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LSU Lady Tigers Dominate Devilettes at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Women's Basketball Showdown

The LSU Lady Tigers, ranked 1st, displayed a commanding performance against the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes with a final score of 109-47. The Lady Tigers' season record now stands at an impressive 5-0, while the Devilettes hold a record of 0-6.


Mar 19, 2023; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

From the onset, the home team set the tone with an explosive first quarter leading by twenty points. The Lady Tigers continued their dominance throughout each quarter with scores of 29, 21, 34 and finally closing with 25 points in the fourth. Their offensive execution was nearly flawless; they shot an impressive field goal percentage of fifty-five percent and were particularly effective from inside the arc with sixty-four percent shooting on two-point attempts.


Defensively, LSU was just as formidable. They amassed twelve blocks and matched that number in steals to disrupt their opponents' offense consistently. The defensive pressure forced twenty-seven turnovers from which they capitalized by scoring twenty-eight points off turnovers.


The Lady Tigers also showcased their depth and teamwork as evidenced by their twenty-one assists on thirty-six made field goals – a testament to their cohesive playmaking abilities. On top of that, they outrebounded Mississippi Valley State significantly with fifty-nine total rebounds compared to thirty-three for the visitors.


Mississippi Valley State struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game but managed to put up forty-seven points against LSU's staunch defense. They made four three-pointers and fought hard for every point in paint where they scored twelve points overall.


As for individual performances from LSU side, it was truly a team effort that led them to victory without any player fouling out or getting ejected – showcasing disciplined play across all fronts.


Looking ahead after this resounding victory at Pete Maravich Assembly Center before an attendance of ten thousand seven hundred twenty fans, the next challenge awaits for LSU Lady Tigers as they prepare to face Kent State Golden Flashes on November 14th at five PM local time. This upcoming game will be held once again at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge and can be watched live on SEC Network+. Fans are sure to anticipate another strong showing from their team as they continue through this season's schedule.

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