A week after dispatching then-No. 2 South Carolina, No. 3 Texas felled the other top team in the SEC on Sunday, defeating No. 5 LSU 65-58.
After being down for nearly the whole game, the Longhorns scraped back and held on for a hard-earned comeback victory.
After an evenly matched first quarter, LSU pulled away, outscoring Texas 18-9 in the second quarter. The Longhorns cut into that lead in the third quarter, but the Tigers pulled away again, going up by as many as 12 points. Texas didn’t quit, pushing past the Tigers during the final frame.
Halfway through the fourth quarter, the Longhorns took their first lead of the game after freshman guard Bryanna Preston got a steal and a layup to make it 50-49.
The final minutes saw a push-and-pull between the SEC squads, with Texas extending its lead and LSU quickly cutting into it. But the Tigers couldn’t break past the Longhorns, who — buoyed by a jubilant home crowd — outscored LSU 21-9 in the final quarter. The Tigers also had five fourth-quarter turnovers, all of them costly.
LSU’s Mikaylah Williams scored a game-high 18 points, including several key shots in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t carry her team over the finish line. Tigers forward Aneesah Morrow had a big game as well, putting up 15 points and 20 rebounds, plus three steals, and Flau’jae Johnson pitched in 16 points as well.
Texas star Madison Booker led the Longhorns with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Two other starters, forward Taylor Jones and guard Rori Harmon, put up double-digit points, but it was the depth of Texas’ bench — with seven points each from Preston and Jordan Lee — that gave the Longhorns the victory.
Sunday’s win marks Texas’ third victory over a top-10 team this week. The Longhorns ended South Carolina’s SEC win streak with a 66-62 win last Sunday and easily dispatched No. 8 Kentucky on Thursday. Sunday was also Texas’ 10th straight win.
Compared to the past few weeks, the rest of the Longhorns’ regular season will be much simpler. They will finish the season with three unranked opponents: Georgia, Mississippi State and Florida.
In a thrilling showdown between two college baseball powerhouses, No. 3 Texas staged a remarkable comeback to defeat No. 5 LSU in a nail-biting game. The Longhorns’ victory secured their third top-10 win of the week, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA.
The game started off with LSU taking an early lead, but Texas fought back with a strong offensive performance and solid pitching to eventually secure the win. The Longhorns’ resilience and determination were on full display as they battled back from a deficit to emerge victorious.
With this impressive win, Texas is proving that they are a team to watch this season. Their ability to compete and defeat some of the top teams in the country is a testament to their talent and skill. The Longhorns are undoubtedly a team on the rise, and their success against top-ranked opponents only further solidifies their place as a contender for the national championship.
Congratulations to No. 3 Texas on their thrilling comeback win over No. 5 LSU, marking their third top-10 victory of the week. This is a team that is not to be underestimated, and they are certainly making a statement with their impressive performance on the field. Keep an eye on the Longhorns as they continue their quest for greatness in the NCAA baseball season.
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