LSU Women's Basketball Defeats Washington 68-67

In a thrilling finish, No. 7 LSU women's basketball overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat Washington 68-67 in the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship. Kailyn Gilbert scored the game-winning layup with just 1.6 seconds left on the clock after a scramble for a loose ball, sealing the victory with a final steal. LSU's Aneesah Morrow and Flau'Jae Johnson both contributed 19 points, while Sa'Myah Smith recorded a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. The Tigers struggled offensively, shooting only 33% from the field, but capitalized on second-chance opportunities with 26 points from offensive rebounds. Washington's Sayvia Sellers led all scorers with 24 points, but the Huskies' late-game mistakes proved costly. LSU will face N.C. State next in the tournament's championship game.