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Preview: LSU (15-7, 6-4) @ Texas A&M (13-10, 4-6) - Wed 8pm - CST
Posted on 2/10/14 at 11:11 pm
Posted on 2/10/14 at 11:11 pm
Photo: Jeff Black, USA Today Sports
Who: Texas A&M Aggies
When: Wednesday, February 12th - 8:00pm
Where: Reed Arena (12,989 - 49th NCAA)
How: TV:CST, Radio:98.1FM, Stream:ESPN3.com
After winning their first 3 SEC games, Texas AM has dropped six of their last seven games, however, 5 of the 6 losses were on the road. The Aggies are 3-1 at home in SEC play so don't underestimate the home Aggies. LSU has won 5 of their last 7 games, however, LSU is only 1-3 on the road in SEC play.
LSU has been led by their offense. They have scored over 78 points in each of the last 5 games. Texas AM has been led by their defense. They have held opponents to under 69 points in 5 of their last 6 contests. Texas AM has been inept on offense, but their defense has kept them in most games. Their 12-2 home record can be contributed to the Aggie defense. They have yet to allow over 67 points in Reed Arena so LSU will need to find a way to score.
A&M's offense has been the worst in the SEC. They are shooting 59.6% from the free throw line in SEC play, 30.5% from 3 points range, and 43.6% from two point range. However, they have been good with turnovers, forcing the second most per possession while giving up second least on the offensive end. If LSU can force some turnovers, it could help them get some easy buckets on the Aggie D.
Looking at the starting lineups, A&M will start big. Each of their starters will be over 6'4" tall, but only center Kourtney Roberson (6'9" 244) is over 200 pounds so look for LSU to try and get the ball inside. LSU looks to go with Hickey, Coleman, Martin, Mickey, and O'Bryant to start.
It will be interesting to see who steps up with the recent injury to Malik Morgan who is out for the remainder of the year after having surgery on his knee Monday night. The most likely candidates to absorb his 15.5 minutes per game are Coleman, Martin and Hammink.
This may be the biggest week for LSU's chances at an NCAA Tournament birth. With two road games against Texas A&M and Arkansas, LSU must prove they can win on the road. If they are able to win both, they could jump into 3rd place in the SEC. It will be a tough road, but LSU must start Wednesday night with a win at Texas A&M
Prediction:
LSU 72, Texas A&M 61
Who: Texas A&M Aggies
When: Wednesday, February 12th - 8:00pm
Where: Reed Arena (12,989 - 49th NCAA)
How: TV:CST, Radio:98.1FM, Stream:ESPN3.com
After winning their first 3 SEC games, Texas AM has dropped six of their last seven games, however, 5 of the 6 losses were on the road. The Aggies are 3-1 at home in SEC play so don't underestimate the home Aggies. LSU has won 5 of their last 7 games, however, LSU is only 1-3 on the road in SEC play.
LSU has been led by their offense. They have scored over 78 points in each of the last 5 games. Texas AM has been led by their defense. They have held opponents to under 69 points in 5 of their last 6 contests. Texas AM has been inept on offense, but their defense has kept them in most games. Their 12-2 home record can be contributed to the Aggie defense. They have yet to allow over 67 points in Reed Arena so LSU will need to find a way to score.
A&M's offense has been the worst in the SEC. They are shooting 59.6% from the free throw line in SEC play, 30.5% from 3 points range, and 43.6% from two point range. However, they have been good with turnovers, forcing the second most per possession while giving up second least on the offensive end. If LSU can force some turnovers, it could help them get some easy buckets on the Aggie D.
Looking at the starting lineups, A&M will start big. Each of their starters will be over 6'4" tall, but only center Kourtney Roberson (6'9" 244) is over 200 pounds so look for LSU to try and get the ball inside. LSU looks to go with Hickey, Coleman, Martin, Mickey, and O'Bryant to start.
It will be interesting to see who steps up with the recent injury to Malik Morgan who is out for the remainder of the year after having surgery on his knee Monday night. The most likely candidates to absorb his 15.5 minutes per game are Coleman, Martin and Hammink.
This may be the biggest week for LSU's chances at an NCAA Tournament birth. With two road games against Texas A&M and Arkansas, LSU must prove they can win on the road. If they are able to win both, they could jump into 3rd place in the SEC. It will be a tough road, but LSU must start Wednesday night with a win at Texas A&M
Prediction:
LSU 72, Texas A&M 61
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Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:15 am to SouthOfSouth
JobIII needs to be smart with these lanky Aggies......if he can stay off the bench....
