LSU Tigers Outlast Boston College in Overtime for 78–69 Win, Staying Undefeated

The LSU Tigers Men's Basketball team survived its biggest test of the season as they beat the Boston College Eagles in overtime by a score of 78-69. The Tigers now move to 8-0 on the season and win the first game of the ACC/SEC challenge.

It was the weakest showing of the season so far for LSU, but they clutched up when it mattered most.

They led 37-26 after the first half, but shot just 26.5% from the field and 9.1% from three in the second half as the Eagles soared back to force overtime. The Tigers when 3-for-3 from the field and, more importantly, 10-for-10 from the charity stripe.

Dedan Thomas Jr. led the team in scoring with 23 points, adding four boards and seven assists. Thomas is normally more efficient from the field, but it's good to see him at least get aggressive when things are fully working for the team.

Marquel Sutton had his second-best game since coming to LSU. He had 18 points and 13 rebounds. If he can become a guy who regularly grabs double-doubles, the front-court duo of him and Mike Nwoko could be fantastic.

The Tigers dominated in the paint, outscoring Boston College 40-22, which will come in handy on nights like this one, where they couldn't buy a three.

The Tigers' next game is among their most anticipated match of the non-conference schedule, against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The first top-25 matchup so far, a win would likely get LSU ranked, as they have already received votes.