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Continues to dominate offensively Thomas posted 19 points (5-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds and two assists in Monday's win against Sam Houston State.

Impact Thomas continues to be a major factor offensively for the Tigers to begin the year, as the guard has now reached at least the 16-point mark in all five games. The freshman currently leads the team with 21.6 points per game.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seven boards in win Manning added four points (2-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, three steals and two assists during Monday's victory over Sam Houston State.

Impact Manning started for the first time this season and responded by being a factor on the glass. The senior guard has now appeared in two straight contests for the Tigers after missing the first two games with a foot injury.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Plays season-best 25 minutes Wilkinson tallied six points (3-3 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists during Monday's win over Sam Houston State.

Impact Wilkinson garnered his second straight start and responded by playing a season-high 25 minutes of action. Over five outings this season, the freshman is posting 4.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

First double-double of season Days managed 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals during Monday's win over Sam Houston State.

Impact After flirting with a double-double numerous times already this season, Days finally accomplished the feat in his fifth outing. Days is currently leading the Tigers on the glass with 8.4 rebounds per game along with a not-too-shabby 14.4 points per game.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in win Smart tallied 25 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and three steals during Monday's win over Sam Houston State.

Impact Smart logged his finest performance of the season so far, as the guard led the Tigers offensively with a season high while also being a factor in many other statistical categories. The junior guard, who is currently averaging 15.8 points, has scored in double figures in each of the first five games to start this year.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Sam Houston Wilkinson will start Monday's game against Sam Houston.

Impact Wilkinson will be making his second start of the season on Monday. He is averaging 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds through the first four games of the season.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Monday Manning will start Monday's game against Sam Houston.

Impact Manning made his season debut last week against Louisiana Tech after coming back from a foot injury. Now it looks like coach Will Wade is ready to give Manning a good amount of minutes after being limited to just 14 last time out.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Monday Watford (lower leg) will not play in Monday's game against Sam Houston, Jared P. Joseph of WGMB Fox 44 reports.

Impact Watford was spotted in pregame warmups in street clothes and a boot on his right foot. It's not clear when the LSU center suffered this injury, but it means that Bryan Penn-Johnson and Shareef O'Neal will have to step up in the frontcourt. Watford's next chance to play will be Wednesday against New Orleans.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LSU, Sam Houston State eager to get back on court LSU looked like it was starting to build some momentum. After splitting their first two games, the Tigers played much better on both ends of the court in

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • SI.COM

BenFred: Mizzou's Braggin' Rights statement on big Saturday sends message to college basketball Tigers win their third in a row in series and prove they're a top team.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Louisiana-Lafayette tops LSU-Alexandria 90-75 LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) Cedric Russell scored 19 points as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated LSU-Alexandria 90-75 on Tuesday night. Devin Butts added 18 points, and Dou

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • SI.COM

LSU-South Florida cancelled Smart and LSU won't play South Florida on Saturday after the Tigers withdrew from the Holiday Hoopsgiving event in Atlanta due to COVID-19 concerns, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.co...

Impact According to Glen West of SI.com, LSU is currently conducting contact tracing, but the team hasn't had to pause activities as a result. As a result, the team is expected to return to action Dec. 14, when LSU will host McNeese State in what amounts to a replacement for the cancelled game in Atlanta.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE 90, LSU-ALEXANDRIA 75 . . . . ... . FG FT Reb LSU-ALEXANDRIA Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Berry 31 0-8 0-0 0-5 0 1 0 Lewis 23 2-5 6-6 3-7 0 5 10 Perkins 28 ..

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Another superb offensive outing Thomas had 16 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist during Sunday's victory over Louisiana Tech.

Impact Despite failing to convert a three, Thomas nevertheless posted yet another superb outing offensively, as the freshman continues to dominate for the Tigers. Thomas is currently averaging a team-high 22.3 points per game in addition to 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to dominate Watford added 18 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-12 FT), eight rebounds and one steal during Sunday's win over Louisiana Tech.

Impact Watford led the Tigers offensively once again, as the center has been nothing short of dominate to begin the season. Over the first four games this year, Watford is averaging 18.8 points as well as 6.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 steals per contest.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LSU hoops up to No. 22 ESPN BPI When the AP and Coaches top 25 polls dropped on Monday, LSU was nowhere to be found in either set of rankings.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Watford paces LSU blowout win over La. Tech 86-55 Trendon Watford scored 18 points and missed just two of 12 foul shots and LSU controlled Louisiana Tech from the outset in an 86-55 win on Sunday.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Watford paces LSU blowout win over La. Tech 86-55 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Trendon Watford scored 18 points and missed just two of 12 foul shots and LSU controlled Louisiana Tech from the out...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Watford paces LSU blowout win over La. Tech 86-55

Trendon Watford scored 18 points and missed just two of 12 foul shots and LSU controlled Louisiana Tech from the outset in an 86-55 win

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Johnson carries Stephen F. Austin over LSU-Alexandria 97-79 NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Cameron Johnson scored 29 points as Stephen F. Austin topped NAIA member LSU-Alexandria 97-79 on Sunday. Nigel Haw...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Tonight's Tip: LSU hosts LA Tech LSU faces its second in-state program of the season on Sunday when Louisiana Tech travels South for a 5 p.m. CT tip on Sunday at the Pete Ma...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not starting Sunday Hyatt isn't starting Sunday's game against Louisiana Tech.

Impact Hyatt started each of the first three games for the Tigers this season, but he only averaged 4.0 points and 1.3 rebounds over 16.7 minutes per game. He'll come off the bench Sunday as Mwani Wilkinson starts for LSU.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set for season debut Coach Will Wade said Sunday that Manning (foot) will play in Sundays game against Louisiana Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Manning is set to make his 2020-21 season debut Sunday as he's battled the foot issue since the end of last season. Last season Manning was a nice role player for the Tigers, averaging 7.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 22.6 minutes per contest in 19 games. He'll likely be in line for a similar role Sunday, but it's unclear if the team will manage his minutes or not.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana-Lafayette beats LSU-Shreveport 84-73 LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Theo Akwuba and Dou Gueye each had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Louisiana-Lafayette beat LSU-Shreveport 84-73 on Sat...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Louisiana-Lafayette beats LSU-Shreveport 84-73 Theo Akwuba and Dou Gueye each had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Louisiana-Lafayette beat LSU-Shreveport 84-73

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM