LSU Tigers Set to Host Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Pete Maravich Assembly Center
As the LSU Tigers prepare to face off against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Tigers' recent performances have been a mixed bag, but there's reason to believe that they can turn things around in their upcoming game.
In their last outing on March 10 against the Vanderbilt Commodores, LSU fell short with 68 points compared to Vanderbilt's 77. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, LSU's ability to secure rebounds with a total of 43 and converting these into second-chance points (19). However, shooting was a concern as they only made 33 percent of field goals and struggled from beyond the arc with a mere 26 percent success rate.
Earlier on March 9 against Georgia Bulldogs in a closer contest which ended in a win for LSU with a score of 72-67, it was evident that when they control turnovers – limiting them to just five – and maintain an assist-to-turnover ratio above two (2.6), they are tough competitors. Their defensive efforts also shone through by making six steals and blocking two shots.
However, consistency is key for LSU. On March 4 against Florida Gators, despite scoring consistently across both halves totaling at 67 points and maintaining solid rebounding numbers (43 total rebounds), turnovers were their downfall as they gave up possession thirteen times leading only four points off turnovers.
The Delta Devils should not be underestimated though; every game is different and basketball often surprises us. But if recent patterns hold true and if LSU can capitalize on their strengths while minimizing mistakes such as poor shooting percentages and high turnover rates, then fans could witness an impressive turnaround performance from the Tigers.
Looking ahead at this upcoming game scheduled for November 7th at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge starting at 8:00 PM local time (1:00 AM GMT), fans should expect an energized Tiger team ready to bounce back strong on their home court advantage. For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live via SEC Network+ online broadcast network.