LSU (11/17/2023) - Charleston Classic

[GMG_Dallas]

Looks like we'll face LSU tomorrow at 10:30 am after they fell to Dayton. Winnable game against a team that could just as easily be 3-0 as they are 1-2.

LSU led by 11 with 6ish minutes to go vs Dayton. Felt like I blinked and Dayton was back in it thanks to sloppy play by LSU.

[CMJ]

I was just about to make this thread.

 

LSU really struggled last season.  Not sure if that means a damn thing this year, but on paper I think we should be favored.

[GMG_Dallas]

This is a game I view as a must win if we want at-large consideration. A 1 point loss to St John's won't hurt come selection sunday if we're in the mix but we need to show we're better than the bottom tier high major schools and this is a chance to do that. I'd especially hate for us and Dayton to both be on the bubble and us have a loss against a common opponent that they beat.

[MCMLXXX]

We can't afford to lose to a team that is 1-2 and lost to Nicholls State at home.

[3_n_out]

These are the schools we want to ply. Despite being in the loser’s bracket, we get to face big time programs. This will show the guys and recruits we can play with anybody. 

[BigWillie]

I don't know how I feel about the game. Obviously, I think we have to win it to make sure we can beat teams that aren't as good, but I also feel like the committee understands where LSU is right now. 

When the seasons over, I think LSU will probably be Quad 3. They are like the Arkansas team a couple of years ago that everyone was beating up on.

[3_n_out]

6 minutes ago, BigWillie said:

I don't know how I feel about the game. Obviously, I think we have to win it to make sure we can beat teams that aren't as good, but I also feel like the committee understands where LSU is right now. 

When the seasons over, I think LSU will probably be Quad 3. They are like the Arkansas team a couple of years ago that everyone was beating up on.

Regardless of the kind of season they are predicted to have, they still have way more resources to use compared to us…bigger NIL, better recruiting, facilities, respect. It will most certainly draw the attention of recruits if we win against these programs even if they’re having “down years”

[Jason Howeth]

16 hours ago, CMJ said:

I was just about to make this thread.

 

LSU really struggled last season.  Not sure if that means a damn thing this year, but on paper I think we should be favored.

And yet here we are, a 2.5 underdog. Vegas makes no sense, sometimes. 

Win by 10+ and we've got a good resume builder. Win by less, and it won't mean much. Lose and we're in trouble for an at-large.

[HoosMeanGreen]

Nice to see these 2 being the last on the floor getting up shots. Need them to be who we think they are!

[CMJ]

NT 8 ----- LSU 4

 

15:39 to go

 

 

Nice start.  Glad to see the intensity after yesterday's tough loss.

[eagle73]

Off to a good start.  Hitting the threes is going to be paramount.

[CMJ]

NT 16 ----- LSU 12

 

11:56 to go

 

 

Playing well on offense, and forcing turnovers on D.

[eagle73]

As usual, our lack of a competitive center is hurting us.  But, we are leading and I wont bitch too much.

[3_n_out]

Better drive and dish game this game from our guards. And, they’re ready to shoot once they catch the ball. 

[3_n_out]

Ruben needs to learn to attack from the PnR more and stress that defense. Either he doesn’t have the ability to get into the lane, or he’s not being aggressive when attacking. Too many times from last night I saw him get cut off up top and the offense stalls

[CMJ]

NT 19 ----- LSU 16

 

7:57 to go

 

 

Game has turned a little ragged the last few minutes.  

[3_n_out]

Such poor ball handling

[CMJ]

NT 27 ----- LSU 23

 

5:07 to go

 

 

Treys are really falling today.

[CMJ]

LSU 30 ----- NT 27

 

3:19 to go

 

 

Their height is giving us problems at the moment.

[untbowler]

Sissoko needs to get it going all "0"'s except for 3 fouls, not going to cut it

[CMJ]

LSU 35 ----- NT 34

 

Halftime

 

 

We need to shore up the defense and turnovers, but overall we're playing decent.

[eagle73]

34-35 LSU.   Baker, the LSU big man, is the difference,

Edited November 17, 2023 by eagle73

[untbowler]

1 minute ago, eagle73 said:

35-35 LSU.   Baker, the LSU big man, is the difference,

similar story line to St John's Soriano their big man dominated as well. 

Sissoko or someone will need to step up down in the paint

[CMJ]

NT 40 ----- LSU 35

 

15:30 to go

 

 

Defense really stepping up to start the half!

[Big Z]

Mutombo says NO! 

Edited November 17, 2023 by Big Z