Box Score Box ScoreUpdated Season StatsThe Louisiana College men's basketball team dropped their home opener to LSU-Alexandria, the 5th ranked team in the nation in NAIA, by a final score of 70-56 on Friday night at the H.O. West Fieldhouse in Pineville, La.
The Generals length and athleticism was the key difference, as LSUA blocked 11 shots and outrebounded the Wildcats 49 to 38.
Brian Sylvester was dominant inside for the visitors, blocking seven shots and grabbing 16 rebounds, as the Generals held LC to just 27.6% (16-for-58) shooting from the field on the night.
Kevin Cottonham led LC in scoring with 15 points and seven assist while preseason All-American
Anthony Gaines, Jr. notched his second consecutive double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
The Wildcats (1-1) will be in action again on Wednesday against Division I in-state opponent Northwestern State in Natchitoches. That game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
