LSU Opens Australia Tour With 89-75 Win Over Newcastle

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NEWCASTLE, NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia – Australia native and LSU freshman sensation Ben Simmons returned to one of the places of his youth, the Newcastle Basketball Stadium, and posted a double double of 22 points and 10 rebounds to help the Tigers erase a 10-point second quarter deficit en route to an 89-75 decision over the Newcastle All-Stars Saturday night.

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