ncaab Game Recap
Charleston Classic - LSU Downs North Texas 66-62 - Match Report
LSU grabbed a 66-62 win over North Texas on Friday, behind a 16-point effort from Will Baker at TD Arena.
LSU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.
Derek Fountain had 14 points for LSU and Jordan Wright chipped in with 12 points. Mike Williams III had 3 assists for them, while Derek Fountain was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
North Texas got a 22-point performance from Jason Edwards, who was supported by 15 points from Rubin Jones. Rubin Jones had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Texas, while Robert Allen grabbed 9 rebounds.
LSU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored LSU as they grabbed 31 boards, while North Texas only had 30
LSU heads into a battle against North Florida. North Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Angelo State.