US EditionMike Nwoko scores 19 and LSU makes 30 free throws in 98-81 victory over Florida International
LSU's free-throw accuracy reached 88%, making 30 of 34 attempts, while five players scored in double figures to secure the win.
- At the PMAC in Baton Rouge, LSU shot 30 of 34 from the free-throw line in a 98-81 victory over FIU, with Nwoko and Sutton each making all their attempts.
- The stark free-throw disparity in the second-half run widened the gap, with LSU hitting 13 of 14 free throws while FIU went 3 of 9, creating separation.
- LSU shot 52.5% from the field, with Max Mackinnon scoring 17, Dedan Thomas Jr. adding 15 and five rebounds, and Jalen Reed contributing 10 off the bench.
- Coach Matt McMahon said the team benefited from being tested and will address problems in practice; players gave low grades, with LSU center rating a D-, Dedan Thomas Jr. a C-, and Marquel Sutton a C.
- FIU relied heavily on two scorers as Corey Stephenson and Julian Mackey combined for 49 points, with no other Florida International Panthers player scoring in double figures.
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Clayton NewsMarquel Sutton helps LSU blitz Florida International
Marquel Sutton had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Michael Nwoko scored 19 and LSU defeated Florida International 98-81 on Thursday night in Baton Rouge, La.
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Mike Nwoko scores 19 and LSU makes 30 free throws in 98-81 victory over Florida International
Mike Nwoko scored 19 points, Marquel Sutton had his second straight double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, and LSU made 30 free throws in a 98-81 victory over Florida International on Thursday night.
LSU Rolls To 3-0 On The Season After Routing Florida International
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU let Florida International hang around in the first half, then left no doubt in the second half for another dominant victory, 98-81, on Thursday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers' previous two wins were by 36 and 35 over Tarleton State and UNO. After taking
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