By CODY WORSHAM | Tiger Rag Editor
LSU surrendered 90+ points for the fourth time in five outings, and, for the fourth time in five outings, lost, this one a 92-62 dismantling by Texas A&M.
Antonio Blakeney scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for the Tigers (9-6, 1-3 in the SEC), who allowed the Aggies to exceed their season scoring average by 19 points and their SEC average by 29 points.
LSU's last five games has seen them allow opponents to score above their averages by an average of 20.5 PPG
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29.0— Cody Worsham (@CodyWorsham) January 12, 2017
Admon Gilder and Tony Trocha-Morelos had 14 each, leading five double figure scorers for an A&M (9-6, 1-3 SEC) squad that shot 56.7 percent from the floor, including 69 percent in the second half.
The Tigers fell behind 19-3 early, trimming the deficit to as little as five in the first half on a pair of Wayde Sims free throws. A&M never trailed though, and extended the lead to 16 by halftime and to as large as 35 with 4:24 to go.
LSU was beaten 47 to 32 on the boards, outshot 57 percent to 37 percent, and outscored 36 to 20 in bench points.
The Tigers return to action Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against Alabama.
Worst defense in years. Les may want to counsel Johnny on job opportunities.