OMAHA, Neb. (ap) - Max Mackinnon drilled six 3s on his way to 22 points as LSU overpowered Omaha 99–73 on Thursday night.

Mackinnon ignited a Tigers’ offense that overwhelmed the Mavericks from every angle. Dedan Thomas Jr. steered the attack with 15 points and 10 assists, repeatedly carving up Omaha’s defense and feeding shooters as LSU stretched a 13-point halftime lead into a rout.

Omaha hung around early in the second half behind Lance Waddles, who hit four 3s and finished with 19 points. His triple at the 12:22 mark cut the deficit to 69–48 — which was as close as the Mavericks would get. LSU answered immediately as Mackinnon drilled a pair of deep 3s.

Jalen Reed delivered 11 points and seven boards off the bench for LSU. Mike Nwoko closed with 14 points and LSU’s shooters combined

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