A New Orleans judge ruled this morning that Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson must undergo a mental evaluation to determine if he’s mentally fit to make sound business decisions. Analysts say it’s a legal victory for Benson’s relatives, who are trying to prevent Tom Benson’s wife, Gayle Benson, from getting the two professional franchises.

The Fighting Tigers battle the undefeated and top ranked Wildcats tonight at the Maravich Center. Kentucky is 23-0, while LSU is 17-6 and can use a high-profile victory to boost its NCAA Tournament resume. Coach Johnny Jones understands the significance, but it’s not a must-win situation…
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Tip-off is at 6 PM.

In the NBA…the Pelicans were without the injured Anthony Davis and Ryan Anderson last night and lost to the Utah Jazz 100 to 96. The Jazz’s Gordon Hayward had 32 points, while Eric Gordon had 31 to lead the Pelicans, who lost their third consecutive home game. They host Indiana on Wednesday and then it’s the All-Star Break.

Northwestern State’s four game winning streak in men’s basketball ended last night as the Demons lost to Stephen F Austin 93-82. The Lumberjacks shot 53-percent from the field as they have now won 32 straight regular season games. Jalen West had 28 points for the Demons.

Former Alexandria Senior High standout Christavious Gill and Kevin Hill each scored 21 points as U-N-O defeated McNeese State 81-71. The Privateers shot 59-percent from the field in the victory.

In the SWAC…Alcorn State beat Grambling 91-77 and Jackson State knocked off Southern 62-52.