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LSU vs Tennessee Final: 79-67 - Recap

Tari Eason scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading LSU over Tennessee, 79-67, on Saturday at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU was a -2.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Darius Days had 15 points for LSU and Brandon Murray chipped in with 13 points. Xavier Pinson had 7 assists for them, while Tari Eason was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Tennessee got a 19-point performance from Kennedy Chandler, who was supported by 14 points from Santiago Vescovi. Santiago Vescovi had 3 assists in a losing cause for Tennessee, while Uros Plavsic grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed LSU were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

The rebound battle favored LSU as they grabbed 36 boards, while Tennessee only had 32

LSU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Florida. Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track vs. South Carolina.