75-64
You coming to game South? Republic 5 pm for drinks and steak.
75-64
You coming to game South? Republic 5 pm for drinks and steak.
This post was edited on 2/11/14 at 7:17 am
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:30 am to L S Usetheforce
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You coming to game South? Republic 5 pm for drinks and steak.
I can't make it. Work has been too crazy so I cant get off early Wednesday night. Will be there in spirit.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:31 am to SouthOfSouth
SOS, is Stevie Clark really a possibility?
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:34 am to Schmidt
STAHP WITH THIS STEVIE CLARK BUSINESS
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:35 am to Schmidt
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SOS, is Stevie Clark really a possibility?
Honestly, at this point I don't think he's a take. I know he is a talented shooter, but I'm not sure he fit's into what Coach Jones believes is the future here. He's sub 6', plays pretty poor defense, and rebounds at an astonishingly low rate.
Clark would have to JUCO or redshirt before being available and I assume he will JUCO. LSU is already tight on numbers and are going after some big fish in the 2015 and 2016 classes. I think I like Skylar Mays our 2016 commit as much as Stevie at PG. He could possibly be a backup plan if he really wants in after a year, but some of his "issues" are definitely red flag worthy.
This post was edited on 2/11/14 at 8:08 am
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:36 am to Elleshoe
I'M SO GONNA GET A SC JERSEY NOW BRO BROHNSON
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:37 am to SouthOfSouth
I'm ready for the Josh Gray show. I'm praying we keep 2 out of 3 of JOB, Mickey, and Martin to go along with Gray, Hornsby, Robinson, and Epps, not to mention Hickey.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 7:42 am to Elleshoe
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I'm ready for the Josh Gray show. I'm praying we keep 2 out of 3 of JOB, Mickey, and Martin to go along with Gray, Hornsby, Robinson, and Epps, not to mention Hickey.
Gray and Hornsby are gonna be fun to watch on the wing next season. Will be interesting to see how Coach plays the lineup for next year but obviously we still have some work for this year. I love what Hornsby brings to the table with a guy who likes to take it to the rim that shoots 90%+ free throws.
Proj Lineup of Hickey, Gray, Hornsby, Martin, Mickey maybe? Will be interesting to see if we move one of the freshman post players in and leave Martin on the wing or pull him inside.
This post was edited on 2/11/14 at 7:44 am
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:05 am to SouthOfSouth
Dont even want to think about us losing.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:36 am to Elleshoe
Where's the party?
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:36 am to SouthOfSouth
Would be nice to see our zone not get absolutely shredded by uncontested layups and points in the paint
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:45 am to massiveattack
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Would be nice to see our zone not get absolutely shredded by uncontested layups and points in the paint
+1
by skinny little guards at that
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:48 am to massiveattack
With the way this team shoots (like total crap) we cannot afford to give up easy layups. We HAVE to force them to take jumpers.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 8:51 am to SouthOfSouth
hopefully the refs dont "whistle" our guys into being timid on the defensive end of the ball
Posted on 2/11/14 at 9:12 am to Ignignot
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hopefully the refs dont "whistle" our guys into being timid on the defensive end of the ball
I wouldn't hold me breath on this. I hate to be so negative about it, but it's so goddamn frustrating.
What I do hope is that we make some or any defensive adjustments. Not sure what kind you can make to cope with horrible inconsistent officiating, but there are some things we can do better. We could move our feet more at the individual level, definitely need to rotate better, get back on transition better and do something or anything to slow the high pick and roll.
Considering A&M starts a fairly long lineup, I'd guess we start in zone again and try to slow dribble penetration and make them beat us with the 3? Losing Morgan and his length hurts, even though he wasn't much of a defensive specialist.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 9:49 am to SouthOfSouth
I'd like to address the elephant in the room. When will we be busting out sick black unis? Jones should really consider donning black for the A&M game so we can build uni momentum going into tough road games against UK and UF. It's just good science.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 9:51 am to L S Usetheforce
I hope we play better but at this point I have no faith in us to win any road game.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 10:01 am to TigerCub
MUST WIN!!! 
Posted on 2/11/14 at 10:22 am to SouthOfSouth
Looks like there will be plenty of opportunities for JOB inside tomorrow. Mickey will dominate as usual.
If we are getting a good amount of O from our post guys, considering A&M's height, I wonder if Quarterman sees a few more minutes tomorrow night.
If we are getting a good amount of O from our post guys, considering A&M's height, I wonder if Quarterman sees a few more minutes tomorrow night.
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