The UL men's basketball team is still looking to fill the last non-conference opening on its 2008-09 schedule.

Although UT-Chattanooga appears to be the front-runner, Sam Houston State is also in the mix for the game at the Cajundome. UL's schedule could be finalized as soon as this week.

Chattanooga shared the Southern Conference's North Division title last season with Appalachian State after going 18-13, including a 13-7 mark in conference play. The Mocs will return three starters and two all-conference players in forward Nicchaeus Doaks and guard Stephen McDowell.

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • July 28, 2008