-17: LSU’s opening deficit
That’s the game right here. LSU’s made a bad habit of getting down early but they’ve been able to overcome each and every time. But LSU finally stepped up in weight class and the other Tigers in their gym put LSU in a hole they couldn’t climb out of.
+2: LSU’s scoring advantage the rest of the game
Give credit to LSU, they outscored Auburn 54-52 the rest of the way. If you take away the 18-1 start, LSU wins its SEC opener and Will Wade gets his first win at Auburn.