LSU beat Jackson State, 79-65, at the PMAC in a game that remained close until the end.Sophomore guard Bo Spencer led LSU in scoring with 21 points. Senior center Chris Johnson was second on the team with 17.The contest was tied at 39 at halftime and was tied at 45 with 15:46 left in the second half.But LSU took a 48-47 lead with 13:44 remaining in the game and didn’t look back.
Basketball: Tigers win season opener, 79-65 — 3:47 p.m.
By Robert Stewart
Sports Writer
Sports Writer
November 15, 2008