LSU kept rolling Monday night, and the scoreboard told the story fast: a 90-50 win over Louisiana Tech that pushed the Tigers to 3-0.
This one never really felt in doubt. LSU’s size and athleticism overwhelmed the Bulldogs, and while Louisiana Tech managed a couple of short runs, the Tigers controlled the game from start to finish.
Even a stretch in the second half where LSU went more than four minutes without a bucket didn’t change the outcome, since the game had already been decided by then. Will Wade will likely still want a cleaner finish from his group.
What stood out most was how complete LSU looked on both ends. The Tigers kept the offense spread around, with nobody scoring more than 18 points and nobody finishing with fewer than six before the reserves got extended run. That kind of balance has been a theme early on.
The shooting numbers backed up the eye test. Louisiana Tech finished at 31.6/12.5/63.2, while LSU hit 56.4/33.3/69.0. The Tigers also forced 23 turnovers, including 16 steals, and turned those mistakes into 38 points.
Michael Ruzic and Brice Dessert anchored the front court again, even if they don’t spend much time on the floor together. Dessert gave LSU a more well-rounded showing in the starting lineup, while Ruzic continued to look like a difference-maker whenever he checked in.
Ruzic led the Tigers with 18 points on just nine shots. He missed only two threes and a free throw, and added five rebounds, a block and a steal.
Mo Dioubate also kept building his case as one of LSU’s early bright spots. His scoring wasn’t the headline, but 15 points on six shots is exactly the kind of efficient production Wade will take every time.
Now the challenge gets real. LSU heads to face No.
14 Gonzaga on Saturday, and that matchup will say a lot more about where this team stands. Through three games, there hasn’t been much to nitpick.
A win over Gonzaga would turn plenty of heads.
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