LSU Stops Texas' Streak at Three

A well-coached Texas team came into the friendly confines of the Peapack Gym with an undefeated record and dreams of a perfect season.  But like many teams before them, the Peapack Gym dashed those dreams.

LSU was playing shorthanded.  Center Ryan Lane was out with flu-like symptoms.  Guard Nick Liccardi was on the disabled list with a concussion suffered while skiing.  The rest of the LSU team came together and played like a team.

LSU moved out to a 7-0 lead in a first quarter that was marred by fouls and injuries.  LSU was playing outstanding defense, but there seemed to be a lid on the basket.  The lid didn't come off of the basket in the second quarter, but LSU held on to a 11-6 lead at the half.

The offense came alive in the second half.  Walter "the Bandit" Rivas exploded for seven of his 11 points and Will "the Thrill" dropped in fourteen of his seventeen points.  The game marked the fourth consecutive game where LSU's dynamic duo have both scored in double figures.

Anthony D. scored 11 to pace Texas.  His twin brother, Mark, added 6.

LSU will defend their three game winning streak against Villanova on Saturday in Peapack.