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Tennessee Outlasts LSU, Extends Dominance of Tigers
Nate Ament scored 22 points with a 91% free throw accuracy to secure Tennessee's fifth consecutive win over LSU, aided by key plays from teammates Estrella and Gillespie.
- On Saturday night in Knoxville, Nate Ament scored 22 points, including nine of Tennessee's last 11, to help the Vols beat LSU 73-63.
- A 12-3 run early in the game put Tennessee ahead 21-10, and the Volunteers' frontcourt and rebounding advantage, including 24 rebounds by halftime, sustained their lead.
- Ament's box score tells the tale: Nate Ament shot 6-of-19 but made 10-of-11 free throws for 22 points, J.P. Estrella was 7-of-9 with 16 points and nine rebounds, and LSU shot 38% overall.
- The win moves Tennessee to 18-7 overall and 8-4 in SEC play, while LSU drops to 14-11 overall and 2-10 SEC; Tennessee prepares for a Wednesday game against Oklahoma.
- Ament's sixth 20-point game in nine suggests growing consistency as LSU faces a quick Tuesday trip to Texas after DJ Thomas Jr.'s season-ending surgery, LSU announced.
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
60% Left
L 60%
C 40%
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