After overcoming a double-digit deficit and taking the lead late, LSU couldn't hold against Vanderbilt late as the Tigers fell to the Commodores, 77-71 on Saturday afternoon in Nashville.
LSU had several chances to cut into the lead late but the Tigers went 7-of-13 from the free-throw line in the second half and gave Vanderbilt a pair of extra chances after missed free throws in the final minute.
LSU forward Duop Reath finished with a career-high 31 points and added a season-high 13 rebounds but the Vanderbilt duo of Riley LaChance and Jeff Roberson combined for 46 points to lead the 'Dores to a victory.