Sutton, Nwoko Lead LSU Past Southeastern Louisiana, 78-65

Overview

• Marquel Sutton scored 19 points on 7-for-9 shooting with three 3-pointers and nine rebounds, and Michael Nwoko added 18.
• Dedan Thomas Jr. and Max Mackinnon chipped in 14 points each to cap a balanced LSU attack.
• LSU shot 54% from the field and 41% from deep, while Southeastern Louisiana hit 43% overall and 24% from three.
• The Tigers surged ahead with an early run, led 50-36 at halftime, and turned back a second-half push that cut the margin to nine.
• LSU improved to 6-0 at home and has won two straight since the Texas Tech loss; next up is Prairie View A&M on Dec. 22, while Southeastern Louisiana fell to 4-8.