As the LSU Tigers prepare to host their namesake rivals, the Missouri Tigers, at Pete Maravich Assembly Center, fans are bracing for an intense showdown. The upcoming game promises to be a spectacle of skill and strategy as both teams vie for dominance on the court.

Feb 1, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) shoots against LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

The LSU Tigers have shown a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings. Their last game against Georgia Bulldogs was a nail-biter that ended with a slim victory margin of 67-66. The team showcased resilience, especially in field goal percentage where they shot an impressive 47 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc. However, turnovers were a concern as they gave up possession 16 times.

In contrast, their encounter with Mississippi State Bulldogs exposed some weaknesses as they fell short by twenty points (87-67). Despite shooting efficiently from two-point range at 51 percent, their three-point shooting plummeted to just 18 percent. Additionally, turnovers continued to plague them with fifteen lost possessions.

Feb 1, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Noah Carter (35) moves against LSU Tigers forward Shawn Phillips (34) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

However, redemption came when facing Kentucky Wildcats ranked seventeenth nationally; LSU managed to secure a narrow win (75-74). They maintained consistency in field goal percentage at around 45 percent and improved their free throw performance to hit 64 percent. Crucially, they also capitalized on second-chance points scoring thirteen compared to nine by Kentucky.

Looking ahead to Missouri's visitation, it is paramount for LSU Tigers to tighten up ball security and exploit fast-break opportunities which have been fruitful for them in past games. Rebounding will also be critical; despite being outrebounded by Georgia and Mississippi State Bulldogs in total rebounds (34 each time), they managed more offensive rebounds against Kentucky which could prove pivotal once again.

Feb 1, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Noah Carter (35) shoots against LSU Tigers forward Shawn Phillips (34) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can expect an electrifying atmosphere come game day as both sets of Tigers aim to assert their supremacy on this shared territorial name battlefront. With home-court advantage on March 9th at Pete Maravich Assembly Center starting at 7:30 PM local time (Central Time), supporters should look forward not only to witnessing this fierce competition but also contributing vocally towards tipping scales favorably for our beloved LSU squad. The action will be broadcast live on SEC Network – don't miss what promises be another chapter storied rivalry!

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