The Northwestern Wildcats (1-0) will need to find a way to stop the LSU Tigers' offense if they want to advance to the next round of the Charlseton Classic. The Tigers (1-1) led at the half, 41-32, after going on an impressive nine point run midway through the first half.
With about 13 minutes remaining in the first half, the Wildcats led the Tigers with a score of 13-14, but the Tigers offense stormed back, scoring nine straight points over the next four minutes, to build a 22-14 lead.
With 16 minutes remaining in the game, the Tigers have been led so far by freshmen Johnny O'Bryant Iii (12 points, 6 rebounds) and Anthony Hickey (11 points). Meanwhile, senior forward John Shurna has carried the Northwestern team, collecting a team leading 25 points and 7 rebounds.
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