LSU Tigers Dominate at Pete Maravich Assembly Center Against Alabama State Hornets
The LSU Tigers emerged victorious with a commanding 74-56 win over the Alabama State Hornets. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visiting Hornets fall to 0-1 after this encounter.
At the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, fans of the LSU Tigers witnessed a dominant performance by their team. The Tigers started off strong in the first half, putting up 30 points against the Hornets' 34. However, it was in the second half where they truly shone, outscoring their opponents with an additional 44 points to seal their victory.
The offensive efficiency of LSU was on full display as they shot an impressive 52 percent from the field and a solid 39 percent from beyond the arc. Their prowess inside was evident with a total of 26 points in paint and nine second-chance points contributing to their overall score. Free throws were also a key part of their game plan; they made good on 65 percent of their attempts from the line.
Defensively, LSU showed tenacity by accumulating nine steals and three blocks throughout the game. This defensive pressure translated into offense as they scored an outstanding total of 22 points off turnovers caused by Alabama State.
On individual performances for LSU, every player contributed to this collective effort with both starters and bench players making significant impacts on both ends of the floor. Their teamwork was highlighted by eleven assists which slightly edged out Alabama State's ten assists.
Alabama State put up a valiant effort despite falling short against LSU's robust gameplay. They managed to make nine three-pointers at a respectable rate of about 35 percent but struggled overall with field goal attempts at just over 36 percent success rate. Points off turnovers were also noteworthy for them as they scored fourteen throughout the game.
As for rebounds, LSU outmatched Alabama State grabbing thirty-seven compared to thirty by their opponents which included twenty-eight defensive boards helping limit second-chance opportunities for Alabama State who managed only fifteen second-chance points.
Looking ahead after this successful outing, fans can catch Louisiana State University back in action when they face off against Texas Longhorns at Toyota Center located in Houston on December sixteen at five PM Central Time Zone broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine.