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Recap - LSU Defeats Mississippi 75-61

LSU got 21 points from Trendon Watford en route to a 75-61 victory over Mississippi on Saturday at The Pavilion at Ole Miss.

LSU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.

LSU got 17 points from Javonte Smart and another 15 points from Darius Days. Javonte Smart contributed 6 assists, while Darius Days cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Mississippi got a 10-point performance from Austin Crowley, who was supported by 9 points from Jarkel Joiner. Devontae Shuler had 4 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi, while Luis Rodriguez grabbed 5 rebounds.

LSU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored LSU as they grabbed 29 boards, while Mississippi only had 27

Next game, LSU takes its act home to face Arkansas looking for another win. For Mississippi, they head on the road to face Florida.