SMU 77, at LSU 89

NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — In a game defined by offensive efficiency and a decisive second-half surge, the LSU Tigers handed the SMU Mustangs their second loss of the season with an 89-77 victory in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Smoothie King Center. The contest, which featured 11 lead changes and five ties in the first half, ultimately turned on LSU’s superior shot-making and a critical stretch after halftime. Despite a valiant effort from SMU, which entered the game as a significant favorite according to advanced metrics, the Tigers’ balanced attack and a standout performance from guard Dedan… Read more...