LSU Edges Tennessee 89-87 in SEC Showdown

No. 6 LSU secured a dramatic 89-87 victory over No. 16 Tennessee, maintaining their undefeated streak in women's college basketball. Kailyn Gilbert was the hero for LSU, scoring an acrobatic basket with just 0.7 seconds left, which helped the team improve to 18-0. Despite trailing by as much as 18 points, Tennessee mounted an impressive comeback led by Jewel Spear and Talaysia Cooper, who scored 25 and 24 points, respectively. LSU's Aneesah Morrow also delivered a strong performance with 23 points and 21 rebounds. The game was a testament to Tennessee's competitiveness under new coach Kim Caldwell, even as they suffered their second consecutive loss. Both teams demonstrated impressive playmaking skills, but LSU's strategic execution in the final moments was the decisive factor.