Clash at Pete Maravich Assembly Center: LSU Tigers to Host Texas-Arlington Mavericks

As the LSU Tigers prepare to host the Texas-Arlington Mavericks at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting matchup. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 3rd, will see the Tigers aiming to capitalize on their home-court advantage and continue their winning momentum.

The Tigers' performance in recent games has been a testament to their resilience and strategic prowess. On November 27th against Wofford Terriers, they secured a close victory with a score of 78-75. Their offensive efficiency was on full display as they shot an impressive 53 percent from the field and an even more remarkable 42 percent from beyond the arc. With such shooting accuracy, it's clear that when LSU gets hot, they can be nearly unstoppable.

Defensively, LSU has shown tenacity as well. In that same game against Wofford Terriers, they managed eight steals and two blocks while only turning over the ball eleven times. This defensive pressure will be crucial against a Mavericks team that is looking to upset on Tiger territory.

However, it would be remiss not to acknowledge that every team has its off days; this was evident when LSU faced Kansas State Wildcats on November 24th in what was truly a nail-biter of a championship game ending in a narrow loss of 59-61 for the Tigers. Despite leading at halftime with strong playmaking and defense resulting in nine steals and three blocks overall, turnovers proved costly as both teams gave up possession seventeen times each.

The Mavericks should not be underestimated either; any opponent coming into Baton Rouge knows playing against LSU requires bringing their A-game. The key battle will likely come down to which team can better control turnovers and capitalize on fast-break opportunities.

Looking ahead at this intriguing encounter between these two squads, one thing is certain: if LSU maintains their offensive efficiency while tightening up ball security even further than we've seen recently – especially under high-pressure situations – fans could very well witness another exhilarating win for the home side.

Tigers enthusiasts should mark their calendars for December 3rd at Pete Maravich Assembly Center where tip-off is set for 7:00 PM CT. For those unable to attend in person, you won't have to miss out; catch all the action live via SEC Network+ online broadcast network.