Gilbert’s monthlong shooting slump ended Sunday, when she guided LSU through crucial stretches of its 82-77 win over Tennessee. The junior reserve finished with 23 points on 7-of-15 shooting, nearly equaling the number of shots she hit across the Tigers’ previous seven games. Over that stretch, she missed 45 of the 53 shots she took.

The last time the LSU women faced Tennessee, coach Kim Mulkey wanted to put the last possession in the hands of Kailyn Gilbert. You remember what happened next.

Here's why LSU women's basketball guard Kailyn Gilbert relishes opportunities to play Tennessee. "They were too late."

Kailyn Gilbert scored 21 second half points as No. 6 LSU (25-1, 10-1 SEC) took down No. 19 Tennessee (17-6, 4-6 SEC) Sunday in the PMAC, 82-7

Tennessee’s bench, on the other hand, accounted for only six points. Jewel Spear, Talaysia Cooper Ruby Whitehorn and Zee Spearman each scored in double figures, but their contributions weren’t enough to beat a more balanced LSU team.