LSU Falls To Texas Tech, 82-58, In The Coast To Coast Challenge

FORT WORTH, Texas – The LSU men’s basketball team fell to Texas Tech, 82-58, in the Coast to Coast Challenge on Sunday afternoon in the Dickies Arena.

With the loss, LSU drops to 8-1 overall. Texas Tech improves to 7-2 on the season.

In the first half, Texas Tech wasted no time setting the tone led by Christian Anderson with 20 points. The Red Raiders drained nine threes, while the Tigers were 2-of-13. Texas Tech shot 17-of-33 (51.5%) from the floor to the Tigers 9-of-35 (25.7%). The Red Raiders were able to build a 21-point advantage to go into the half.

In the second half, LSU attempted to fight back, outscoring Texas Tech in the paint 18-12. The Tigers shot 12-of-28 (42.9%) from the field, while Texas Tech shot 11-of-27 (40.7%). Despite LSU’s effort to rally, they couldn’t close the gap.

Dedan Thomas Jr. led the Tigers in scoring with 13 points, while Michael Nwoko posted 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Red Raiders were led by Christian Anderson with 27 points on 9-of-16 shooting and five from the perimeter.

The Tigers are back in action Saturday, Dec. 13, traveling to face SMU in the Compete 4 Cause Classic. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. CT at the Smoothie King Center Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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(Release via LSU Athletics)