Kentucky Stuns No. 9 LSU on Buzzer-Beating Three-Pointer in SEC Thriller

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a stunning conclusion to a heavyweight SEC clash, the Kentucky women's basketball team delivered a season-defining moment, upsetting No.9 LSU 64-63 on a buzzer-beating three-pointer Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats' last-second heave sent the home crowd at Memorial Coliseum into a frenzy and delivered a critical blow to the Tigers' conference title aspirations.With the game tied and 1. 7 seconds remaining, Kentucky inbounded the ball from half-court.The pass found its way to senior guard Maddie Scherr, who caught, turned, and launched a contested shot from the right wing that found nothing but net as the horn sounded. The play capped a frantic final minute that saw LSU erase a five-point deficit to tie the game with a layup on the preceding possession.Scherr finished with 15 points, while teammate Ajae Petty dominated inside with a game-high 21 points and 12 rebounds. For LSU, All-American forward Angel Reese recorded a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds but missed a key free throw in the final 30 seconds that could have extended the lead.The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for the Tigers (18-4, 5-3 SEC) and complicates their path in a crowded conference race. For Kentucky (11-10, 4-5 SEC), the victory marks a monumental turnaround, providing a signature win for first-year head coach Kyra Elzy and a potential catalyst for the second half of the season.'Our team never stopped believing,' Elzy said postgame. 'We drew that play up for Maddie, and she executed it perfectly.This is about our resilience. ' The Wildcats look to build on the momentum Thursday at Tennessee, while LSU aims to rebound at home against Florida.

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