Tiger Basketball Rolls Past Louisiana Tech, 90-50

LSU Cruises Past Louisiana Tech 90-50

The LSU men’s basketball team handed Louisiana Tech its first loss of the season on Monday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, rolling to a 90-50 victory, lsusports.net reported.

Michael Ružić led the Tigers with 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting, while Abdi Bashir Jr. added 16 points with four three-pointers. LSU improved to 3-0 on the year and recorded its third consecutive victory by 40 or more points for the first time in program history.

LSU Builds Commanding Lead Through Defensive Pressure

LSU seized control early after allowing the game’s opening basket, launching a 16-2 run to build a commanding advantage. By halftime, the Tigers held a 47-20 lead, anchored by stifling defensive pressure that forced 23 turnovers.

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The defensive intensity continued after the break as LSU scored the first 11 points to cap a 13-0 run spanning both halves. Mo Dioubate contributed 15 points and six rebounds, while Donavan Dent chipped in 12 points, five assists, five steals, and two blocks. LSU shot 56.4 percent from the field and converted Louisiana Tech’s turnovers into 38 points.

I thought we played a little bit better tonight. We have about three areas we want to improve in. Turnovers are about the same; we got sloppy at the end of the game and turned the ball over 14 times, that’s way too many.

LSU head coach Will Wade pointed out areas for growth despite the lopsided score, noting defensive rebounding metrics that need tightening before upcoming competition. Jaylen Fenner led Louisiana Tech with 12 points in the loss.

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Stepping Up in Competition

Louisiana Tech head coach Talvin Hester took the blame for his team’s struggles against a more experienced and athletic opponent. The Bulldogs shot just 31.6 percent from the floor and managed only four assists.

The victory extends LSU’s home dominance against in-state opponents to 37 wins in their last 38 tries. The Tigers now turn their focus to a matchup against No. 14 Gonzaga on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Spokane, Washington.