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Lady Tigers Set to Pounce on Lady Volunteers in Knoxville Showdown

As the Louisiana State University Lady Tigers gear up for their next challenge, they carry with them a momentum that's hard to ignore. The upcoming clash against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena is poised to be a showcase of LSU's recent dominance on the court.


Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; LSU guard Kateri Poole (55) takes a ball away from Tennessee guard Jasmine Powell (15) during the first quarter at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

The LSU Lady Tigers have been nothing short of impressive in their past performances. Their most recent victory over Alabama Crimson Tide by a score of 85-66 on February 11th was a testament to their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity. Dominating the paint with 50 points and capitalizing on turnovers with 27 points off them, LSU showed they could control both ends of the floor effectively.


Their scoring has been consistently high, as evidenced by another commanding win against Vanderbilt Commodores where they put up an identical scoreline of 85-62 just two days earlier. This game highlighted their ability to maintain pressure throughout all quarters, never allowing Vanderbilt any hope of mounting a comeback.


Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee forward Rickea Jackson (2) shoots the ball against LSU guard Kateri Poole (55) during the second quarter at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Perhaps most telling was their staggering performance against Florida Gators on February 4th when they broke into triple digits with an overwhelming victory at 106-66. The team's balance between solid shooting from both inside and outside the arc (50 percent from two-point range and an impressive 47 percent from three-point range) coupled with relentless rebounding (59 total rebounds) underscored their multifaceted threat.


While statistics are certainly in favor of LSU, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the home-court advantage that Tennessee will enjoy come game day. The Lady Volunteers will look to leverage this along with any strategic adjustments they can muster after studying LSU's recent games.


Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; LSU guard Alexis Morris (45) scores against Tennessee during the second quarter at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

However, given LSU’s current form which includes outperforming opponents in fast break points and second-chance points significantly – it seems likely that even Tennessee’s best efforts may fall short unless they can disrupt LSU’s rhythm early on.


Fans eagerly anticipating this matchup should mark their calendars for February 25th at 11:00 AM CT when these two teams face off in Knoxville. With national coverage provided by ESPN channel 206, supporters won't have to miss a moment of what promises to be an enthralling encounter between these collegiate titans.

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