LSU senior forward Aaron Epps (21) blocks a shot by Vanderbilt’s freshman guard Saben Lee (0) during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball walks out of the locker room before the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore forward Wayde Sims (44) plays defense against Vanderbilt’s freshman guard Saben Lee (0) during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU senior forward Aaron Epps (21) wins the tip off during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) holds the ball during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade walks into the locker room after the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Skylar Mays (4) attempts to drive to the basket during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

Mike the Tiger pumps up the crowd before the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU senior forward Aaron Epps (21) dunks the ball during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Skylar Mays (4) dribbles down the court during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore forward Wayde Sims (44) shoots a free throw during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore forward Wayde Sims (44) dunks the ball during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) dribbles the ball during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball fans cheer after a three pointer is scored during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU junior guard Daryl Edwards (5) plays defense against Vanderbilt’s sophomore guard Payton Willis (1) during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU graduate student guard Randy Onwuasor (14) gets the ball during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball fans crowd the PMAC before the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018.

LSU sophomore guard Skylar Mays (4) attempts to block Vanderbilt’s senior forward Jeff Roberson’s (11) shot during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU junior guard Brandon Sampson (0) stands during the introduction before the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.

LSU freshman guard Tremont Waters (3) shoots the ball during the Tigers’ 88-78 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the PMAC.