After momentarily taking control of the game, the LSU basketball team struggled immensely in the final minutes before halftime of its Saturday afternoon showdown with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The Tigers trail 36-41 after the first 20 minutes of play. Here are four takeaways from the first half.
Ben Simmons is more aggressive on offense, and it pays off
One of the biggest keys to success for LSU on Saturday is for Ben Simmons to be more aggressive on offense. The freshman forward has done exactly that, scoring 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting.
Antonio Blakeney continues hot streak
After a disappointing stretch to start SEC play, Antonio Blakeney has bounced back by averaging 10.