LSU basketball: Tigers release 2019-20 non-conference schedule

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LSU basketball has released its 2019-20 non-conference schedule.

The Tigers will try to bulk up their NCAA Tournament resume with several intriguing matchups.

Here’s the full list of non-conference opponents, courtesy of the team’s official website:

  • Nov. 8 vs. Bowling Green
  • Nov. 13 at VCU
  • Nov. 16 vs. Nicholls State
  • Nov. 19 vs. UMBC
  • Nov. 22 vs. TBD (Jamaica Classic)
  • Nov. 24 vs. TBD (Jamaica Classic)
  • Nov. 29 vs. Missouri State
  • Dec. 3 vs. New Orleans
  • Dec. 9 vs. Northwestern State
  • Dec. 18 vs. East Tennessee State
  • Dec. 21 vs. USC (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Dec. 29 vs. Liberty
  • Jan. 25 at Texas

LSU captured the SEC regular season title last season and advanced to the Sweet 16.

The Tigers return several key contributors and add a top 35 recruiting class to the mix, led by 5-star power forward Trenton Watford.

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