Thornton's 32 helps LSU clinch share of SEC title

Published Feb. 25, 2009 5:37 a.m. ET

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Marcus Thornton scored 32 points and No. 18 LSU clinched a share of the Southeastern Conference championship with an 81-75 victory against Florida on Tuesday night.

The Tigers (24-4, 12-1) have won nine straight overall and 12 in a row in SEC play. They can win their second outright conference title in the last four seasons with one victory in the last three games.