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Can the Lady Tigers Roar at Thompson-Boling Arena?

As the LSU Lady Tigers prepare to face off against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The upcoming clash on February 25th promises to be a showcase of skill and strategy, with both teams looking to assert dominance.


Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Tennessee forward Caroline Striplin (11) shoots against LSU guard Kateri Poole (55) during the second quarter  at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

The LSU Lady Tigers have been on a formidable run, showcasing their prowess in recent games. Their last encounter saw them overpowering the Crimson Tide with an emphatic 85-66 victory. Dominating in points in paint with 50 and capitalizing on turnovers by scoring 27 points off them, they've proven that they can exploit weaknesses effectively. Their free throw accuracy stood out at an impressive 79 percent, indicating a level of precision that could be pivotal in close encounters.


Their defensive game has been just as strong; they've consistently out-rebounded their opponents and maintained a high assists turnover ratio of 1.31 against Alabama, which speaks volumes about their ability to maintain possession under pressure.


Jan 30, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA;  LSU Lady Tigers forward LaDazhia Williams (0) drives to the basket against Tennessee Lady Vols forward Tess Darby (21) during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

In contrast to this upward trend, it's crucial for fans to remember that every game is different and past performances don't guarantee future results. The venue might play its part too; playing away from home could present additional challenges for the Lady Tigers.


However, given their recent form – including victories over Vanderbilt (85-62) where they excelled with second-chance points (32), and Florida (106-66) where they showcased exceptional field goal percentage (49 percent) – there's reason for optimism among supporters.


Jan 30, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA;  LSU Lady Tigers forward LaDazhia Williams (0) and Tennessee Lady Vols forward Jillian Hollingshead (53) go fort a rebound during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live from Knoxville on ESPN channel 206 as these two titans clash at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 25th at 5 PM Eastern Time (4 PM Central). Will LSU maintain its momentum or will Tennessee rise up to defend its home court? Only time will tell as we await what promises to be an enthralling contest.

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