LSU’s hopes of avenging its lone loss to South Carolina and capturing an SEC title in coach Kim Mulkey’s first season came to an end on Saturday night.
The No. 2-seeded Tigers suffered just their second loss of the year against No. 3-seeded Tennessee in Greenville, South Carolina, losing 69-67 to the Vols, who advanced to take on the Gamecocks on Sunday instead.
LSU outshot Tennessee in this game, though neither squad was particularly strong offensively. Still, the Tigers’ stars showed out. Angel Reese got back to her double-double ways with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Alexis Morris also crossed the 20-point threshold.
But LSU gifted the Volunteers 21 points at the charity stripe and allowed 26 to UT star Rickea Jackson as its run ended one game shy of the championship.
Now, LSU will have to wait to find out its NCAA Tournament fate until selection sunday next weekend on March 12. As the No. 4 team in the country, a No. 1 seed is a possibility for this squad, though a No. 2 seed seems more likely.
Here were the photos from Saturday’s semifinal loss.
NCAA Womens Basketball: SEC Conference Tournament Semifinals-Tennesse vs Louisiana State
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; LSU forward LaDazhia Williams (0) shoots the ball against Tennessee…
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; LSU forward LaDazhia Williams (0) shoots the ball against Tennessee forward Caroline Striplin (11) during the first quarter at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Womens Basketball: SEC Conference Tournament Semifinals-Tennesse vs Louisiana State
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee coach Kellie Harper communicates with players during the first…
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee coach Kellie Harper communicates with players during the first quarter against LSU at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
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