WATCH: LSU Matt McMahon WIN over FGCU postgame, plus Corey Chest, Daimion Collins
LSU head men's basketball coach Matt McMahon spoke with the media following his Tigers 80-71 win over Florida Gulf Coast.
From LSU sports information:
BATON ROUGE – The LSU men’s basketball team ran off 10 straight points after Florida Gulf Coast University opened an early lead and never trailed again in scoring an 80-71 win over the Eagles Sunday afternoon at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
The Tigers, down 4-0, jumped to a 10-4 lead, and gradually built as much as a 16-point lead with 4:10 to go before intermission. The Tigers led at halftime at home for the first time since the season opener, 42-27.
In the second half, the Tigers continued to hold the advantage, getting up by as much as 22 with 6:15 to play before some turnovers and long baskets by FGCU allowed the Eagles to get to within single digits at game’s end.
All five starters were in double figures led by Daimion Collins, in his first LSU start, played 24 minutes, made 8-of-13 field goals with a three-pointer and a free throw to finish with 18 points, five rebounds and three blocks.
Jordan Sears and Cam Carter each had 13 points, Corey Chest had his first double double with 12 points and 12 rebounds and Dji Bailey had 11 points. Carter also had five assists.
Rahmir Barno had 15 points to lead the Eagles (3-7) with Rory Stewart scoring 12 and Keeshawn Kellman and Dllion John each adding 11. Kellman had a double double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
LSU shot 50 percent for the game (29-of-58) with eight treys and 14-of-16 at the free throw line. FGCU shot 42.4 percent (28-of-66) with 11 treys and 4-of-5 at the line.
LSU out rebounded FGCU, 36-30 with LSU getting a 21-10 advantage in points off turnovers and 40-26 in point in the paint.
The 8-1 Tigers now concentrate on final exams for the next few days before departing on Friday for Frisco, Texas where LSU will take part in the Compete 4 Cause Classic against SMU in the Comerica Center. LSU’s next home game is Dec. 17 against Stetson.
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