Video of LSU vs Texas - 2006 Regional Finals
- Final Score: LSU: 70, Texas: 60
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2006 Regional Finals
- Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
LSU outlasted Texas in OT to win it 70-60 and earn their first trip to the Final Four in 20 years. Texas' Daniel Gibson made a 3 pointer in the last thirty seconds to push the game into overtime, however LSU outscored the Longhorns 18-8 in the remaining 5 minutes of OT. Glen Davis led the Tigers to victory and a chance in the Final Four with clutch play and an impressive 26 points.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Brad Buckman grabs a rebound then hits a three at the other end as Texas gets off to a quick start (Brad Buckman, Texas)
- Tyrus Thomas gets up high for a terrific put back dunk (Tyrus Thomas, LSU)
- “Big Baby” Glen Davis gets a Defensive board then gets a turnaround layup and a foul to give the Tigers the lead (Glen Davis, LSU)
- Tyrus Thomas climbs the elevator to slam home an alleyoop from Darrel Mitchell (Tyrus Thomas, LSU)
- Brad Buckman rejects Magnum Rolle’s shot then knocks down a three on the other end to give Texas a lead (Brad Buckman, Texas)
- Tyrus Thomas throws down another alleyoop this time from Garrett Temple (Tyrus Thomas, LSU)
- Daniel “Boobie” Gibson knocks down a three in transition, then after he knocks the ball free P.J. Tucker hits a jumper to give Texas a one point advantage (Texas Longhorns)
- Another alleyoop to Tyrus Thomas this time from Tasmin Mitchell (Tyrus Thomas, LSU)
- Darrel Mitchell gets the steal and a buzzer beating layup to tie up the game at the break (Darrel Mitchell, LSU)
- LaMarcus Aldridge hits a beautiful turnaround jumper to give Texas the lead (LaMarcus Aldridge)
- Tyrus Thomas intercepts a pass and takes it the length of the floor for a tricky layup
- Glen “ Big Baby” Davis wrestles away an offensive rebound and puts it back in to give LSU its biggest lead, a 4 point advantage (Glen Davis, LSU)
- With a hand in his face Daniel Gibson knocks down the three to tie the game (Daniel Gibson, Texas)
- Tyrus Thomas shows his domination by making a great post move to score on one end, then getting a block on the other (Tyrus Thomas, LSU)
- With a one point lead and one second left on the shot clock Glen Davis drains a turnaround jumpshot from the top of the key (Glen Davis, LSU)
- After Glen Davis puts LSU up three melee ensues. P.J. Tuckers shot is blocked by Tyrus Thomas. Tucker chases sown the ball and gets it to Kenton Paulino who misses. The rebound goes to midcourt where Paulino gets it back and has his second attempt swatted by Garrett Temple. The ball ends up in Daniel Gibson's hands who drains the game tying three. Phew. (Daniel Gibson, Texas)
- Tasmin Mitchell gives a great pass to Garrett Temple who hangs in the air and makes a layup (Tasmin Mitchell, LSU)