LSU prepares for matchup against Gonzaga with strong start to season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
LSU faces Gonzaga on Saturday at Spokane Arena, continuing its strong start to the season. After navigating a challenging offseason of eligibility issues, LSU has averaged 94 points per game, winning its first three contests by an average margin of 41.3 points. One notable player is 6-foot-2 point guard Donovan Dent, who has a 25-to-3 assist-to-turnover ratio and leads the team in steals and blocks. The Tigers must improve their rebounding and three-point shooting to succeed against the higher ranked Gonzaga team.
- •LSU opens the season with three consecutive wins by over 40 points.
- •Donovan Dent is key with strong playmaking and defensive stats.
- •LSU needs to improve rebounding against Gonzaga's lineup.
- •Shooting struggles from beyond the arc could be an issue.
- •Game set for Saturday at Spokane Arena, with Gonzaga ranked No. 11.
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"Nov. 11—LSU's roster construction was in the national spotlight during the offseason as the program waited on eligibility waivers, court rulings and NCAA clearance on international standouts. The talented Tigers might remain in the spotlight during the season as a force in the SEC and beyond. LSU has averaged 94 points per game with a 41.3-point margin of victory in blowouts over three ...
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