Kailyn Gilbert — the transfer guard whose circus hook shot lifted the LSU women’s basketball team to a thrilling win over No. 16 Tennessee on Thursday — isn't only winning games for the unbeaten Tigers. She’s also helping their bench contribute more than it ever has under coach Kim Mulkey.

Overall, Tennessee shot 42% from the field and 11 of 31 from beyond the arc, while forcing the Tigers into 14 turnovers and corralling 15 offensive rebounds. Jewel Spear – the fifth-year senior who hit two 3-pointers as part of that second-quarter run – finished with 25 points after she shot 7 of 11 from the field and 5 of 7 from long range.

Kailyn Gilbert made a layup with 1 second left to give No. 6 LSU an 89-87 victory over No. 16 Tennessee on Thursday night. Tennessee's Zee Spearman had a good look but missed a short jumper that would have sent the game to overtime.

The Lady Tigers passed a big test on the road Thursday night as 6fth ranked LSU defeated 16th ranked Tennessee 89 to 87 on Kailyn Gilbert’s last second circus shot in the lane.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kailyn Gilbert made a layup with 1 second left to give No. 6 LSU an 89-87 victory over No. 16 Tennessee on Thursday night.