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Wake Forest Falls 72-70 to LSU - Recap

KJ Williams scored 35 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for LSU on Saturday, leading them to a 72-70 victory over Wake Forest at State Farm Arena.

LSU was a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

LSU got 13 points from Cam Hayes and another 11 points from Derek Fountain. Justice Hill contributed 6 assists, while KJ Williams cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Wake Forest got a 26-point performance from Tyree Appleby, who was supported by 13 points from Matthew Marsh. Tyree Appleby had 6 assists in a losing cause for Wake Forest, while Matthew Marsh grabbed 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Wake Forest were victorious, as the score was 41-34 at the break.

Wake Forest had a 33-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, LSU takes its act home to face North Carolina Central looking for another win. For Wake Forest, they head home to face Appalachian State.