The Lady Vols made a trip to Baton Rouge and left with the narrowest of victories Sunday afternoon, edging LSU, 64-63, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
It was Tennessee’s first win over the Tigers (4-6, 2-2 SEC) on the road in its last four tries.
It was also a game that featured head coaches Kellie Harper and Nikki Fargas. Harper and Fargas both played for the legendary Pat Summitt at Tennessee.
Junior Rae Burrell scored 18 points to pace Tennessee (8-1, 2-0). She also had three rebounds and three blocks for the Lady Vols.
Tamari Key scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds for UT, which overcame a first-quarter deficit to take a 33-32 lead at halftime.
Jordan Horston finished with 12 points and Kasi Kushkitua chipped in with eight points and seven rebounds. Rennia Davis scored eight points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Found a way on the road!
Headed back home to face Georgia on Thursday night.#GoLadyVols pic.twitter.com/pTTbjZULgB
— Lady Vol Basketball (@LadyVol_Hoops) January 10, 2021
LSU’s Khayla Pointer led all scorers with 25 points.
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