LSU Triumphs Over Ole Miss in Thrilling Comeback
In an intense showdown on Thursday night, No. 7 LSU showcased their resilience by overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final eight minutes to triumph over No. 17 Mississippi with a score of 78-70. Leading the charge for LSU was MiLaysia Fulwiley, who delivered an impressive performance, scoring 26 points and sealing the victory with a crucial layup just 46 seconds before the final buzzer.
Game Highlights
The game took a decisive turn as LSU (23-4, 9-4 in the Southeastern Conference) unleashed a formidable rally, outscoring the Rebels (21-7, 8-5) 24-5 in the closing stretch. Flau’jae Johnson contributed significantly with 18 points, five rebounds, and three assists, despite being hampered by a lower-body injury and limited to mostly second-half play, eventually fouling out with less than a minute remaining.
On the other side of the court, Cotie McMahon led Ole Miss with 25 points, showcasing an explosive first half where she scored 18 points. Ole Miss went into halftime with a narrow lead of 43-37, buoyed by strong performances from Christeen Iwuala and Latasha Lattimore, each of whom contributed 13 and 12 points, respectively, alongside collecting eight rebounds.
Defensive Standout
In the latter part of the game, Ole Miss was ahead 65-54 after two free throws from Lattimore, but LSU’s aggressive defense proved crucial as they held the Rebels to a shocking 0-for-17 shooting from the field in the fourth quarter. LSU capitalized on this defensive effort, converting 80% of their free throws with 16 successful attempts out of 20, including a strong performance down the stretch as Fulwiley and Johnson combined to go 9 for 12 from the free-throw line. LSU also dominated the rebounding battle, finishing with a 42-37 advantage, with Amiya Joyner pulling down nine boards.
Looking Ahead
This defeat marked another challenge for Ole Miss, as this was their second loss within just five days against ranked opponents, following a previous victory over No. 22 Tennessee and a loss at No. 16 Kentucky.
Looking ahead, LSU prepares for a two-game homestand starting with a matchup against Missouri on Sunday, while Ole Miss will face the formidable challenge of visiting the No. 3-ranked South Carolina, who leads the SEC.
