LSU senior Barrett knocked out in game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – LSU senior forward LaSondra Barrett was being monitored Sunday at a hospital after being briefly knocked unconscious during the second half of the Southeastern Conference women’s tournament title game.

Coach Nikki Caldwell said after a 70-58 loss to No. 13 Tennessee that the team trainer was with Barrett and will monitor the forward to make sure she’s OK.

“She went down pretty hard,” Caldwell said. “But we’re definitely going to take every necessary precaution to make sure that she is OK.”

Barrett had fallen after missing a jumper. Tennessee forward Alicia Manning got the rebound, and players turned to head back down court.

The LSU forward was in the path of Tennessee forward Glory Johnson when her knee hit Barrett’s temple, knocking her back to the court. Officials stopped play with 14:18 to go, and trainers and paramedics strapped her to a backboard with a neck brace before lifting her onto a stretcher and taking her to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Officials reviewed the play, but made no foul call.

LSU trailed 51-45 when Barrett went down.