{
  "id": 18061841,
  "title": "Dent's double-double leads LSU over rebranded LSU New Orleans 100-57",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/dents-double-double-leads-lsu-over-rebranded-lsu-new-orleans-100-57",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T03:54:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dents-double-double-leads-lsu-035428425.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "(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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Donovan Dent scored 19 points and set up 10 plays",
    "LSU dominated with 53-17 halftime lead",
    "New Orleans rejoined LSU system in July"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Tigers' dominant performance highlights the significant competitive gap between the established program and the newly rebranded LSU New Orleans following its recent return to the university system.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}