LSU Takes Down No. 18 Tennessee, 79-67

Per LSUSports.net: BATON ROUGE, La. – Sophomore Tari Eason claimed his fourth double-double of the season, scoring a season-high 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in No. 21 LSU’s 79-67 win over the No. 18 Tennessee Vols Saturday.

The Tigers were led by Xavier Pinson in the assist column with seven and Eric Gaines created four takeaways, which led the team in its winning effort.

The Vols were led by guard Kenndy Chandler, who finished the night with 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists. LSU outrebounded the Vols by eight, claiming a 41-33 edge on the glass.

The Tigers return to action when they travel to the O’Connell Center to take on the Florida Gators Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 6:00 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPNU or ESPN 2 and can be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network affiliates.

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