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No. 6 LSU Pulls Away From Tennessee 89-73 After Halftime Reset

Kim Mulkey’s blunt halftime message preceded a defensive surge that bolstered LSU’s SEC tournament positioning.

Overview

  • Mikaylah Williams posted 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists while surpassing 1,500 career points.
  • Reserve guard MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 18 as LSU turned a 43-42 halftime edge into a lead that peaked at 18.
  • LSU tightened rebounding and help defense in the third quarter, won the frame 27-17, and finished with 50 points in the paint.
  • Tennessee made 11 three-pointers but fell to a fifth consecutive loss as LSU extended its series win streak to four.
  • The victory moved LSU to 25-4 (11-4 SEC) with one regular-season game remaining and strengthened its case for a double bye and favorable NCAA seeding.