Tennessee the Lady Vols basketball lose against Louisiana State

LSU guard Alexis Morris (45) shoots over Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, …

LSU guard Alexis Morris (45) shoots over Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

by: Reece Van Haaften

Posted: Jan 30, 2023 / 09:11 PM EST

Updated: Jan 30, 2023 / 11:15 PM EST

BATON ROUGE, La. (WATE) — The Lady Vols are still searching for their first-ranked win of the season. Tennessee surrendered an 11-0 run midway through the fourth quarter costing them a 76-68 loss to LSU.

It looked like the Lady Vols had lost the game in the third quarter when the Tigers went on a 14-5 run to start the period and take a 14-point lead, but Tennessee countered with a 13-2 run to end the quarter trailing 50-47.

The Lady Vols struggled to slow down Alexis Morris and Angel Reese. Reese tallied her 21st consecutive double-double (18 points and 17 rebounds). Morris poured in a career-high 31 points.

Rickea Jackson and Jordan Walker did their best to carry the Lady Vols. Walker finished with a season-high 19 points. Jackson racked up 17 points on 8-of-14 shooting.

UP NEXT: The Lady Vols return home to host Ole Miss on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.