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State Farm Arena Showdown: Louisiana State University Tigers vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons

As the LSU Tigers prepare to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent winning trend. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 10th, promises to be a thrilling encounter in one of basketball's most iconic venues.


Nov 27, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA;  LSU Tigers forward Jalen Reed (13) dribbles against the Wofford Terriers during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The Tigers have shown resilience and skill in their past performances. In a close battle against the Mavericks from Texas-Arlington, they secured a narrow victory with 63 points over the opponent's 59. Their offense was efficient from beyond the arc with a three-point percentage of 39 and free-throw accuracy standing at 67 percent. Defensively, they outrebounded their opponents by four and managed to block three shots.


Their next game saw an improvement as they edged out Wofford Terriers with a score of 78-75. The offensive prowess was on display with an impressive field goal percentage of 53 and even better performance from the free-throw line at 82 percent. They also showcased their speed with fast break points totaling seventeen.


However, there were concerns during their match against Kansas State Wildcats where they scored only 59 points and had seventeen turnovers which matched that of Kansas State's total rebounds. Despite this setback, they showed tenacity by maintaining a fifty percent two-point shooting rate.


Analyzing these trends suggests that while LSU has been winning games, there is room for improvement especially in managing turnovers and maintaining defensive pressure throughout both halves.


State Farm Arena is known for its vibrant atmosphere which could play into LSU's favor if they harness this energy effectively. Fans can expect an intense matchup as both teams will be looking to assert dominance early on.


Catch all the action live on ESPNU channel 208 or join fellow fans at State Farm Arena on December 10th at seven o'clock in the evening Eastern Time (ET).

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