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Did LSU Tigers' Fast Breaks Outpace Prairie View A&M Panthers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center?

The Louisiana State University Tigers improved their record to 10-2 with a commanding 104-90 victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers, who now stand at 7-5. The game, held at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, saw the Tigers dominate in both halves, scoring 51 points in the first and adding another 53 in the second.


Jan 21, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers forward Shawn Phillips (34) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The opening half was marked by a high-paced offensive display from both teams. The Bayou Bengals managed to keep up with Prairie View's early aggression thanks to their fast break points. The Tigers capitalized on turnovers and scored an impressive 16 fast break points throughout the game. Jalen Reece played a pivotal role during this period, contributing significantly to his team's momentum with his quick transitions.


Second Half


As the second half unfolded, LSU continued to assert their dominance on both ends of the court. Marquel Sutton was instrumental for LSU with his strong presence under the basket, securing rebounds and converting them into crucial second-chance points. His performance helped extend LSU's lead further as they outscored Prairie View by nearly double digits in this period.


Prairie View A&M Panthers showed resilience but struggled against LSU's defensive strategies that limited their opportunities inside the paint. Despite shooting an impressive 57 percent from beyond the arc, they couldn't close down on LSU’s lead due to turnovers that led directly to Tiger scores.


Post Game Analysis


In this matchup between two competitive teams, it was clear that transition play made all difference for Geaux Tigers as they turned defense into offense seamlessly throughout night leading them towards victory lane once again! This win not only adds another notch onto already successful season but also highlights importance having versatile players like Reece who can adapt quickly situations arise during games such these ones where every possession counts dearly towards final outcome!


Looking ahead after thrilling encounter here today fans should mark calendars next big event when Southern Miss Golden Eagles visit Baton Rouge December 29th scheduled tip-off time being set precisely eight o'clock evening local time SEC Network+ providing live coverage online so don’t miss chance catch action-packed showdown right comfort your own home!


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