Lsu didn’t try to contest the last 2 3’s

They did, both times. Punk arse just wouldn’t miss.

Do you normally contest 35 footers down in the shot clock? That’s asking for some ticky tack foul to be called.

The two 3’s with about 5 minutes left were the 3’s that were right outside the arc, but were completely wide open.
The two 3’s at the end, however, I agree with you. You don’t usually fully contest half court shots. Those were just clutch shots. (Unlike our free throws).
But I liked the fight from the tigers to bring it back within a point and a chance to win.
Hopefully next year they will have a coach that knows how to develop a truly balanced roster and basketball team (offense AND defense).