After a pair of wins decided by at least 30 points to open the season, LSU received its first challenge of the year against Florida International.

The first test of the season was passed as the Tigers beat Florida International 98-81 on Thursday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU (3-0) was led by Marquell Sutton with 19 points and 12 rebounds and Mike Nwoko with 19 points.

The Tigers missed their first four shots of the game as FIU packed the paint with defenders whenever anyone caught the ball within 10 feet.

The dry spell for a field goal ended once Pablo Tamba got a steal in the passing lane at the top of the key and finished a breakaway two-handed dunk at the 17:57 mark.

The graduate student transfer from UC Davis played a part in the next field goal as he drew a sec

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