NICEVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — The undefeated LSU Tigers put their perfect record on the line against the Drake Bulldogs in a non-conference men’s basketball matchup Friday at Raider Arena.

LSU (5-0) enters the contest riding a wave of dominant victories, having won each of its games by at least 15 points. The Tigers are coming off a 99-73 rout of Omaha last Friday, where Dedan Thomas recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists. Max Mackinnon added 22 points and Michael Nwoko scored 14.

The Bulldogs (4-2) have been inconsistent, mixing decisive wins with narrow defeats. Drake is looking to build momentum after a 98-52 victory over Buena Vista, also last Friday. Key contributors for the Bulldogs include Okku Federiko, who posted 16 points and six assists in that win, and Jalen Quinn, who added 13 points and six assists.

However, Drake’s two losses this season were a two-point overtime defeat to Robert Morris and a two-point loss to SIU Edwardsville, suggesting they can compete in close games.

The game presents a contrast in styles, with LSU’s high-powered offense averaging 96.6 points per game facing a Drake team that has shown resilience. The Tigers’ upcoming schedule includes a quick turnaround against DePaul on Saturday, while Drake hosts Western Illinois next Tuesday.