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LSU (18-7, 7-5) @ Texas A&M (17-7, 8-4) - Tues 8:00 - SECN
Posted on 2/16/15 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 2/16/15 at 2:56 pm
Who: LSU Tigers (18-7, 7-5 5th SEC) @ Texas A&M Aggies (17-7, 8-4 3rd SEC)
When: Tuesday, February 17th 8:00pm
Where: Reed Arena (12,989 - 48th NCAA) - College Station, TX
How:
***TV: SECN
***Radio: 98.1FM
***Stream: SECN+ via ESPN3.com
The term "big game" is thrown around a lot in basketball. Maybe you are playing a rival team, or the number one team in the country, or a team whom a serious recruiting battle has made the result of paramount importance. Then there are games like Tuesday night's Mardi Gras showdown between LSU and Texas A&M. I'd be hard pressed to tell you a more meaningful game for LSU or Texas A&M this season than their Teusday night matchup.
In Baton Rouge earlier this year, Texas A&M pulled out an impressive comeback. The Aggies were down 58-47 with under 10 minutes left before finishing the game on a 20-6 run to win by three. In that contest both Danuel House and Jalen Jones scored 18 while LSU keyed on Alex Caruso, Texas A&M's do-everything PG. This time LSU will have to get more stops, but more importantly have to get the ball inside. In the game, LSU shot 7 of 23 from three and only got to the free throw line for 11 attempts. Texas A&M only picked up 12 fouls all game, and LSU lost in shocking fashion.
*LSU's Jordan Mickey's steal total is his block total*
Currently, these two teams are in 3rd (aTm) and 5th (LSU) in the conference, however, a win for LSU would pull the two even. Texas A&M should be favored in the matchup, but that has been good news for LSU this year who are 5-1 on the season when they are the underdog, with their lone loss being to Kentucky by 2.
Ole Miss has a very favorable schedule moving forward so LSU's best chance to get to a top 4 SEC seed is to pass Texas A&M. Two losses to the Aggies would mean a very steel, uphill climb to pass Texas A&M with only 6 games remaining. Both teams received votes in this week's polls and would certainly be considered a match-up between bubble teams.
Matchup to Watch: Alex Caruso (6'5" PG) vs Tim Quarterman (6'6" PG). You won't find many games with a matchup of more dynamic playmakers. Alex Caruso leads the SEC in assists and has 4 games this year with double figure assist totals. His size allows him to get inside and find players in traffic. Tim Quarterman has a similar skill set when playing point guard that will make this matchup increasingly interesting.
Tigers win if:
They attack the basket: In the first matchup between these two teams, LSU kept trying to shoot jump shots rather than go inside. The Tigers shot only 11 free throws as a team and took 23 three pointers. LSU needs to utilize Mickey and Martin inside if they plan on winning this one on the road.
Avoid long scoring droughts: In LSU's losses this year, it has been long scoring droughts, normally associated with a shooting slump, that has really hurt the Tigers. If they can avoid those type of droughts, they should have a much better chance at getting the win.
Stay out of foul trouble: With LSU's lack of depth, this is always a major factor in games. LSU has been relatively good at staying out of foul trouble, but Mickey's minutes were limited in these teams first contest due to foul trouble, so the Tigers have to protect their big men by not allowing penetration by perimeter guards.
Prediction:
LSU 74, Texas A&M 69
This post was edited on 2/17/15 at 7:03 am
Posted on 2/16/15 at 3:18 pm to SouthOfSouth
South
LSU had to pretty much go out of their way to give that first meeting away. They're a much better ball club than they were then. They're battle tested, more confident, and playing smarter. And they play well on the road. Hoping they're the dog once again.
LSU had to pretty much go out of their way to give that first meeting away. They're a much better ball club than they were then. They're battle tested, more confident, and playing smarter. And they play well on the road. Hoping they're the dog once again.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 3:18 pm to SouthOfSouth
So excited to be there and root on our Tigers!
Moved out to Waco, TX on the 1st of the year...only able to make 1 game before I left
Posted on 2/16/15 at 3:28 pm to jbrau22
I will be there as well -- SECTION 123 Row B
Will be having pre-game margaritas and fajitas at the bar for Happy Hour at Lupe's Torilla and a couple of hopefully celebratory beers at Buffalo Wild Wings after the game. Tell the bartender, Ashley, you know "Coach" and she will know who I am.
Will be having pre-game margaritas and fajitas at the bar for Happy Hour at Lupe's Torilla and a couple of hopefully celebratory beers at Buffalo Wild Wings after the game. Tell the bartender, Ashley, you know "Coach" and she will know who I am.
This post was edited on 2/16/15 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:24 pm to SouthOfSouth
quote:
Texas A&M should be favored in the matchup, but that has been good news for LSU this year who are 4-1 on the season when they are the underdog, with their lone loss being to Kentucky by 2.
LSU ia 5-1 as an underdog. 5-0 as a road underdog.
West Virginia
Ole Miss
Florida
Vandy
Tennessee
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:26 pm to The Boat
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LSU ia 5-1 as an underdog. 5-0 as a road underdog.
West Virginia
Ole Miss
Florida
Vandy
Tennessee
Thanks. For some reason I missed one.
It's been updated.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:27 pm to SouthOfSouth
I only know that because I've won money each time.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:35 pm to The Boat
quote:
I only know that because I've won money each time.
Yep. I send that fact everytime to a buddy who has done the same.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:37 pm to SouthOfSouth
From the interviews today, the players sound confident. Said they finally feel like they're playing team basketball.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:40 pm to The Truth 34
quote:
From the interviews today, the players sound confident. Said they finally feel like they're playing team basketball.
I certainly noticed on social media the players seemed to grow closer and more confident after Kentucky. It showed in Tennessee and I think they will continue to grow and develop chemistry as their confidence grows.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:41 pm to SouthOfSouth
just make the damn tournament. I'm not even worried about seeding and match-ups at this point
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:41 pm to The Truth 34
I don't think Patterson's absence has been discussed enough. He missed the SC, Miss St, and Auburn games. You can say that was LSU's worst stretch of basketball this season. Either that or when they went down to the islands.
They didn't have Patterson which hurt their already minimal depth and they also missed the calming effect he brings to the offense.
LSU wins one of those games if not both with Patterson in the lineup.
They didn't have Patterson which hurt their already minimal depth and they also missed the calming effect he brings to the offense.
LSU wins one of those games if not both with Patterson in the lineup.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:56 pm to The Boat
I need some tickets for sat.
What's best way to come across several?
Taking kids so it dorsnt really matter where they are.
What's best way to come across several?
Taking kids so it dorsnt really matter where they are.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:58 pm to TIGRLEE
lsutix.net try the marketplace
Posted on 2/16/15 at 5:00 pm to The Boat
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I don't think Patterson's absence has been discussed enough
I agree. Can't be a coincidence that we played terrible in those 3 games. He was def missed.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 5:03 pm to The Boat
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LSU wins one of those games if not both with Patterson in the lineup.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 5:07 pm to TIGRLEE
quote:
I need some tickets for sat.
What's best way to come across several?
Taking kids so it dorsnt really matter where they are.
Should be a relatively easy ticket on Saturday night if you don't have a seating preference. You can get from the ticket office attached to the PMAC starting at 10am on Saturday or in the ticket office across the street anytime this week. You could also go to the "market makers" AKA ticket scalpers who may be able to give you a decent deal.
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