LSU's Vyctorius Miller (0) slams the ball home for two in the first half of LSU men’s basketball game vs. Loyola-New Orleans Tuesday in LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU led 54-12 at the half.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Obviously thrilled.” That is how LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon described how he feels after his team’s 76-65 road win over Kansas State on Thursday. LSU (3-0) was unselfish on offense, sharp on defense, aggressive on the glass and resembled an NCAA Tournament-caliber team.
However, it is still November. There are numerous challenges ahead and games LSU cannot overlook such as its next contest against Charleston Southern (1-4), which it plays at 7 p.m.
Tuesday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers' success in Manhattan, Kansas, suggests they can compete with most power programs. To do that, it’ll need starting guard Cam Carter , who is averaging 20.
7 points per game, to continue performing like an All-SEC-type of player. If LSU wants to win on the margins, it must find consistent scoring juice from members of its bench. Arguably the leading candidate for that spot is true freshman Vyctorius Miller, who delivered his first strong game of his collegiate career against the Wildcats.
He finished with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes. In his first two games, Miller played 21 total minutes and had three points and shot 1 of 7. McMahon spoke highl.
