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Even Without Its Top Scorer, L.S.U. Upsets No. 5 Tennessee

Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser, via Associated Press

Javonte Smart capped a career-best 29-point performance with a crucial rebound and go-ahead free throws in the final seconds, and No. 13 Louisiana State outlasted No. 5 Tennessee, 82-80, in overtime on Saturday in Baton Rouge, La.

Smart, a freshman who grew up near Baton Rouge, began to take over the game with about six minutes left in regulation, scoring 11 straight points to prevent Tennessee from pulling away.

Skyler Mays added 23 points, including a game-tying 3 with 1 minute 16 seconds left in regulation for L.S.U. (22-5, 12-2 Southeastern Conference), which pulled into a tie with Tennessee atop the SEC despite playing without its leading scorer, point guard Tremont Waters.