Mays Scores 19, LSU Escapes With 79-74 Win Against Yale

Per ESPN: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Skylar Mays hit four free throws in the final 15 seconds to help embattled LSU slip past 14th-seeded Yale 79-74 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

Mays scored 19 points but sealed the game from the charity stripe, and the Tigers (27-6) needed each one of his free throws.

Complete Recap
Box Score

Up Next: LSU will face the winner of Maryland-Belmont on Saturday.