BATON ROUGE, La. – Jason Kimbrough scored a team-high 16 points, including four three-pointers, but Texas Southern fell 92-51 at LSU on Friday night inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

The Tigers opened the contest with confidence as Bilal scored consecutive baskets to give TSU an early 4-2 advantage. Both teams exchanged leads in the opening minutes as the Tigers led 11-7 after a four-point play from Ahmed Nedal. However, the lead would be the last time TSU was in control as LSU went on a 13-0 run to lead 20-11 during a four-minute span. TSU would cut the deficit to 20-15 after a Josh Akpovwa layup. LSU attempted to pull wau but TSU hung around and stayed within six (27-21) at the 6:45 mark after two free throws from Akpova. But once again, LSU would get hot from the field and close out the half on roll as they outscored TSU 20-7 for a 47-28 halftime lead.

 LSU maintained its momentum after intermission, opening the second half with a 28-12 scoring surge to extend its lead. Texas Southern managed 23 second-half points, including four three-pointers, but could not close the deficit. Despite the offensive struggles, Texas Southern continued to create defensive opportunities, forcing 14 LSU turnovers and collecting 12 steals. The Tigers also connected on seven three-pointers for the contest, with Kimbrough accounting for four.

Kimbrough finished 5-of-10 from the field to lead the Tigers offensively, while Karris Bilal added nine points and a team-high four steals. Ben Vungo provided a presence inside with six points, nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals.

The contest also marked a reunion with former Texas Southern head coach Johnny Jones, now an assistant coach at LSU. 

TSU is back in action Tuesday night at home against College of Biblical Studies - Houston for a 6 p.m. tip.