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Bayou Battle Turns One-Sided as LSU Uses 15–0 Run to Down New Orleans 93–58

November 10, 2025
NCAA College, Team Coverage

STWF|Baton Rouge|Nov. 10, 2025 – The LSU Tigers (2–0) flexed their depth and athleticism in a commanding 93–58 win over the New Orleans Privateers (1–1) on Monday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, using a blistering 15–0 second-half run to turn a competitive game into a rout.

What began as a scrappy, back-and-forth contest in the first half turned into a showcase of LSU’s length, speed, and shot-making after the break. The Tigers, who led by just nine early in the second half, outscored the Privateers 49–26 over the final 20 minutes to cruise to victory and remain unbeaten.

Second-Half Surge Seals the Deal

After MJ Thomas converted an off-balance putback and sank the ensuing free throw to trim LSU’s lead to 46–37 with 18 minutes remaining, the Privateers looked poised to make things interesting. But that moment sparked the Tigers’ game-breaking run.

Over the next five minutes and 15 seconds, LSU completely took over — forcing turnovers, pushing the pace, and dominating the glass. By the time Jakevion Buckley stopped the bleeding with a pair of free throws at the 12:24 mark, the Tigers had stretched the lead to 61–37.

The Tigers’ defensive intensity suffocated UNO, holding the Privateers without a field goal during that decisive stretch. LSU also controlled the boards, outrebounding UNO 27–13 in the second half and 54–33 overall, including 18 offensive rebounds that led to consistent second-chance opportunities.

Inside the paint, LSU asserted its dominance with a 42–28 scoring edge, while their bench outscored UNO’s reserves 34–17.

First Half Fight from the Privateers

Despite the final scoreline, New Orleans gave LSU plenty to think about in the opening 20 minutes. The Privateers trailed by double digits for much of the half but refused to fold, showing grit on both ends of the floor.

A steal and charge sequence from Buckley midway through the half energized UNO, while Enzo Boudouma drained a three from the left wing to cut the deficit to just five points with 5:09 remaining. Moments later, TJ Cope brought the crowd to its feet with a rim-shaking fast-break dunk, slicing LSU’s advantage to single digits once again.

But LSU answered like a ranked team should. Jaylen Reed muscled in a layup before Robert Miller capped the half with a thunderous buzzer-beating dunk in transition, sending the Tigers into the locker room up 44–32 and swinging momentum firmly in their favor.

Tiger Trio Leads the Way

LSU’s offense was balanced and efficient, with three players scoring in double figures.

Michael Nwoko led all scorers with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting while adding five rebounds.
Jaylen Reed posted 15 points and seven rebounds, providing steady interior presence.
Marquel Sutton caught fire early, knocking down four three-pointers en route to a 15-point night.

As a team, LSU shot 52% from the field and 42% from deep (10-of-24), demonstrating the kind of offensive balance head coach Matt McMahon has emphasized early in the season.

Privateers’ Effort Not Enough

For New Orleans, Jakevion Buckley led the way with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Churchill Abass contributed eight points and five boards. MJ Thomas added five points and four rebounds off the bench, showing energy and hustle in his limited minutes.

Despite their fight, the Privateers struggled to maintain offensive consistency against LSU’s size and pace. UNO shot just 37% from the field and was held to 26 second-half points, unable to replicate the offensive rhythm that produced 115 points in their previous outing.

Up Next

The Privateers will look to regroup quickly as they prepare for a short trip across town to face the Tulane Green Wave on Friday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. inside Fogelman Arena at Devlin Fieldhouse. The game will stream live on ESPN+, with free radio coverage available on UNOPrivateers.com.

Meanwhile, LSU will aim to keep its perfect start alive as it continues its non-conference slate at home before heading into SEC competition.

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