Hoops: LSU (4-2) vs Houston (4-2) 7PM @ PMAC - Radio 100.7 FM (BR)

Houston is a decent opponent for the Tigers and a great test before the 2 week hiatus for finals. In our last meeting was in 2005 where Houston won 84-83 in Baton Rouge. Should be a well played game.

Some stats on Houston:

Starters:
PG Nixon (6'1") 7PPG
SG Thibodeaux (6'3") 9.2PPG
G Brown (6'4") has scored 20+ in 4 of 6 games
F Slyke (6'9") 8.7PPG
F McNeil (6'9") has scored 10+ in 3 of 6 games

Bench:
F Washington (6'7") 11.5PPG
F Harris (6'6") 6PPG
G Johnson (6'2") 2.3PPG

Stat Comparison:
Record: LSU 4-2 UH 4-2
Points: LSU 73.0 UH 71.2
Pts allow: LSU61.2 UH 65.3
Rebounds: LSU 38.5 UH 37.2
FG%: LSU 42.3 UH 47.5
3pt%: LSU 41.3 UH 39.6
FT%: LSU 68.8 UH 63.0
Turnovers: LSU 15.2 UH 17.5

Other Notes:
Houston beat Nicholls State 63-62 in OT while LSU lost 53-62. Both teams played Nicholls on their home court.

Houston plays mostly man to man defense.

Houston has yet to give up 70 points in a game while LSU has allowed 70 points twice.

Houstons biggest concern is ball control. They are prone to having high turnover numbers.

Prediction:
Should be a great game. I think LSU continues to hit some shots tonight and pulls away late.

LSU 73 v Houston 60