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ATLANTA -- Tadric Jackson scored 11 consecutive points in the first half and finished with a career-high 20 points on Monday as Georgia Tech beat Southern 77-62.Ben Lammers added 13 points, 15 rebounds and blocked a career-best nine shots for Georgia Tech (2-0), which had a school record 16 blocks.On Friday, Lammers registered career highs of 15 points and five blocked shots while grabbing eight rebounds in the Yellow Jackets 70-55 season-opening win over Tennessee Tech.I told him in the locker room that `If I could give you a big kiss on the cheek right now I would, but youre too sweaty, Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner said. It was as good as Ive seen since Ive been coaching.Jackson, who missed the season opener with a hamstring injury, came off the bench to help Tech expanded an 18-16 lead to 29-21. Corey Heyward added a 3-pointer and a free throw to push the margin to 12.Tech played closer to the pace that Pastner is seeking since leaving Memphis. But after building a 41-25 lead with a 19-4 run to close the first half, the Jackets shot just 40 percent (12-of-30) in the second. They made just 1 of 6 3-pointers and went 11-of-20 from the free-throw line.Trelun Banks scored 19 points for Southern (0-2), who upset Georgia Tech 93-78 in the only meeting between the programs in the 1993 NCAA Tournament. Shawn Prudhomme added 15.The coaches did a great job scouting, Lammers said. One of the reasons I was able to get that many blocks was I knew exactly what every player was going to do.Former Jacket Alvin Jones blocked nine shots three times in his Tech career, helping set the previous team record of 15 blocked shots in a game against University of the South in 1982.Hes very strong and physical, Southern coach Roman Banks said of Lammers. I told the guys that hes a guy who comes to work every day. He packs his lunch, and he brings his helmet. Dont look for anything fancy from him; he just beats you up for 40 minutes.BIG PICTURESouthern: The Jaguars cant be entirely disappointed with their showing Monday, as they held their own on the boards. Tech had just a 43-40 rebounding edge. Southern was competitive in nearly every way, except the Jaguars had a 24-of-72 shooting night (33 percent).Georgia Tech: Pastner might be pleased with the improved pace, but if the Jackets are going to be competitive this season in the ACC -where they were picked to finish near the bottom -- hes going to need his team to rebound better. The Jaguars led Tech in rebounding until late in the game.STAYING STRONGJosh Okogie followed up his 18-point college debut with another 18 points. He also added four rebounds and four assists.SAGGING SOUTHERNJared Sam scored six points on just 1-of-8 shooting. Coming into the season, Jared Sam would be our primary look, and I think he got worn down tonight, coach Banks said. Obviously, they were big and strong and that took a toll on our guys.UP NEXTSouthern: The Jaguars play at Sam Houston State on Thursday evening.Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets will stick around for the third of five home games to start the season when they play Ohio on Friday. Treveon Graham Jersey . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars. Jordan McLaughlin Jersey . In the response filed Wednesday to the complaint by 30-year-old Alexander Bradley, attorneys say the former University of Florida player is invoking his Fifth Amendment right that protects people from incriminating themselves. https://www.cheaptimberwolves.com/350j-jonny-flynn-jersey-timberwolves.html . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. Pooh Richardson Jersey . - Connor McDavid scored 53 seconds into overtime as the Erie Otters came from behind to defeat the visiting Guelph Storm 4-3 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Ricky Rubio Jersey . -- Vincent Lecavalier got everything but the desired result in his return to Tampa Bay. AUBURN, Ala. -- Gus Malzahn was ready to try anything to get a win for his Auburn Tigers.Malzahn relinquished offensive play-calling duties. Following his daughters advice, he traded his usual game-day visor for a cap. And then, when the clock expired and LSU players were celebrating an apparent last-second win, the Auburn coach put all his faith in a ruling he couldnt control.Daniel Carlson kicked six field goals and Auburn beat No. 18 LSU 18-13 on Saturday night after officials ruled Danny Etlings apparent last-gasp scoring pass came after time expired.Malzahn said he knew there were only zeroes on the clock before the snap to Etling.I was pretty confident time had expired, Malzahn said. It was just a matter of going to the booth and confirming it.Etling rolled to his right and found D.J. Shark in the back of the end zone on a 15-yard pass, setting off a short-lived celebration by LSU players.I dont know if Ive ever come as close to winning a game and finishing second as today, LSU coach Les Miles said.LSU center Ethan Pocic said he it was unbelievable to briefly believe his team won.One second you do but then one second you dont, but thats college football, Pocic said.The celebration shifted to the Auburn sideline and the similarly dramatic turn in emotions.It was terrifying, just knowing as an athlete, theres nothing you can do about it, said running back Kerryon Johnson, who led Auburn with 93 yards rushing. ... Just to see the clock run out and know its over officially made me feel great.It was an important for Auburn (2-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) and Malzahn, who faced increased criticism following losses to Top 25 teams Clemson and Texas A&M.I think it will give us some momentum moving forward, Malzahn said.Malzahn gave play-calling responsibility to offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee and said Lashlee will retain the role even after Auburn was held without a touchdown.An illegal shift penalty against LSU (2-2, 1-1) left the Tigers with a fourth-down play from the 15. There was only 1 second on the clock before officials huddled. Miles said officials said theyy were adding 3 seconds to the clock.dddddddddddd.We knew the referee was not going to blow a whistle, Miles said. He was going to raise a hand and drop it and the clock was going to start. We were trying to get off the play as fast as we could.LSU star running back Leonard Fournette had 16 carries for 101 yards.THE TAKEAWAYLSU: The LSU offense must improve if the Tigers are to realize their preseason expectations. LSU was held to 338 yards, including 118 yards passing by Etling.Auburn: Defense continues to be Auburns strength, but struggles by the offense drew sporadic boos from impatient fans throughout the game. Improvements will be needed; it will be difficult to pull off more SEC wins without reaching the end zone.POLL IMPLICATIONSWith the loss to unranked Auburn, LSU could fall out of the Top 25 with its second loss in four games. The Tigers began the season No. 5 before falling to Wisconsin in their opener.WAR BALD EAGLEMalzahn switched to a white Auburn baseball cap after advice from his concerned daughters. My daughters said something about me wearing a visor and I need to put on a hat because Im getting bald, he said. I saw a replay and it looked pretty bad so thats the reason Im going to wear a hat.TARGETING EJECTIONAuburn linebacker Tre Williams was ejected for targeting in the second quarter. There was no flag after Williams helmet-to-helmet hit knocked Etling out of the game for a play. A review by the officials determined Williams led with the crown of his helmet on the hit.UP NEXTLSU: The Tigers will face another SEC Western Division rival when they play Missouri in a home game next Saturday night. It will be only the second meeting between the teams and the first as SEC rivals. In the only other meeting, Missouri won 20-15 in the 1978 Liberty Bowl.Auburn: Auburn will take a break from its SEC schedule when it plays Louisiana-Monroe in its last of five straight home games.---AP College Football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '