DESTIN, Fla. — Dedan Thomas Jr. had 18 points to propel unbeaten LSU to a 71-62 victory over Drake on Friday night at the Emerald Coast Classic.

Thomas made 6 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers for the Tigers (6-0). He was 4 of 8 from the free-throw line, adding five assists and four rebounds.

Michael Nowko totaled 14 points, eight rebounds and two blocks for LSU and Max Mackinnon scored 11.

Jalen Quinn topped Drake (4-3) with 20 points and six rebounds. Jaehshon Thomas hit four 3-pointers and scored 16, while reserve Griffen Goodbary pitched in with 10 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Nwoko and reserve Rashad King both had eight points in the first half to help LSU take a 38-24 lead into the break. Quinn had 11 points to account for nearly half of the Drake offense.

Goodbary had

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