Tai’Reon Joseph posted 34 factors for Prairie View A&M, however six LSU gamers scored within the double digits in a come-from-behind 104-90 win in opposition to the Panthers on Monday in Baton Rouge, La.
Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 21 factors and Marquel Sutton had 21 factors and a team-high 11 rebounds for the Tigers (11-1), who’re 7-0 at residence this season. LSU shot simply 47.4% from the sector however completed 43-for-49 (87.8%) from the free-throw line following a foul-filled second half.
Dontae Horne posted 24 factors and Joey Madimba added 16 for the Panthers (5-7), who’ve but to win a sport on the highway on this season. Prairie View A&M totaled 31 private fouls on Monday evening, and guard Lance Williams was ejected within the second half after being issued a flagrant II foul.
Prairie View A&M emerged from halftime with a stunning 56-51 lead, capturing 67 p.c from the ground and 77 p.c from three-point vary. The Panthers prolonged their result in 10 factors, however LSU closed the hole as Prairie View bumped into foul hassle.
Sutton’s layup gave LSU a 73-71 lead with 12:42 left on the clock. The Panthers tried to chop into the lead, however the Tigers prolonged the benefit to 96-82 with 4:11 left within the sport.
Mike Nwoko gave LSU a 101-86 lead with 2:29 left on the clock, and the Tigers held the Panthers off within the ultimate minutes of play.
LSU began the primary half on a 5-0 run and had a 26-19 lead with 12:59 remaining within the half.
Horne’s 3-pointer helped the Panthers shut the hole to 29-27 with 10:38 to play, and Joseph’s subsequent shot from past the arc minimize LSU’s result in 37-36 with 7:59 on the clock.
Madimba’s three-point shot tied the sport at 42-42 with 5:44 left within the half and Prairie View A&M went on a 6-0 run, taking a 49-46 lead with 3:34 left on the clock.
The Panthers took a 54-48 lead with 1:34 remaining as Horne bought a steal and arrange Joseph for a dunk.
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