The LSU Tigers showed a determination and effort that gave them every chance to stay with the No. 4/3 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum before falling by a score of 80-73. Alabama outscored the Tigers 50-43 in the second half of play to get the victory to improve to 17-3 and 5-1 in the SEC.

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LSU men's basketball fell 80-73 to No.4 Alabama but put forth an effort that proved its toughness and that it can play well against anybody.

No. 1 Auburn abated LSU’s fast starts to begin the first and second halves and came out on top 87-74 Wednesday night at the Maravich Center. LSU is now 12-8 on the season and 1-6 in SEC play, while Auburn improved to 19-1 and remains unblemished in league play at 7-0.