Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs Edge LSU Tigers in a Close Contest at Humphrey Coliseum
The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs, with an unranked status, triumphed over the 9th ranked LSU Tigers with a final score of 77-73. The Bulldogs' record now stands at an impressive tally following their latest victory. The Tigers, despite their valiant effort and higher ranking, fell short in this encounter.
The game was held at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville before an enthusiastic crowd of 9,121 spectators. It was a conference game marked by several shifts in momentum as evidenced by the eight lead changes and seven instances where the score was tied.
The Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs showcased remarkable offensive efficiency with a field goal percentage of 53 and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, converting 53 percent of their three-point attempts. Their defensive prowess was also on display as they registered five blocks throughout the contest.
A critical aspect of the Bulldogs' success was their ability to capitalize on turnovers; they scored 23 points off turnovers compared to LSU's 27. Despite having more turnovers (22) than assists (13), they maintained better control over possession than their opponents who had an assists turnover ratio of just 0.57.
In terms of rebounding, both teams were nearly even with Mississippi State pulling down 33 rebounds to LSU's 35. However, it's worth noting that while both teams had similar numbers for offensive rebounds (12 for MSST and 17 for LSU), MSST managed to make more out of theirs by scoring seven second-chance points against LSU's ten.
LSU Tigers put up a strong fight as well; they stole the ball from MSST players twelve times and made good use of fast breaks to add fifteen points to their total score. They also outperformed MSST inside by scoring forty-eight points in paint against thirty-four from MSST.
As fans look ahead after this hard-fought win, they can mark their calendars for when Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs will face off against Kentucky Wildcats at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington on February 1st at 7:00 PM EST. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live for fans who wish to follow along and support their team from afar.