LSU has advanced to the national championship in men's basketball after beating the Utah State Aggies 79-72 in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers were led by sophomore guard Cam Thomas, who scored 29 points and made key plays down the stretch to secure the victory. Senior forward Darius Days also had a strong performance with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The game was closely contested throughout, with neither team able to build a significant lead. However, LSU was able to make crucial plays in the final minutes to pull away and secure the win. The Tigers shot 52% from the field and made 9 of 19 three-point attempts, while also outrebounding the Aggies 36-25.With this win, LSU advances to the national championship game for the first time since 2006, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears. The Tigers will look to win their second national championship in program history, having previously won it all in 2003 under head coach John Brady.
Overall, LSU's performance in the semifinals was impressive, particularly the play of Cam Thomas, who has been a standout player for the Tigers all season. The team will need another strong performance in the championship game if they hope to bring home the trophy.
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