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LSU Defeats Missouri 75-55 - Recap
LSU cruised to victory on Saturday, running Missouri out of the gym and running up a 75-55 score at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Bettors who backed LSU were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.5 at sportsbooks.
LSU got 18 points from Tari Eason and another 11 points from Brandon Murray. Xavier Pinson contributed 3 assists, while Shareef O'Neal cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Missouri got a 14-point performance from Javon Pickett, who was supported by 12 points from Amari Davis. Javon Pickett had 7 assists in a losing cause for Missouri, while Kobe Brown grabbed 8 rebounds.
LSU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Missouri had a 31-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, LSU takes its act on the road to face Arkansas looking for another win. For Missouri, they head on the road to face South Carolina.