No. 6 LSU outlasted No. 16 Tennessee in an 89-87 thriller on Thursday night to hand the Lady Vols their second straight loss. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and playing tenacious defense. In the end, it was LSU who emerged victorious, thanks to a late game-winner that sealed the deal and kept their undefeated streak alive.
The Lady Tigers were led by their star player, who poured in a career-high 32 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 5 assists. She was instrumental in the team's victory, hitting several big shots down the stretch to help LSU build a lead. But Tennessee refused to go quietly, rallying from a 10-point deficit to take the lead with just over a minute remaining.
That's when LSU's star player took over, driving to the basket and drawing a foul with just 5 seconds left on the clock. She sank both free throws to put LSU up by 1, and then stole the inbounds pass and laid it in to give the Lady Tigers an 89-87 lead with just 0.5 seconds remaining. Tennessee had one last chance, but their desperation heave from half court was off the mark, and LSU celebrated their thrilling victory.
The win was a big one for LSU, who remains undefeated on the season. They'll look to keep their streak alive when they take on their next opponent, but for now, they can bask in the glory of their impressive win over a tough Tennessee team. As for the Lady Vols, they'll look to regroup and get back on track after their second straight loss. They'll face a tough test in their next game, but they'll be hungry to get back in the win column and prove themselves as one of the top teams in the country.