. The 36-year-old Brees will have a 26-million dollar salary cap figure for the 2015 season. Brees has two more years left on his contract.

Former Nicholls State head coach Daryl Daye is the new defensive coordinator for Northwestern State. Daye was the head coach at Missouri Southern the last three seasons and replaces Mike Lucas, who is now at U-L Lafayette.

In the NBA tonight, the Pelicans get back on the court for first time since the all-star break as they visit the Orlando Magic. Anthony Davis is expected to play. You may remember he’s missed the last two games with a shoulder injury. But forward Ryan Anderson is doubtful, because of his on-going elbow injury. Tip-off tonight is at 6:00. The Pelicans enter tonight’s action a game and a half back of Oklahoma City for the final playoff spot.

Nicholls State baseball is now off to a four and one start. The Colonels beat North Florida four to three. Marc Frazier was the winning pitcher as he allowed just one run over six innings. And lead-off man Justin Holt scored twice. Nicholls is playing in the Cox Diamond Invitational in Pensacola.

The LSU men’s basketball team hosts Florida tomorrow at noon. The Fighting Tigers can’t afford any more bad losses at home, if they want to make the NCAA Tournament. The Gators are 13-and-13 on the season.

Louisiana Tech plays its final regular season road game of the year as the Bulldogs visit Old Dominion tomorrow. Tech will try to snap Old Dominion’s 18-game home winning streak. Tip-off is at two P-M.

U-L-M puts its six-game winning streak on the line tomorrow at Arkansas State. The Warhawks are 12-and-3 in the Sun Belt, a game ahead of Georgia Southern in the league standings. U-L Lafayette is 9-and-7 in the Sun Belt and they are at Texas-Arlington tomorrow night.

Because of the likelihood of rain on Sunday, several college baseball teams are playing a doubleheader today. The second ranked Tigers will play two games against Boston College. After losing to Nicholls State on Wednesday, coach Paul Mainieri has decided to move Alex Bregman from the number two hole to number three.

Louisiana Tech’s home opener is today. The bulldogs will play a doubleheader against Arkansas Pine-Bluff at 3 PM. U-L Monroe will also play two games against Stephen F Austin, and the Ragin Cajuns will play a single game tonight against Stony Brook and then two games tomorrow against the Seawolves.

It was a chaotic day in the NBA yesterday because of the trade deadline. The Pelicans were involved in a couple of deals and it results in them adding a piece to their backcourt. Miami’s Norris Cole is now a Pelican. He’s averaged six points a game during his four-year career. New Orleans is at Orlando tonight.

Saints coach Sean Payton has told Pro Football Talk that there are no plans to re-work Quarterback Drew Brees’ contract. The 36-year-old Brees will have a 26-million dollar salary cap figure for the 2015 season. Brees has two more years left on his contract.

Former Nicholls State head coach Daryl Daye is the new defensive coordinator for Northwestern State. Daye was the head coach at Missouri Southern the last three seasons and replaces Mike Lucas, who is now at U-L Lafayette.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball won in overtime on the road last night beating Charlotte 83 to 82 in overtime. A Kenneth Smith layup sent the game into overtime and the Bulldogs Alex Hamilton scored 29 points.

Shawn Long had 17 points and seven rebounds as the Ragin Cajuns defeated Texas State 64-42.

The LSU men’s basketball team is back in action tomorrow at twelve o’ clock as they host Florida.

Louisiana Tech won a thriller last night in Charlotte to remain in first place in Conference USA. The Bulldogs beat the 49ers 83-82 in overtime. Alex Hamilton led all scorers with 29 points, including four in the overtime period. Michale Kyser had a double-double, 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs who have won four in a row.

U-L Lafayette easily defeated Texas State 64-42. The Cajuns went on a 16-4 run in the first half to pull away. Shawn Long had a solid game, 17 points and seven rebounds and the Bobcats shot 32-percent from the field.

Also last night…Central Florida beat Tulane 69-55.

In the NBA…the Pelicans have acquired point guard Norris Cole in a trade with Miami. Cole has averaged six points a game in his four-year NBA career. New Orleans also gets former LSU forward Justin Hamilton in the deal.

A Kenner woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Saints linebacker Junior Galette, claiming he was physically and emotionally abusive to her during their two-year relationship. Eric Gill reports…
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The expectation for rain on Sunday has led to changes with the weekend college baseball schedule. The LSU Tigers will play a doubleheader with Boston College today, starting at two P-M. U-L M will also play a doubleheader today as they host Stephen F Austin. Loisiana Tech also plays two against Arkansas Pine Bluff.

The second ranked LSU baseball team left 17 runners on base in a six to three loss to Nicholls State last night. The Colonels, who at one time led six to nothing in this game, improved to three and one on the season. LSU is also 3-and-1 following the upset loss.

The Ragin Cajuns erupted for four runs in the first inning and went on to beat Northwestern State seven to three last night. Gunner Leger was the winning pitcher as he allowed just two runs in five innings. Joe Robinson also had a home run and a career-high four RBIs for the Cajuns.

Louisiana Tech won its first game of the season yesterday as the Bulldogs defeated McNeese State 12 to 2. It’s the first win for new head coach Greg Goff. The loss drops McNeese’s record to four and one and they’ll host Bradley for three games this weekend.

Former LSU football player Ryan Clark has retired after a 13-year career in the NFL.

Louisiana Tech, who is in first place Conference USA, visits Charlotte tonight. The 49ers are 11-and-14 overall on the season, but Bulldogs coach Mike White calls Charlotte one of the more talented teams in the league…
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Louisiana Tech is coming off its 20th win of the season, a 75-42 victory over F-I-U.

The Ragin Cajuns are home tonight where they’ll take on Texas State. U-L Lafayette has lost seven of its last eleven and Coach Bob Marlin knows his team can play better…
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The Cajuns are 14-and-12 with just five regular season games left.