The Auburn Tigers, with a rank of 0, faced off against the 13th-ranked LSU Tigers in a closely contested battle at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The home team edged out with a final score of 71-66, marking an intense conference game that saw multiple lead changes and ties throughout. The visiting Auburn team now holds a record of 0-1.

Feb 22, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Lady Tigers guard Aneesah Morrow (24) shoots against Auburn Tigers forward Taylen Collins (14) during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

The game was marked by strong defensive efforts from both sides. The Auburn Tigers showcased their agility on defense with an impressive total of 10 steals and blocked seven shots. Despite their tenacity, they committed 25 personal fouls over the course of the game but managed to avoid any foulouts or ejections.

Offensively, Auburn's performance was highlighted by their ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 23 points off their opponent's mistakes. They also demonstrated speed in transition, adding another 14 points through fast breaks. From beyond the arc, they shot an efficient rate rounding up to about half (44 percent), sinking seven three-pointers.

Feb 22, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Lady Tigers guard Hailey Van Lith (11) dribbles to the basket against Auburn Tigers guard JaMya Mingo-Young (2) during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

However, it was inside where they struggled; despite taking more two-point attempts than LSU (48 compared to LSU's 45), they only converted these into points at a rate of about one-third (35 percent). This contrasted sharply with LSU's more effective inside presence which resulted in them scoring significantly more points in paint (40).

LSU also had better overall shooting accuracy across all field goals with approximately half (46 percent) finding their mark compared to Auburn’s lower completion rate (38 percent). Additionally, while both teams were relatively even on free throw attempts—Auburn having made it to the line for a total of 16 shots—they trailed behind LSU who capitalized on such opportunities by making nearly all free throws attempted (85 percent).

Feb 22, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Lady Tigers guard Mikaylah Williams (12) shoots over Auburn Tigers guard Kaitlyn Duhon (4) during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

Rebounding was another area where LSU held dominance over Auburn; they collected a total rebound count double that of Auburn’s tally – securing possession after possession which translated into second-chance opportunities and additional points scored.

Looking ahead for the fans eagerly anticipating what comes next for their team: The next challenge for the Auburn Tigers will be against Texas A&M Aggies at Neville Arena located in Auburn city within Alabama state zip code area of 36849. This upcoming match is scheduled for February 25th at around mid-afternoon local time - precisely at around two o'clock post meridian Central Time Zone - and can be watched live as it unfolds before your eyes.

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