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LSU comes from behind to defeat #16 West Virginia 74-73
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:47 am
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:47 am
Coach Jones and LSU have picked up some serious momentum going into the finals break. After revenging last years loss to UMASS by upending the Minutemen by 22 points in the PMAC on Tuesday, the Tigers went into Morgantown and stole a victory from #16 West Virginia Mountaineers after trailing by 14 in the second half. The comeback can be contributed to very tough half court defense, rebounding, and the ability to score inside and outside on the Mountaineers.
LSU's chances looked bleak after West Virginia turned a 6 point LSU lead into a double digit Mountaineer lead using an 18-1 run over the end of the first and beginning of the second halves. It once again looked like a stretch that LSU would not be able to overcome. They were struggling to break West Virginia's full court press that forced 24 Tiger turnovers, but the Tigers began to play Mountaineer basketball to change the game.
LSU played gutsy defense late, forcing West Virginia into some turnovers as well as quickly getting rebounds upcourt. Both led to some easy baskets, and down by 1 with under 10 seconds to go, Josh Gray hit a layup to put LSU up for good.
If I were to tell you that LSU would get only 4 points from Mickey, 7 points from Gray, turn the ball over 24 times, and allow 15 offensive rebounds would you think LSU had any chance at a victory? Luckily Tim Quarterman had arguably the best game of any Tiger this season. He scored a career high 21 points, had 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals, and played some very disruptive defense. He made 3 of 4 shots from three point range. Keith Hornsby made 3/3 from deep as well to vault LSU to an 8 of 15 (53.3%) night from beyond the arc.
Jarell Martin had a career high 14 rebounds to go along with his 18 points. He was used under the basket more than usual due to Jordan Mickey's full game foul trouble. The Tigers as a team made 77.8% from the free throw line. They are hitting 71.1% from the line this year after only hitting 66.9% a year ago.
ESPN2 has been kind to LSU this season televising their two wins over the Big 12. They took out Texas Tech in OT in November and took out West Virginia on the road last night.
Interesting Stats:
LSU outrebounded WVU 44-35 and did a really good job on the glass.
At the 18:00 minute mark (52-38) of the second half, KenPom analytic's had LSU's chances of winning at only 2.4%. May be one of LSU's most unimaginable comebacks in recent history.
Martin made 8 of 11 free throws.
LSU guards Gray, Hornsby, and Quarterman made 7/8 from three point range.
LSU held the Mountaineers to a 30.6% offensive rebound percentage. They average 43.3% on the year.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:49 am to SouthOfSouth
Just wanted to say told ya
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:52 am to SouthOfSouth
SouthofSouth - Does Grays ball handling (when not turning it over) remind you a little of Chris Jackson? The dude has extremely quick hands. If he can learn to not rush things, he could be a damn good SEC point guard.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:53 am to BigEdLSU
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Just wanted to say told ya
The game went very much as I expected it to... Lots of turnovers, some bad fouls, and a close game. I didn't expect LSU to pull it out. I think that comes down to the 50%+ three point shooting. That was not expected and likely was a major reason we were able to pull this one out.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:53 am to SouthOfSouth
great write up South.
now we just have to take care of business until conference play starts. we can't afford anymore stumbles
now we just have to take care of business until conference play starts. we can't afford anymore stumbles
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:53 am to SouthOfSouth
I know you were happy SOS
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:53 am to SouthOfSouth
:jump1: :jump2: :jump1: :jump2: :jump1: :jump2:
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:55 am to Mie2cents
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SouthofSouth - Does Grays ball handling (when not turning it over) remind you a little of Chris Jackson?
I'm not gonna compare him to anyone of Chris Jackson's ability, but I will say he has the best handles that I've seen at LSU in a long, long time. Really able to dribble that ball however he wants. Sometimes he relies on it too much and he still throws some passes that are unnecessary.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:55 am to SouthOfSouth
Rebounding was huge in this game. Probably the biggest stat next to the threes.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:56 am to SouthOfSouth
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LSU guards Gray, Hornsby, and Quarterman made 7/8 from three point range.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:56 am to Tiger Nation 84
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I know you were happy SOS
After the game I tweeted out "I'm so happy right now!!!" haha.
I was a very happy camper last night. I honestly was exhausted emotionally and had to go to bed after 1 drink last night.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:57 am to WinnPtiger
There aren't any names that stick out in the remaining pre-SEC schedule, but the Clemson loss was bad enough, so let's not add to that.
Dec 13 Sam Houston State
Dec 18 at UAB
Dec 22 College of Charleston
Dec 29 Southern Miss
Jan 3 Savannah State
Dec 13 Sam Houston State
Dec 18 at UAB
Dec 22 College of Charleston
Dec 29 Southern Miss
Jan 3 Savannah State
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:57 am to Shadowlink
I think my idea of spotting Martin down low is working...you're welcome.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:58 am to CheerWhine
Going 11-2 into SEC play would be great for this team.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 11:58 am to SouthOfSouth
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Really able to dribble that ball however he wants. Sometimes he relies on it too much
Last night he once dribbled through the entire zone press of WVU. He dribbled out of one double team, past another defender and pushed the ball into the front court. I was like, "why aren't you passing... oh, ok."
Posted on 12/5/14 at 12:14 pm to tiger81
Martin has been good down low if for no other reason than his offensive rebounding. He has been really impressive getting the boards down there and putting it back up.
Posted on 12/5/14 at 12:15 pm to Shadowlink
big win for them. Hope they keep it up.
This post was edited on 12/5/14 at 12:17 pm
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