LSU is in a good spot as the calendar moves toward Christmas. The Tigers rank No. 31 in the NET with a 9-1 record.

LSU's win over SMU was a bounce-back for the Tigers after a dismal showing against Texas Tech.

LSU shot 62% from the floor and earned its first Quad 1 win of the season with an 89-77 victory over SMU at the Compete 4 Cause Classic in New Orleans.

No. 5 LSU extended its unbeaten start to 11-0 with an 87-61 win over Louisiana Tech in New Orleans, led by Flau'jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams.

LSU wide receivers Aaron Anderson, Chris Hilton Jr. and Zavion Thomas have accepted invitations to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Jan. 27 in Frisco, Texas, joining linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. as Tigers headed to the all-star showcase.