LSU Falls to Kentucky in SEC Tournament

0:00On March 15, LSU men's basketball took a tough loss to the ninth ranked Kentucky Wildcats, falling 87-82 in the first round of the SEC tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena. The game stayed close through the first half, with Kentucky holding a slim 46-43 edge at the break after trading leads multiple. Times, both teams shot well from the field, but Kentucky edged out in threes and rebounds. LSU fans hoped for an upset, but the Tigers couldn't overcome Kentucky's late surge, including a 12-1 run that sealed the win. The defeat ends LSU season on a disappointing note after a gritty effort in the paint, and from the line, Max McKinnon led LSU with 28 points on 11 of 17 shooting, while Michael Nahuaco posted a double-double of 16 points and 12 boards. For Kentucky, Otega Oei topped the scores with 23 points in 8 rebounds. Meanwhile, the SEC tournament rolls on today with matchups like Mississippi State against

1:00Auburn at 3 p.m. Eastern, keeping the bracket wide open as top seats await in later rounds.