Tigers Edge Out Mavericks at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Close Encounter
The LSU Tigers secured a narrow victory over the Texas-Arlington Mavericks with a final score of 63-59. The Tigers now hold an impressive record, while the Mavericks fall further behind in their season tally.
In front of a spirited crowd at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the home team LSU Tigers displayed commendable effort on both ends of the court. The game was tightly contested, with two instances where the lead changed hands and two occasions where scores were tied. Despite these shifts in momentum, it was ultimately the Tigers who emerged victorious.
The Tigers' offense was spearheaded by their accuracy from beyond the arc, converting seven out of eighteen three-point attempts which translates to an impressive 39 percent success rate. Their overall field goal percentage stood at 41 percent with twenty-one successful shots out of fifty-one attempts. From within the paint, they managed to add twenty points to their tally.
On defense, LSU showed resilience by blocking three shots and stealing possession five times from their opponents. They also dominated on rebounds with forty in total compared to thirty-six by Texas-Arlington; this included securing seven offensive rebounds which contributed ten second-chance points.
Texas-Arlington Mavericks put up a strong fight despite falling short on the scoreboard. They managed nineteen two-pointers from forty-five attempts (42 percent) and added another five three-pointers (26 percent). The Mavericks were particularly effective in scoring within the paint with thirty-four points but struggled from the free-throw line making only six out of eleven attempts (55 percent).
The defensive efforts for Texas-Arlington saw them block four shots and execute six steals while committing seventeen personal fouls throughout playtime.
As for individual performances, players on both sides showed moments of brilliance but it was teamwork that ultimately defined this encounter as both teams had similar assists-to-turnover ratios; one for Texas-Arlington and 0.92 for LSU.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate seeing more action as LSU prepares for its next challenge against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at State Farm Arena located in Atlanta. This upcoming game is scheduled for December 10th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcasted nationally on ESPNU channel 208 ensuring fans won't miss any live action as their team looks to continue its winning ways.