LSU's success - and failures - have been closely tied to Ben Simmons' shooting.
The freshman sensation will look to help the 22nd-ranked Tigers avoid a third straight loss Monday night when they visit the College of Charleston.
LSU (3-2) seems likely to fall out of the rankings after back-to-back losses against tougher competition, though both defeats at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn came in close fashion. The team lost 81-80 against Marquette last Monday and 83-72 in overtime against North Carolina State the next day.
"We are hopeful that we can make sure we can clean up as a basketball team as we move forward prior to conference play," coach Johnny Jones said.