Dent's double-double leads LSU over rebranded LSU New Orleans 100-57
(AP) — Donovan Dent scored 19 points and distributed 10 assists, and LSU beat LSU New Orleans 100-57 in a season opener for both teams on Tuesday night.In addition to turnover-free basketball from Dent, reserve Michael Ruzic scored 17 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Saliou Niang scored 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Brice Dessert netted 13 points.
Donovan Dent had an outstanding night, scoring 19 points and setting up 10 of his team's plays, leading LSU to a convincing 100-57 victory over LSU New Orleans on Tuesday night. Reserve Michael Ruzic contributed 17 points, shooting efficiently from the field, while Saliou Niang added 14 points and 14 rebounds, and Brice Dessert contributed 13 points.
Abdi Bashir Jr. provided 11 points, and Mo Dioubate added 10. The Tigers dominated from the start, leading 10-0 and never looking back, cruising to a 53-17 halftime lead. They shot 51% (39 of 76) throughout the game. New Orleans rejoined the LSU system in July, rebranding as "LSU New Orleans" and returning to the LSU family after being part of the university since 1958-2011.
The teams will remain the Privateers, competing in the Southland Conference. LSU New Orleans' next game is against Loyola New Orleans on Saturday, while LSU will face Texas Southern on Friday.
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