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Fast break takes: LSU vs Alabama State

LSU takes down Alabama State 87-56 in exhibition opener

The LSU Tigers opened their exhibition schedule with an 87-56 victory over the Alabama State Hornets on Wednesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

The Tigers were led by junior forward Darius Days, who finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman guard Brandon Murray added 16 points, while senior guard Antonio Blakeney contributed 15 points.

The Hornets were led by senior guard Jacoby Ross, who scored 15 points. Junior forward Reginald Gee added 12 points, while senior guard Maurice Strong contributed 10 points.

Tigers dominate from the start

The Tigers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. LSU led 25-10 at the end of the first quarter and 45-25 at halftime.

The Tigers shot 50 percent from the field in the first half, while the Hornets shot just 33 percent.

Tigers continue to pull away in the second half

The Tigers continued to pull away in the second half. LSU led 67-40 at the end of the third quarter and 87-56 at the final buzzer.

The Tigers shot 47 percent from the field in the second half, while the Hornets shot just 37 percent.

Takeaways from the game

Here are a few takeaways from the game:

  1. Darius Days is a force to be reckoned with. The junior forward was dominant on both ends of the court, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
  2. Brandon Murray is a rising star. The freshman guard showed off his scoring ability, finishing with 16 points.
  3. The Tigers have a lot of depth. LSU was able to get production from a number of players off the bench, including Antonio Blakeney, Emmitt Williams, and Shareef O'Neal.
  4. The Hornets are a young team with a lot of potential. The Hornets have a number of talented players, including Jacoby Ross and Maurice Strong. With more experience, this team could be a force in the SWAC.

Looking ahead

The Tigers will next host the Centenary Gents on Friday, November 4th, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

The Hornets will next host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Monday, November 7th, at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.