Matt McMahon breaks down game-winning play vs. Kentucky

The LSU Tigers survived a wild one at home, upsetting the No. 17 ranked Kentucky Wildcats with an improbable last-second basket to give them the 75-74 victory.

The game-winning basket was pretty indescribable with all the madness and chaos happening on the court. However, after the game, in the postgame press conference, LSU head coach Matt McMahon did his best to break down the game-winning play from his perspective.

“Well, we had used a timeout on the previous possession,” said McMahon. “And I thought Kentucky was really good in their set defense. We had a timeout left, a one-point game, a little helter-skelter. I liked the disorganization out there of the defense; I thought it gave us a better chance. Obviously, it didn’t work out that way.

“But nonetheless, [it was] just relentless effort. I’ll have to go watch it, but Jordan got blocked. He goes and saves it, throws it to the front of the rim, and Tyrell Ward comes flying, out of nowhere, to put the ball in at the buzzer. So, as I said on TV, it won’t be on any coaching clinic, but our player’s toughness and grit, flying around, made the play to win the game.”

Angel Reese reacts to LSU’s thrilling upset victory over Kentucky

For the second time in as many games, LSU got a ranked victory. The Tigers pulled off a thrilling upset of Kentucky Wednesday night as Tyrell Ward drained the game-winner as time expired to stun the Wildcats 75-74 in Baton Rouge.

Angel Reese was in attendance, and she took to social media right away to share her reaction.

Reese was in the stands and also took part in the court-storming afterward as LSU got its second consecutive victory over a ranked opponent. Afterward, she – much like Tigers fans everywhere – showcased her excitement.

Rob Dillingham put Kentucky back out in front with 15 seconds left, and Matt McMahon opted not to call a timeout as LSU went back down the court. Jordan Wright got his shot blocked, but as the ball bounced around, it ended up in Ward’s hands. He put it back up and it went down as the buzzer sounded – and the fans stormed the court, and Angel Reese wound up getting knocked down by a fan in the process.

With the victory, LSU moved to 14-12 overall and 6-7 in SEC play. Kentucky, meanwhile, dropped to 18-8 overall and 8-5 in league action with the loss.