Cam Carter was the standout for LSU, scoring 24 points on an impressive 7-of-9 shooting, which included a perfect 2-of-2 from three-point range, while also grabbing six rebounds. Dji Bailey and Jordan Sears contributed with 13 and 11 points, respectively.

LSU basketball hosted the No. 1 team in America on Wednesday night. The Tigers came up short. Despite keeping the game within reach down the stretch, the Tigers fell to No. 1 Auburn 87-74 inside the PMAC on Wednesday.

Now sitting at 19-1 overall and 6-0 in conference play, here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s game: After opening the game missing its first nine shots, Auburn shot 40% from the floor against LSU. The orange and blue Tigers connected on just eight 3-point shots, shooting 32% as a team.

It’s been a struggle for the LSU Tigers who are 1-5 in the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers face their toughest tonight when they host number one ranked Auburn.