Oxford, Miss. – The LSU Tigers powered past Ole Miss, 80-76, Saturday night at The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The Tigers improve to 13-4 on the season and 5-0 in conference play. Ole Miss falls to 9-8 overall and 0-4 in SEC play.
Sophomore guard Javonte Smart led the LSU offense with 20 points. He also picked up six boards and three assists. Sophomore forward Emmitt Williams scored 17 to go with seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Senior guard Marlon Taylor finished with 13 points and six boards. Senior guard Skylar Mays had 15 points in the win.