US EditionHow LSU Proved It’s ‘Actually a Really Good Defensive Team’ in Last Nonconference Game
Dedan Thomas Jr. recorded a 22-point double-double as LSU improved to 8-0 at home with over 51% shooting and strong defense before starting SEC play.
- In their final nonconference tune-up, LSU Tigers men's basketball team beat Southern Miss Golden Eagles 90-62 on Monday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, with Dedan Thomas Jr. posting a 22-point double-double and 12 assists.
- After the Christmas break, Coach Matt McMahon said LSU players were `really hungry` to sharpen defense following a season-high 90 points allowed to Prairie View Panthers.
- Efficient scoring included LSU shooting 51.6% on 32-of-62, with Michale Nwoko scoring 10-of-13 and Pablo Tamba grabbing 15 rebounds as LSU led 41-30 at halftime.
- The victory improved LSU Tigers to 12-1 overall and 8-0 at home, closing the nonconference schedule before opening Southeastern Conference play Saturday at Texas A&M.
- Defensively, LSU held Southern Miss to 30.6% shooting and 3 of 14 from three while Michale Nwoko, Mississippi State transfer, recorded five blocks, signaling defensive traits for SEC matchups.
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How LSU proved it’s ‘actually a really good defensive team’ in last nonconference game
LSU basketball played its final nonconference game of the season, beating Southern Miss 90-62 at home on Monday. In the victory, coach Matt McMahon’s team had a season-high 11 blocks and was led by Mike Nwoko.
LSU stays hot with big win over Southern Miss
Junior point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. tossed in a game-high 22 points and LSU extended its winning streak to four games by beating visiting Southern Miss 90-62 Monday night in Baton Rouge, La.Thomas, who was 8 of 11 from the floor, had 12 assists. He committed two turnovers in 35 minutes.Forward Michael Nwoko also scored 22 points for the Tigers (12-1), who improved their home record to 8-0. Nwoko added six rebounds and had five of LSU's 11 blocke…
LSU Blows Out Southern Mississippi And Will Enter SEC Season At 12-1
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU looked primed for the beginning of Southeastern Conference play on Monday night as the Tigers blew out Southern Mississippi, 90-62, and were never seriously challenged at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers (12-1) open SEC play at Texas A&M (10-3) on Saturday (3 p.m., ESPNU). LSU enters
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