LSU is developing a reputation as a second-half team. The problem is coming out in the first half.
Once again on Tuesday night, LSU started sluggish before having the light come on in the second half. The Tigers trailed 43-36 to North Carolina Central at the break before rallying to a 70-66 victory at home.
LSU improved to 6-2 and it was the third win of the year in which the team trailed at halftime. LSU also was down to Wofford and Old Dominion before coming back.
Sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney was at a lost for words when trying to describe why the team hasn't been as effective in the first half so far this year.