Did Texas Longhorns' Fourth Quarter Surge Against LSU Tigers Fall Short at Pete Maravich Assembly Center?

The Texas Longhorns faced off against the Louisiana State University Tigers in a closely contested game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers emerged victorious with a 70-65 win, improving their record to 12-2. Meanwhile, the Longhorns now stand at 11-3 after this encounter.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams locked in a defensive battle, each scoring 11 points. The Longhorns showcased their defensive prowess with Kyla Oldacre contributing significantly with her blocking ability. Despite this effort, the Horns struggled to find an offensive rhythm early on.

Second Quarter

As the second quarter unfolded, LSU began to pull ahead slightly by outscoring Texas 19-14. Madison Booker was instrumental for the Horns during this period, adding crucial points and maintaining pressure on defense. However, LSU's bench depth proved advantageous as they extended their lead.

Third Quarter

In the third quarter, LSU continued to build momentum by scoring another 20 points compared to Texas' 14. The Tigers capitalized on fast-break opportunities and maintained control of rebounds which kept them ahead despite efforts from Bryanna Preston who provided key assists for Texas.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter witnessed an impressive surge from the Longhorns as they scored 26 points in an attempt to close the gap. Justice Carlton's performance was notable during this period as she contributed both offensively and defensively alongside Jordan Lee's critical steals that kept hopes alive for a comeback.

Despite these efforts from individual players like Madison Booker who ended up being one of top scorers along with Kyla Oldacre’s strong presence under basket throughout game; it wasn’t enough against resilient Tiger squad who managed hold onto lead till end securing victory over visiting team from Austin.

With "Texas Longhorns vs LSU Tigers final score" standing at 70-65 favoring home side; fans can look forward next matchup when Horns travel face South Carolina Gamecocks January15th Columbia SC scheduled tip-off time set7:00PM EDT broadcast live ESPN2 network ensuring supporters won’t miss any action upcoming clash between these two competitive programs!

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