US EditionAshlon Jackson’s Buzzer-Beating 3 Sends Duke Past LSU 87-85 in the Sweet 16
Ashlon Jackson scored 19 points including the game-winning 3-pointer as Duke overcame an 11-point deficit to defeat LSU 87-85 and advance to the Elite Eight.
- On Friday, Duke guard Ashlon Jackson hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lift third-seeded Duke over No. 2 seed LSU, 87-85, in the Sweet 16, securing the Blue Devils' second consecutive Elite Eight appearance.
- LSU held an 85-84 lead following two free throws by Mikaylah Williams with nine seconds remaining; after Duke missed a 3-pointer, the Blue Devils secured an offensive rebound with two seconds left, setting up Jackson's final shot.
- Duke senior guard Taina Mair and forward Toby Fournier each scored 22 points, while LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley added 28 in the loss as Duke avenged an early-season defeat to the Tigers.
- LSU coach Kim Mulkey disputed social media reports claiming retirement, saying she plans to remain at LSU, while senior guard Flau'jae Johnson finished her illustrious career with 13 points, five rebounds, and four personal fouls.
- Duke advances to the Elite Eight to face top-seeded UCLA on Sunday in the Sacramento 2 Region, though the Blue Devils lost to the Bruins easily in a November matchup.
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Buzzer-beating 3 sends Duke past LSU 87-85 in Sweet 16 of March Madness in Sacramento
Ashlon Jackson’s 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament at Golden 1 Center on Friday night.
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