Morris helps No. 5 LSU weather lull in 77-57 win over Mizzou
By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer
Alexis Morris hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Angel Reese overcame early foul trouble to score 20 points with 12 rebounds, and fifth-ranked LSU survived a second-half lull for a 77-57 victory over Missouri on Thursday night. Jasmine Carson also had 12 points for LSU, which extended the best start in school history to 17-0 and 5-0 in SEC play. Lauren Hansen hit four 3-pointers and scored 22 points for Missouri, which has now lost back-to-back games after three straight wins to open league play. The Tigers dropped to 14-4 overall and 3-2 in the conference.