AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn's Walker Kessler blocked three shots before LSU made a single one.
It was that kind of night for both Auburn's 7-foot-1 center and LSU's offense.
Kessler had 16 points, a career-high 11 blocked shots and 10 rebounds to lead No. 11 Auburn to a 70-55 victory over previously unbeaten No. 16 LSU on Wednesday night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
"I think that we have, if not the best defense in the country, one of the most elite ones," Kessler said. "I think we showed that tonight. We played aggressive, blocked shots, went after loose balls.