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McNeese named Small School Team of the Year

• By: Matthew Bonnette

Duke rally brings back reminders of historic LSU, Tulane blown leads

• February 13, 2019
• By Lenny Vangilder

Duke made what is being described as a “comeback for the ages” Wednesday night at Louisville, rallying from a 23-point deficit in the final nine minutes to win 71-69.

LSU soars while Pelicans bore in striking hoops contrast

• February 12, 2019
• By Ken Trahan

While Rupp Arena was packed and frenzied, Smoothie King Center was more than half empty and flat, thanks to its fractured franchise.

No. 19 LSU stuns No. 5 Kentucky on Bigby-Williams tip-in at buzzer in Rupp

• February 12, 2019
• By Kent Lowe

The No. 19 LSU Tigers defeated No. 5 Kentucky, 73-71, on a last second tip-in shot by Kavell Bigby-Williams Tuesday night in Rupp Arena.

Awaiting an elevator: Nuggets still 28th nationally

• February 12, 2019
• By Ed Cassiere

Xavier University of Louisiana women’s basketball collected three more points than it had two weeks ago but remained among the “others receiving votes” at 28th place in the NAIA Division I coaches poll Tuesday.

Tulane men’s basketball unveils Mardi Gras themed unforms

• February 12, 2019
• By CCS Staff

Tulane will wear the uniforms for three games this month at home.

McNeese loses Roydell Brown for 2-4 weeks

• February 12, 2019
• By Matthew Bonnette

Brown suffered a grade three sprain with 9:15 to play in the second half in a 74-72 loss to Northwestern State this past Saturday. He left the game with 21 points and with the Cowboys on a 6-0 run.

Sun Belt Dribble Drive, Sports Fest set for March 16 in New Orleans

• February 12, 2019
• By John McElwain

The 2019 Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships presented by First Bank and Trust might be the marquee event at the Lakefront Arena, but the conference’s annual Dribble Drive and Sports Fest will be the center of attention on March 16.

Gold Rush fall to Talladega on last-second free throw

• February 12, 2019
• By Ed Cassiere

Da’Jon Streeter made 1-of-2 free throws with 1.2 seconds remaining Monday to lift Talladega to a 66-65 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference men’s basketball victory against Xavier University of Louisiana.

Gold Nuggets beat Talladega, regain 1st place in GCAC

• February 12, 2019
• By Ed Cassiere

Xavier University of Louisiana women’s basketball leads the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference again, thanks to clutch fourth-quarter shooting from Da’Jha Virgil, Nahrie Pierce and Jas Hill in a 62-55 victory Monday against NAIA No. 13 Talladega.

LSU approaching rare air in college basketball world

• February 11, 2019
• By Rene Nadeau

It’s no fluke the Purple & Gold can score and win at such a high rate since the Tigers are loaded with talent.