Coming off a disappointing loss, LSU desperately needed to get back in the win column.
In their last outing, LSU blew a 15 point lead en-route to dropping a winnable game against Houston. Today, the Tigers were able to hold onto a 15 point second half lead.
Saint Mary’s gave LSU all that they could handle in this ballgame. Despite being down for much of the game, the Gaels would not go away. Saint Mary’s was able to shrink the LSU lead to just four points with a minute left to play. But, two Emmitt Williams free throws and a Tremont Waters layup secured the win for the Tigers.