In a thrilling showdown at the Sandy and John Pavilion, LSU's women's basketball team pulled off a comeback victory against Ole Miss, clinching a 78-70 win. The game wasn't just about the action on the court; it was also about the drama that unfolded afterward.
LSU's Amiya Joyner and Kate Koval added a unique twist to their celebration, waving around handheld cutouts of LSU's new football coach, Lane Kiffin. Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU after leading the Rebels for six seasons has added a new layer of intensity to the rivalry between these two schools. His departure, especially after the Egg Bowl and before Ole Miss's first College Football Playoff appearance, has left quite a mark in Oxford.
On the court, Joyner contributed with eight points, hitting 4 of her 5 shots, while Koval chipped in with two points. But it was the final quarter that truly defined the game. Ole Miss, at one point, had a comfortable 11-point lead, only to see it evaporate as they went ice-cold, missing all 17 of their shots in the last 10 minutes.
LSU seized the opportunity, closing out the game with a remarkable 19-1 run, leaving Ole Miss fans with plenty to ponder. The Tigers' resilience and the added off-court theatrics made this matchup one for the books, further fueling the growing rivalry between these two programs.