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LSU Downs Mississippi State 94-80 - Match Report
Javonte Smart scored 22 points and added 11 assists for a double-double, leading LSU over Mississippi State, 94-80, on Wednesday at Humphrey Coliseum.
LSU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs.
LSU got 22 points from Javonte Smart and another 16 points from Darius Days. Javonte Smart contributed 11 assists, while Darius Days cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Mississippi State got a 24-point performance from Tolu Smith, who was supported by 20 points from Derek Fountain. Iverson Molinar had 4 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi State, while Tolu Smith grabbed 11 rebounds.
LSU led at halftime, 41-40.
Mississippi State had a 27-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
LSU heads into a battle against Tennessee. Mississippi State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vanderbilt.