Fifth-year senior Donovan Dent scored 23 points and delivered a game-winning three-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining to lift LSU to an 81-80 road upset over No. 14 Gonzaga on Yahoo Sports.
Dent also added 10 assists to secure his third double-double of the season for the Tigers, according to Yahoo Sports.
The thrilling finish came after Gonzaga’s Davis Fogle stepped to the free-throw line with 12 seconds left and missed his second attempt, leaving the door open for LSU’s final possession, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Dent dribbled the clock down and stepped back before sinking the decisive shot to cap off a remarkable comeback for head coach Will Wade, per Yahoo Sports.
Gonzaga built a 13-point lead over LSU at the 8:11 mark of the second half under coach Mark Few, per Yahoo Sports.
LSU chipped away at the deficit, aided by Abdi Bashir Jr., who hit five three-pointers and finished with 15 points, according to Yahoo Sports.
Michael Ruzic contributed heavily off the bench with 12 points and 12 rebounds, notching his second double-double of the season, per Yahoo Sports.
Braden Huff led the Bulldogs with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Fogle added 15 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, according to Yahoo Sports.
The victory improves LSU’s record to 4-0 as the team prepares to return to Baton Rouge to face Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday night, per Yahoo Sports.