LSU Tigers Roar Past Boston College Eagles in Overtime Thriller at Silvio O. Conte Forum

The LSU Tigers emerged victorious against the Boston College Eagles with a 78-69 win, improving their record to 1-0. The Eagles, on the other hand, fell to 0-1 after this closely contested matchup.

First Half

The first half saw the Tigers take an early lead with a score of 37 points compared to the Eagles' 26. Dedan Thomas Jr., one of the standout players for LSU, contributed significantly with his scoring prowess and playmaking abilities. The Bayou Bengals capitalized on their offensive rebounds and second-chance points to maintain control over the game.

Second Half

In the second half, Boston College fought back valiantly, outscoring LSU by nine points and narrowing down their deficit. However, Marquel Sutton's defensive efforts were pivotal for LSU as he grabbed crucial rebounds and blocked shots that kept the Tigers in contention despite Boston's surge.

Overtime

As regulation time ended tied at 61-61, overtime was needed to decide this intense battle. In overtime, it was Max Mackinnon who stepped up for Geaux Tigers by making key plays that helped secure their victory. His contributions were instrumental in outscoring Boston College by nine points during this period.

The post game analysis highlights how both teams displayed resilience throughout all periods of play but ultimately it was LSU's ability to execute under pressure that led them to triumph over Heights.

Looking ahead for post-game thoughts LSU Tigers fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as they face Texas Tech Red Raiders on December 7th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth at 3:00 PM EDT broadcasted live on ESPN2.

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