LSU junior guard Skylar Mays (4) is announced to the fans during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU freshmen guard Ja’vonte Smart (1) defends the basket during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU junior guards Marlon Taylor (14) and Skylar Mays (4) celebrate after a basketball during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) interacts with a young tiger fan during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU senior forward Kavell Bigby-Williams (11) Dunks the ball during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU cheerleaders perform during a time out during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU freshman forward Darius Days (22) passes the ball during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) brings the ball down the court during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU freshman forward Emmitt Williams (24) goes up for a layup during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU freshman forward Darius Days (22) celebrates after a basket during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU junior guard Skylar Mays (4) shoots the ball during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU junior guard Skylar Mays (4) shoots from three during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU freshman guard Ja’vonte Smart (1) goes up for a layup during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU junior guard Skylar Mays (4) shoots the ball during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU junior guard Marlon Taylor (14) lies on the ground after a foul during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) brings the ball down the court during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) fakes out a defender during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU tiger girls perform a halftime show during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU freshman Emmitt Williams (24) and Ja’vonte Smart (1) celebrate after a basket during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

Tiger Fans distract the shooter during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU senior forward Kavell Bigby Williams (11) dunks the ball during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) dives for a ball during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) prepares for a play during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU tiger girls cheer during a time out during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU coach Will Wayde expresses his excitement to the ref during the Tigers’ 83-78 victory over Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the PMAC.