LSU Hoops 52 vs. Virginia 57 | Final

LSU Hoops (10-3) vs. Virginia (12-1) | 6PM Mon| PMAC | TV: CSS (Cox ch 4)

LSU goes up against #23 UVA in the PMAC on Monday January 2nd. This is the final non-SEC game of the season for the Tigers and they look to add to their resume going into the heart of their schedule. This UVA is ranked in the top 10 in most defensive categories, but have yet to face many really good teams. They were able to beat Michigan this season, but haven’t beat another good team and lost to TCU. Just as LSU has been holding teams under 60 points lately, UVA has done so in 12 of their 13 games this season. I see that continuing in this game, but that doesn’t mean this won’t be an exciting game. Ken Pomeroy, statistical analyst, has this game as the most exciting game of the day.



This team plays their 3 guards almost the entire game but will bring in a few extra post players. They have been using big 2nd half runs to defeat their opponents so it will be key to not allow a big run for this team.

Starters:

Jontel Evans PG (5’11” 190 Jr) – 6.2PPG, 3.3APG, 53%fg, 60%3pt

Joe Harris G (6’6” 202 So) – 12.9PPG, 3.8RPG, 46%fg, 83%ft

Sammy Zeglinski G (6’1” 185 Sr) – 9.6PPG, 2.9APG, 42%3pt, 83%ft

Mike Scott F (6’8” 242 Sr) – 16.3PPG, 9RPG, 62%fg, 80%ft, 43%3pt

Assane Sene C (7’0” 239) – 5.3PPG, 4RPG, 50%fg, 66%ft

As a team: 67PPG, 34RPG, 13APG, 47%fg, 73%ft, 35%3pt

Stopping Mike Scott and not allowing second chance points needs to be top priority. UVA likes to keep the pace slow and play half-court offense. I think the best way to attack these guys is to get out fast after rebounds and push them. With that being the case, look for a lot of Chris Bass who has been great at pushing the tempo. As long as we rebound and play solid defense we have a very good chance to beat our second ranked team.

UVA played very poorly in their last game vs. Towson. They pulled out a victory but only won 57-50. On the road, they were losing to Seattle and Oregon at half, their only true road games, but were able to make big runs in the second half. The best thing they have been doing is limiting offensive rebounds, so if LSU can crash the offensive boards LSU could be looking at a good result. Attacking Mike Scott with our Power Forwards may be the best way to slow his offense down. He has been very good this year and a key to the game.

Prediction: LSU 63 Virginia 55


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