For the second straight game, LSU had early struggles fending off a mid-major team.

This time, it was against winless Alcorn State. The Tigers trailed for 14:27 in the first half.

The Tigers played more inspired after halftime to overpower their opponent 107-81 on Tuesday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU (4-0) was led by Mike Nwoko with a career-high 29 points and nine rebounds. Dedan Thomas had 16 points and six assists.

Entering the game, LSU was winning by an average of 29.4 points per game, which was second in the Southeastern Conference.

Nwoko made his presence known early as he scored his team's first three field goals. The LSU center threw down a pair of dunks within the first 60 seconds, then had a hook shot. He went on to make his first seven shots and 12 of 15 for t

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