Live Updates/Thread: LSU vs. North Carolina Central

Tigers look to build off of their statement victory over Wake Forest, change starting lineup again.

Final: LSU 67, NC Central 57

Second Half 

For Adam Miller, Tuesday night will be one he wants to forget rather quickly. With 1 point on 0-for-8 shooting and 0-for-6 from three-point range with under five minutes in the game, it's been a tough showing for the gifted scorer.

Score Update: LSU 65, NC Central 53

Derek Fountain and KJ Williams have elevated the Tigers to a much needed offensive run. Fountain has been the best player on the floor tonight as he propels LSU to a double digit lead with five minutes remaining. 

NC Central is 7-of-10 to start the second half as they continue fighting to stay in this game. Impressive showing for the Eagles. 

Tigers are crashing the glass at an effective rate in the second half, but their inability to convert has halted any chance at pulling away. 

Score Update: LSU 47, NC Central 42

Former Louisiana guard Devin Butts knocks down a three-ball on his first possession after being subbed in and the Tigers' lead has shrunk to five. 12:00 remaining. 

Tigers fire back with five straight of their own. NC Central is certainly fighting to stay in this one, but KJ Williams' physicality has given them fits all night. 

Eagles start the half on a 7-0 run to cut the lead to single digits. LSU rolling with the same starters as the beginning of the game, but a quick foul on Adam Miller forces Matt McMahon to sub in Justice Williams off the bench. 

Halftime: LSU 40, NC Central 26

First Half 

LSU goes on a 17-3 run to end the first half led by a KJ Williams offensive explosion. Williams is up to 14 points at the half. 

The Tigers during defense into offense in the blink of an eye. A quick block by KJ Williams allows LSU to push the tempo and get an easy bucket on the other end. Huge momentum shift for the Tigers to take a 30-23 lead with 4:26 until half. 

Score Update: LSU 23, NC Central 21

Poor shooting half for LSU through the first 13 mintues. 0/9 from three, but their inside presence is giving NC Central fits. KJ Williams and Derek Fountain becoming too much. 

Second chance buckets have helped the Tigers stay alive offensively. KJ Williams continues to get it done. 

Derek Fountain is doing it all for LSU here through the first 10 minutes. He's up to 11 points on 4/5 shooting with seven rebounds and a block with 11:44 remaining in the half. Tigers lead 15-14. 

The Eagles start this game 4/6 from the field and 2/2 from three. Tigers unable to catch a break defensively but making up for it on the offensive end. 

Score Update: NC Central 10, LSU 9

NC Central showcasing their pass-first mentality here early. Four assists on four made baskets.

Derek Fountain is up to seven points and three rebounds through the first three minutes.

Derek Fountain begins the game proving why he's deserving of being in the starting lineup. A defensive anchor, Fountain's shot altering ability is what makes him such a lethal force 

Pregame 

Tigers rolling with a different starting lineup against N.C. Central after Cam Hayes' recent production. 

G: Cam Hayes

G: Justice Hill

G: Adam Miller

F: KJ Williams 

F: Derek Fountain