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LSU Stuns No. 14 Gonzaga in Thriller!
15 Nov
Summary
- LSU men's basketball team upset No. 14 Gonzaga 81-80.
- Donovan Dent scored 23 points and 10 assists, hitting the game-winner.
- Tigers overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to stay undefeated.
Will Wade's LSU men's basketball team secured a dramatic 81-80 victory against No. 14 Gonzaga in Spokane, marking their first major test of the season. The Tigers, now 4-0, faced the Bulldogs for the first time ever.
Fifth-year guard Donovan Dent was pivotal, leading all players with 23 points and 10 assists. His clutch three-pointer with just one second remaining sealed the win for LSU. This triumph is the team's first against a ranked opponent since February 21, 2024.
The Tigers overcame a significant 13-point deficit in the second half. Despite early offensive struggles for both teams, LSU utilized strong free-throw shooting and crucial offensive rebounds.
LSU's next game is a home contest against ULM on Wednesday.
