DECEMBER 27, 2020•247SPORTS.COM
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Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA
LSU hoops ranked No. 21 in ESPN BPIFollowing an 86-80 win over Nicholls State on Saturday, LSU improved to 5-1 with the start of SEC play on the horizon.
Drops 29 on ColonelsThomas had 29 points (10-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT) to go along with three rebounds and two assists in Saturday's victory over Nicholls State.
ImpactWith Javonte Smart sidelined due to COVID-19 protocol, Thomas was the unquestioned usage leader, taking nearly double the shots of any other LSU teammate. Trendon Watford was the only other player with double-digit field goal attempts, scoring 22 on 9-of-12 shooting. Saturday's effort showed Thomas is more than capable of leading the dance, but Smart's eventual return will likely reduce the freshman's shot volume.
DECEMBER 27, 2020•ROTOWIRE
Strong effort in returnWatford (lower leg) had 22 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-7 FT) to go along with nine rebounds and six assists across 33 minutes in Saturday's victory over Nicholls State.
ImpactWatford saw out LSU's last game and was even spotted on the sidelines with a walking boot, but whatever injury he was tending to doesn't appear to be overly serious given Saturday's strong performance. The LSU frontcourt is returning to full strength with Josh LeBlanc eligible and Shareef O'Neal back from an undisclosed issue, but Watford undoubtedly remains the leading man.
DECEMBER 27, 2020•ROTOWIRE
What Trendon Watford, Cam Thomas said after win over NichollsTrendon Watford and Cameron Thomas spoke with reporters via Zoom on Saturday following the Tigers’ 86-80 victory over Nicholls State on Satu...
DECEMBER 27, 2020•247SPORTS.COM
Tigers move to 5-1 after 86-80 win over NichollsLSU’s long layoff finally came to an end on Saturday, and it was a successful return to the court for Will Wade’s Tigers with an 86-80 win a...
DECEMBER 27, 2020•247SPORTS.COM
Thomas, Watford help LSU beat Nicholls 86-80Freshman Cameron Thomas had a season-high 29 points, Trendon Watford added 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists,...
DECEMBER 26, 2020•USATODAY.COM
Starter in Saturday's contestGaines started in Saturday's win over Nicholls State.
ImpactGaines got his first career start Saturday with Javonte Smart (undisclosed) unavailable for LSU. The freshman recorded one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 15 minutes in the win. With Smart expected to return to action Tuesday against Texas A&M, Gaines should retreat to the bench.
DECEMBER 26, 2020•ROTOWIRE
