re: LSU 57 @ Syracuse 80 Final - ESPN2

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1. Opponent's made 3 pointers.

If LSU can keep SU in the 6-9 range of made 3 pointers I think LSU could have a shot. 10+, then LSU will have to shoot a season high from 3 to match.

2. Turnovers

Can LSU limit their turnovers to 10 or less while forcing 13 or more? Forcing turnovers has been LSU's biggest advantage to date. I would love to see LSU in the +6-7 range tonight.

3. FG attempts

LSU is 297th in the country in total FG attempts (56). They are 310th in opponent FG attempt allowed (63). More FG attempts = more opportunities for made baskets. Less FG attempts means a lower margin for error of missed baskets.

Syracuse is averaging 65 FGA per game (24th in the nation). That's nearly 10 more than what LSU is averaging. Can LSU close that margin? If the FGA discrepancy is +4-5 Syracuse, I think LSU could be ok. If it is +10-15, I don't care what FG% LSU shoots, Syracuse is likely going to win.

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All good points, the turnover stat is important for LSU since they are not very good at rebounding. We can make shots... just need to make sure we get to take enough.

Also mid afternoon bump to get this bad boy back on the first page