NCAAB · Final

LSU Tigers Defeat SE Louisiana Lions 78-65

Friday, December 19, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Pete Maravich Assembly Center

LSU Tigers 78, SE Louisiana Lions 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won SE Louisiana Lions vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers beat SE Louisiana Lions 78-65 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on December 19, 2025.

Who was favored in SE Louisiana Lions vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -9000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.

The LSU Tigers secured a solid victory over the SE Louisiana Lions with a final score of 78-65 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. This matchup showcased the Tigers' strong home performance, extending their record to 10-1 overall and 7-0 at home, while the Lions fell to 4-8 on the season.

LSU entered the game with a recent form of 9-1 over their last ten games, demonstrating their offensive prowess by averaging 88.5 points scored per game and allowing 70.6 points. Their last five games showed a record of 4-1, with an average of 78.4 points scored and 70.6 points allowed. In contrast, SE Louisiana's recent form was less impressive, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They averaged 66.4 points scored and 66.8 points allowed, with a streak of one loss leading into this game.

The home team’s performance was bolstered by their ability to dominate at home, where they have not lost a game this season. The Tigers had previously faced the Lions, and this matchup was anticipated due to LSU's strong record and scoring ability. The betting market reflected LSU's dominance, with DraftKings pricing the Tigers as 24.5-point favorites, indicating a significant expectation for their victory. The total points line was set at 144.5, with odds of -115.0 for the over and -105.0 for the under.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their usual lineups. The game conditions were typical for a home matchup, with the atmosphere likely favoring the Tigers as they played in front of their home crowd.

As the game progressed, LSU maintained control, with key plays contributing to their lead. Notable scoring plays included a layup from Marquel Sutton, who also made a significant 24-foot three-point jumper that pushed the score to 78-62 in the second half. The Tigers' consistent scoring and defensive efforts ultimately secured their victory, showcasing their strength as a top contender in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LSU -24.5	144.5 o -115 / u -105	SE Louisiana Lions +2500 · LSU Tigers -9000

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Leaders

PointsMarquel Sutton19LSU Tigers
AssistsDedan Thomas Jr.4LSU Tigers
ReboundsMarquel Sutton9LSU Tigers
PointsMakhi Myles15SE Louisiana Lions
AssistsPeter Hemschemeier3SE Louisiana Lions
ReboundsMakhi Myles6SE Louisiana Lions

Recent form

LSU Tigers

Last 10: 9-1Streak W188.5 scored · 70.6 allowed per game7-0 at home

W89-77vs SMU MustangsDec 14
L58-82at Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 7
W78-69at Boston College EaglesDec 4
W96-63vs DePaul Blue DemonsNov 30
W71-62at Drake BulldogsNov 29
W99-73vs Omaha MavericksNov 22
W107-81vs Alcorn State BravesNov 19
W98-81vs Florida International PanthersNov 14
W93-58vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersNov 11
W96-60vs Tarleton State TexansNov 6

SE Louisiana Lions

Last 10: 4-6Streak L166.4 scored · 66.8 allowed per game3-4 away

L69-70vs East Texas A&M LionsDec 16
W74-71at Houston Christian HuskiesDec 13
L68-76vs Northwestern State DemonsDec 7
W69-65at Navy MidshipmenNov 29
W76-68at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 28
L57-70at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 27
W71-45vs William Carey CrusadersNov 20
L68-75at Mississippi State BulldogsNov 15
L60-70at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 11
L52-58at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsNov 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Stephen F. Austin	28-6	-	20-2
McNeese	28-6	1	19-3
UT Rio Grande Valley	19-14	6	14-8
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi	18-15	7	13-9
LSU New Orleans	15-18	8	12-10
Nicholls	14-19	8	12-10
Houston Christian	12-20	12	8-14
Northwestern State	10-22	12	8-14
Incarnate Word	12-19	13	7-15
Lamar	12-19	13	7-15
East Texas A&M	11-21	14	6-16
SE Louisiana	9-22	14	6-16
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	SE Louisiana Lions	LSU Tigers
Field goals	24-56	25-46
Field goal %	43	54
Three-pointers	6-25	9-22
Three-point %	24	41
Free throws	11-15	19-27
Free throw %	73	70
Rebounds	29	29
Offensive rebounds	10	6
Defensive rebounds	19	23
Assists	8	13
Steals	5	8
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	9	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	14
Fast-break points	4	5
Points in the paint	28	28
Fouls	18	17
Largest lead	2	18
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	1	98

How the scoring went

1st Half34-44Ethan Pickett makes layup
1st Half34-45Max Mackinnon makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half34-46Max Mackinnon makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half36-46Isaiah Gaines makes layup (Peter Hemschemeier assists)
1st Half36-48Dedan Thomas Jr. makes 15-foot jumper
1st Half36-50Marquel Sutton makes 5-foot dunk (Dedan Thomas Jr. assists)
2nd Half36-51Mike Nwoko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-52Mike Nwoko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-53Mike Nwoko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-53Ethan Pickett makes layup
2nd Half40-53Peter Hemschemeier makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half40-54Max Mackinnon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-54Jalen Forrest makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half42-57Max Mackinnon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dedan Thomas Jr. assists)
2nd Half42-59Dedan Thomas Jr. makes layup
2nd Half43-59Jeremy Elyzee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-61Marquel Sutton makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half44-61Makhi Myles makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half45-61Makhi Myles makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half46-61Makhi Myles makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half48-61Jalen Forrest makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half50-61Makhi Myles makes 1-foot dunk (Peter Hemschemeier assists)
2nd Half52-61Makhi Myles makes layup
2nd Half52-63Jalen Reece makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half53-63Jalen Forrest makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-63Jalen Forrest makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-64Marquel Sutton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-65Marquel Sutton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-65Peter Hemschemeier makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Forrest assists)
2nd Half57-67Mike Nwoko makes layup
2nd Half57-69Mike Nwoko makes layup
2nd Half57-72Marquel Sutton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Max Mackinnon assists)
2nd Half58-72Isaiah Gaines makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-72Jalen Forrest makes layup (Peter Hemschemeier assists)
2nd Half60-73Robert Miller III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-73Jeremy Elyzee makes layup
2nd Half62-75Marquel Sutton makes layup (Dedan Thomas Jr. assists)
2nd Half62-78Marquel Sutton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Max Mackinnon assists)
2nd Half63-78Ethan Pickett makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-78Garrett Shoemaker makes layup