LSU fends off stubborn La. Tech

Published Nov. 15, 2009 9:54 a.m. ET

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Keiland Williams moved piles, slipped tackles and ultimately broke the will of an upstart underdog trying to beat mighty LSU for the first time in more than a century.

Making his first start of the season, Williams ran for 116 yards and two second-half touchdowns, helping the ninth-ranked Tigers fend off Louisiana Tech 24-16 on Saturday night.

"It definitely gives you more confidence when you are out there knowing that you are not going to be pulled after one or two carries," said Williams, who moved up on the depth chart when Charles Scott broke his collarbone last weekend at Alabama.

"You know if you can break a run for 10 or 15 yards, you are going to get a chance to stay in the game, work up a sweat and get things flowing. You find yourself more relaxed and you're able to make more plays," he said.