Knoxville, Tenn. – The LSU Tigers used a strong second half performance to defeat Tennessee, 78-64, Saturday afternoon in Thompson-Boling Arena. LSU improves to 9-4 on the season and 1-0 in SEC play.
Sophomore guard Javonte Smart led the LSU offense with a game high 21 points. The 21 points matches his season high. He also finished with four assists and two rebounds. Senior guard Skylar Mays scored 17 to go along with five rebounds, four assists and two steals in the game. Freshman forward Trendon Watford also scored in the double figures, finishing with 15 points.