LSU Advances to Elite Eight After 80-73 Win Over NC State

The No. 3 seed LSU women’s basketball team secured an 80-73 victory over the second-seeded N.C. State in the NCAA Tournament regional semifinal, marking their third consecutive trip to the Elite Eight. Led by Aneesah Morrow, who scored 30 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, LSU overcame a late deficit with a strong fourth-quarter performance, including a pivotal block by Kailyn Gilbert that set up Mikaylah Williams’ go-ahead layup. The game was tightly contested, featuring multiple lead changes, but LSU closed the game on a 10-0 run. LSU will face either top-seeded UCLA or No. 5 Mississippi in their next matchup. The Tigers out-rebounded the Wolfpack 52-36, with Morrow achieving her 30th double-double of the season. N.C. State, despite a notable performance from Zoe Brooks, fell short in their attempt to reach the Final Four for a second straight year.