Tigers Drop Third Straight Game, Lose 77-65 at Ole Miss

LSU’s brutal start to SEC play extended into its second week as the Tigers dropped a third straight conference game Saturday evening at Ole Miss by a score of 77-65.

LSU (11-5, 0-3) trailed for the bulk of the game, and never led past the 3:00 mark of the first half. The Tigers opened up the game in a 7-0 hole but used a 15-0 run to grab a brief first half lead. Ole Miss would respond with a quick eight points in just a little over two minutes of game time to tie the game at 15.

Cam Carter hit a three to give LSU an 18-15 lead, and LSU would lead by as many as six points before Ole Miss wound up tying the game 23-23 with 3:42 to play in the half. Jordan Sears would hit a three to give LSU its…