LSU women upset No. 15 Michigan State 58-56
BIMINI, Bahamas -- Khayla Pointer had 13 points, seven rebounds, four steals and three assists and LSU upset 15th-ranked Michigan State 58-56 in the Junkanoo Jam on Friday.
The Tigers dominated the second half, closing the third quarter on an 11-0 run and holding the Spartans to 17 points. MSU's Taryn McCutcheon had a chance to tie it just before the final buzzer but went 1 for 3 from the free-throw line.
Tiara Young added 10 points and four rebounds off the bench for the Tigers (6-1), who had 11 players score. Faustine Aifuwa grabbed eight boards to help LSU win the rebound battle 43-35.
McCutcheon scored 12 of her 18 points in the first half to help the Spartans (5-1) take a 39-32 lead into intermission. McCutcheon added seven rebounds and five steals. Nia Clouden scored 10 of her 12 points in the first half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Karen Preato
- Jules Gallien
- Natasha Camy
2024-25 Southeastern Conference Standings
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 1-0 | - | 12-0 |
| UCLA | 1-0 | - | 12-0 |
| Maryland | 1-0 | - | 11-0 |
| Michigan State | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| USC | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Michigan | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Nebraska | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Indiana | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 1 | 12-1 |
| Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Iowa | 0-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Oregon | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Penn State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Washington | 0-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Purdue | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
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