LSU Lady Tigers Dominate George Mason Patriots at Gateway Christian Academy in Women's Basketball Showdown
The LSU Lady Tigers, ranked 12th, delivered a commanding performance against the George Mason Patriots with a final score of 80-52. The Lady Tigers now hold an impressive record, while the Patriots are yet to make their mark this season.
The game at Gateway Christian Academy saw the home team, the LSU Lady Tigers, take control from the outset. They set an aggressive pace in the first quarter with 27 points and continued their dominance by adding another 21 points before halftime. The third quarter was no different as they racked up another 23 points. Although they slowed down in the fourth quarter with just nine points, their early efforts ensured a comfortable victory.
The LSU Lady Tigers showcased a balanced offensive and defensive effort throughout the game. Their shooting was particularly effective; they made 30 field goals out of 60 attempts for an impressive field goal percentage of fifty percent. From beyond the arc, they struggled somewhat but still managed to add one three-pointer to their tally.
In contrast to their shooting prowess from open play, free throws were less successful for both teams; however, LSU managed to convert nineteen out of twenty-eight attempts which contributed significantly to their total score. Inside scoring was also a strong point for LSU as they accumulated fifty-two points in paint.
Defensively, LSU excelled with thirty-three defensive rebounds contributing to a total rebound count of fifty-one – fourteen more than George Mason's thirty-seven rebounds. The Lady Tigers also recorded five blocks and nine steals over four quarters which helped stifle many of George Mason's scoring opportunities.
George Mason Patriots had trouble finding their rhythm offensively throughout most parts of the game but did manage eighteen points during an improved third-quarter performance. They shot at twenty-eight percent from field goals overall and were only able to make six out of thirty attempted three-pointers – resulting in twenty percent success rate from long range.
Despite being outplayed by LSU in several aspects of the game including assists where LSU led sixteen compared to seven by George Mason – it wasn't all bleak for them as they fought hard defensively recording six steals and one block while attempting five blocked shots on defense themselves.
Looking ahead after this decisive win over George Mason Patriots at Bimini Bracket - Game 1 held on November 24th at Gateway Christian Academy before two hundred fifty-five spectators; fans can catch up with future games involving these teams through various broadcast networks including FloSports on internet platforms.