No. 5 Tennessee secured a crucial 65-59 road victory over LSU on Tuesday night, helping the Volunteers move back up in ESPN’s latest Bracketology update. The win improved Tennessee’s record to 23-5 overall and 10-5 in SEC play, strengthening their case for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament 【8】.
The game remained tight throughout, with both teams struggling from beyond the arc. Tennessee held a narrow 26-23 lead at halftime, and their dominance on the boards proved to be the difference. The Vols outrebounded LSU 44-28 and capitalized with 27 second-chance points compared to LSU’s eight. Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee with 17 points, while Vyctorius Miller scored 17 for LSU 【7】.
With this victory, Tennessee builds momentum heading into their upcoming matchup against No. 24 Mississippi State on March 1. The Volunteers continue to solidify their position as a strong contender in March Madness 【
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