Survived and Advanced: LSU to the Elite 8

The phrase “Survive and advance” was coined by legendary North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano and it’s only fitting that the No. 3 seed Tigers (31-5) adopted that mantra in eliminating the No. 2 seed Wolfpack (28-7).

LSU fought tooth and nail to earn its third consecutive trip to the Elite 8 with an 80-73 win over NC State Friday night in Spokane thanks in large part to Aneesah Morrow playing the game of her life.

When LSU had to have it most, Morrow delivered with an unstoppable 30 point, 19 rebound effort. She even added in three steals and a pair of blocks just for fun.

While Morrow did most of the heavy lifting, it was Mikaylah Williams who got LSU across the finish line.…