UK Hoops suffered their first SEC loss of the season, falling 61-51 to LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Sunday afternoon.

The Cats forced 24 turnovers and had 30 more field-goal attempts than the Tigers, but were outscored by 20 points at the free-throw line.

LSU held the Cats to their lowest point total of the season in the loss.

Junior guard A’dia Mathis led the Cats’ efforts with 12 points and five assists.

The Cats remain in sole possession of first-place in the SEC with a 10-1 record, with a game at second-place Tennessee (8-2 SEC) looming next Monday.