Kentucky had won 10 straight games. LSU had won 12 of its last 13.
Except for the controversial ending, Tuesday night’s game in Rupp Arena lived up to that heavyweight billing.
Kevell Bigby-Williams’ tip-in at the buzzer gave LSU a 73-71 victory. Or did it?
Replays suggested the ball was in the cylinder when Bigby-Williams’ touched it. But after a review, the shot was called good.
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LSU, which won at Kentucky for only the second time since 1989, moved into sole possession of second place in the Southeastern Conference at 10-1.