NEWCASTLE, Australia -- In the first game of LSU Basketball's Australia tour, incoming freshman scored a game-high 22 points to lead the Tigers past Newcastle All-Stars, 89-75, early Saturday morning (CT).
Simmson made 7-of-17 field goal attempts and added 10 rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots in 37 minutes of action.
Fellow LSU newcomer Antonio Blakeney was 6-of-10 shooting for 16 points, while senior Keith Hornsby added 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting including three three-pointers. Tim Quarterman was the fourth Tiger in double figures scoring with 13 points and six assists.