Defense helps LSU overcome offense’s woes in 20-14 win

Mountaineers’ rally comes up short

LSU versus West Virginia

RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE LSU head coach Les Miles, center, and his players sing the LSU Alma Mater after beating West Virginia 20-14 at Death Valley in Baton Rouge on Saturday, September 25, 2010….

LSU versus West Virginia

RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE LSU running back Stevan Ridley carries the ball late in the fourth quarter against West Virginia at Death Valley in Baton Rouge on Saturday, September 25, 2010….

LSU versus West Virginia

RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Stevan Ridley, left, is tackled by West Virginia’s #2, Robert Sands, at Death Valley in Baton Rouge on Saturday, September 25, 2010….

LSU versus West Virginia

RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE LSU backup quarterback Jarrett Lee came in for three downs against West Virginia at Death Valley in Baton Rouge on Saturday, September 25, 2010….