Carter, Sears, Bailey Key LSU Rally in 74-61 Win Over Alabama State
Tigers Overcome 16-Point Deficit to Win Third Straight
Guards lead LSU comeback with a combined 47 points
The LSU Tigers basketball team rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Alabama State Hornets 74-61 on Wednesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
The Tigers were led by guards Brandon Carter, Adam Sears, and Justice Williams, who combined for 47 points. Carter led the way with 19 points, while Sears added 16 and Williams chipped in 12.
The Hornets were led by forward Brandon Battle, who scored 18 points. Center Reginald Gee added 12 points.
The Tigers trailed by 16 points with 10:59 remaining in the first half, but they chipped away at the lead and eventually took the lead for good with 4:04 remaining in the game on a three-pointer by Carter.
The Tigers hit 10 three-pointers in the game while Alabama State hit just two.
The win was the third straight for the Tigers, who improved to 7-3 on the season. The Hornets fell to 2-6.
**Key Stats** * LSU hit 10 three-pointers while Alabama State hit just two. * The Tigers outrebounded the Hornets 37-30. * Carter led LSU with 19 points, while Battle led Alabama State with 18 points. **What's Next** The Tigers will host the Towson Tigers on Saturday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Hornets will host the University of New Orleans on Saturday.