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Louisiana State University turns 45 bench points into extra-time battle as Texas A&M University answers with 17 steals at Pete Maravich Assembly Center

Louisiana State University moved to 14-16 after a 94-91 loss to the Texas A&M University Aggies, who improved to 20-10, at 6:00 PM EDT on SEC Network.


Feb 4, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers forward Derek Fountain (20) passes the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

First half


The Louisiana State University Tigers scored 38 in the opening half while the Aggies scored 33.


The Tigers built a 15-point biggest lead during the game and produced an 11-point most-unanswered run.


The Tigers scored 42 points in the paint for the game, matching Texas A&M on the interior.


The Tigers got 45 bench points, while Texas A&M’s bench produced 18.


Second half


The Tigers added 32 after halftime while Texas A&M scored 37 to force overtime.


The Tigers committed 22 turnovers while the Aggies finished with 10, and Texas A&M scored 23 points off turnovers compared with 15 for LSU.


The Aggies logged 17 steals while the Tigers had 9, and LSU finished with 17 assists to Texas A&M’s 10.


The Tigers posted a 44 percent field-goal rate and 70 percent at the line, while the Aggies shot 37 percent from the field and 69 percent on free throws.


Overtime


The teams reached a third overtime with each side scoring 9 in the first overtime and 6 in the second overtime.


Texas A&M scored 9 in the third overtime while the Tigers scored 6, and the Aggies finished with 1 timeout remaining while LSU had 0.


The Aggies totaled 49 rebounds while LSU had 54, and Texas A&M added 16 fast-break points compared with 9 for LSU.


This LSU Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies match summary tracked 10 ties and 12 lead changes in Baton Rouge with an attendance of 6765.


Key LSU performances


Jalen Reece produced 17 points with 5 assists and 3 steals in the previous game log tied to this matchup.


Max Mackinnon scored 20 points and committed 7 turnovers in that same stat line as LSU’s turnover count shaped what went wrong for LSU Tigers.


Mike Nwoko posted 16 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU’s 13 second-chance points reflected his work on the glass.


This LSU Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies review also fit the LSU Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies tactical recap, with Texas A&M’s pressure creating takeaways and LSU’s paint scoring keeping the game level into extra time.


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