A dramatic three-pointer from Tonie Morgan with just 0.5 seconds remaining handed No. 11 Kentucky a stunning 80-78 upset over fifth-ranked LSU, ending the Tigers' perfect start to the season.
In a high-stakes SEC opener at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Morgan’s heroics capped off one of the most remarkable individual performances in Kentucky history. The guard finished a grueling 39 minutes with 24 points, 12 assists, and—most impressively—zero turnovers, steering the Wildcats to their highest-ranked road win in program history.
For LSU and Associate Head Coach David Patrick, the result marks a first blemish on an otherwise flawless 14-1 record. Despite shooting nearly 50% from the field, the Tigers were out-rebounded 45-29, a statistic Coach Kim Mulkey described as a deciding factor in the outcome.
The victory moves Kentucky to 14-1 (1-0 SEC) and firmly establishes the Wildcats as a legitimate title contender in the conference. LSU will have little time to dwell on the loss as they prepare to travel to Nashville to face No. 12 Vanderbilt on Sunday.
|
