Hoops talk

For all of the good reviews the LSU basketball team got for blitzing its way through a cream-puff schedule, the Tigers still need to learn how to win on the road.



They were competitive with Texas A&M (in Houston) and even Alabama on Sunday but not-so-much at Utah.



Because of the preciousness of road wins in conference, it will be imperative for LSU to play well on Wednesday.



And that may be easier said than done.



South Carolina has already won on the road against a better team and tougher environment (Baylor).



LSU might have some margin for error if the Tigers had a road win or had played a tougher nonconference schedule. As it is, home games are a must if LSU has postseason aspirations.