First thoughts: No. 16 Auburn withstands LSU run, pulls away for double-digit win

Justin Hokansonby:Justin Hokanson01/18/23

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Wendell Green Jr. (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

Auburn watched a 15-point lead dwindle to two points during the middle parts of the game against LSU, but Bruce Pearl's bunch held strong, answered with their own run, and pulled away for their fourth straight SEC win, and sixth win in the last seven games. The final: Auburn 67, LSU 49. Here's First Thoughts from Auburn's first win at LSU since 2014-15.