The Tigers had a chance to pick up a solid Quadrant 2 win against Georgia on Wednesday night, but they came up short in a 68-66 loss that dropped them to 11-8 on the season and 3-3 in SEC play.
Jalen Cook made a clutch layup with 16 seconds left as the Tigers trailed by two, and he was fouled on the play. He made the subsequent free throw to give LSU the lead, and on the other end, Georgia missed a shot. But the Bulldogs got the offensive rebound, and center Russell Tchewa put in the go-ahead layup as he was fouled as well.
Jordan Wright had a shot at a game-winning three-pointer, but it rimmed out as the Tigers missed out on a Quadrant 2 win. They’ll be back in action on Saturday as they travel to take on an Alabama team that knocked off No. 8 Auburn on Wednesday night.
In the meantime, here are the photos from the disappointing loss to the Bulldogs.
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Georgia
Jan 24, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Silas Demary Jr. (4) and LSU Tigers…
Jan 24, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Silas Demary Jr. (4) and LSU Tigers forward Jalen Reed (13) go after a loose ball during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Louisiana State at Georgia
Jan 24, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs center Russel Tchewa (54) tries to get to…
Jan 24, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs center Russel Tchewa (54) tries to get to the basket between LSU Tigers forward Will Baker (9) and forward Jalen Reed (13) during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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