{
  "id": 19281984,
  "title": "LSU basketball routs Louisiana Tech 90-50 with Gonzaga test up next",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/lsu-basketball-routs-louisiana-tech-90-50-with-gonzaga-test-up-next",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T04:23:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lsu-basketball-routs-louisiana-tech-042316359.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The LSU basketball team continued their impressive non-conference winning streak on Monday night, convincingly defeating Louisiana Tech 90-50 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers entered the game trailing for just 10 seconds, with Will Wade's bench providing crucial contributions. Will Wade's Tigers had 13 players see playing time, including Michael Ruzic and Abdi Bashir Jr. who led the way off the bench, scoring 18 points between them and hitting four three-pointers. LSU's bench outscored Louisiana Tech's entire team 40-50. Mo Dioubate led the starting five with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals, while Donovan Dent added 12 points and 5 assists. Skyy Clark finished with 9 points and 5 steals. Despite facing a likely bottom-tier opponent, LSU's victory highlights the depth and talent of their squad. However, the real test awaits as LSU heads to Spokane to face Gonzaga in their next game. If LSU can defeat the Zags, it would send shockwaves through the college basketball world.",
  "summary": "LSU men's basketball turned in a dominant performance vs Louisiana Tech on Monday, setting up a date vs ranked Gonzaga this weekend.",
  "key_points": [
    "LSU defeats Louisiana Tech 90-50 in non-conference game",
    "Will Wade's bench scores 40 points, outshines Tech team",
    "LSU prepares to face Gonzaga in upcoming test"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Tigers' reliance on bench depth and high scoring margins prepares them to test their non-conference momentum against elite competition in an upcoming matchup against Gonzaga.",
  "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."
}