Wed Feb 26 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Tennessee Edges Out LSU in Close SEC Battle

**BATON ROUGE, La.** – The No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers narrowly defeated the LSU Tigers 65-59 in a hard-fought Southeastern Conference matchup Tuesday night. Zakai Zeigler led the Volunteers with 17 points, while Felix Okpara contributed 15 and Chaz Lanier added 14 points and nine rebounds. Despite a slow start offensively, Tennessee built a commanding 15-point lead late in the game.

LSU, led by Vyctorius Miller’s 17 points and Cam Carter’s 12, kept the game competitive throughout, holding Tennessee significantly below their season scoring average. However, the Tigers’ own shooting struggles ultimately prevented a potential upset, similar to Georgia’s victory over No. 3 Florida earlier in the evening. Tennessee’s dominance on the boards, with a 44-28 rebounding advantage and 27 second-chance points, proved decisive in the final outcome.

The Volunteers’ win extends their recent success, marking their sixth victory in seven games. Both teams now look ahead to crucial weekend matchups: Tennessee hosts No. 6 Alabama, while LSU travels to face No. 24 Mississippi State.

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