ncaab Game Recap
Recap - LSU Defeats Mississippi 73-63
Javonte Smart scored 21 points leading LSU to a 73-63 victory over Mississippi at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Saturday.
Bettors who backed LSU were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -11.0.
LSU got 13 points from Marlon Taylor and another 13 points from Trendon Watford. Javonte Smart contributed 3 assists, while Marlon Taylor cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Mississippi got 28 points from Devontae Shuler in a losing cause and another 11 points from Khadim Sy. Austin Crowley contributed 3 assists for them, while Devontae Shuler had 7 rebounds.
LSU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
LSU had a 42-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, LSU takes its act on the road to face Vanderbilt looking for another win. For Mississippi, they head home to face South Carolina.