The LSU Tigers square off against the Texas A&M Aggies in the fourth round of the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. The game starts at 1:00 pm ET on Saturday, Mar. 12 and will air on ESP and ES3.
The Aggies were victorious over Florida 72-66 in the 3. Tyler Davis led all scorers with 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting. The Tigers, meanwhile, are coming off an 84-75 win over Tennessee in the 3. Tim Quarterman played well, recording 18 points, seven assists, and five rebounds.
Over the last five games, Antonio Blakeney has been on fire for the Tigers. During that stretch, he has averaged 22.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 2.0 three-pointers.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play an integral role in this matchup. Texas A&M commits the 27th-fewest miscues in the nation (TO% of 17.3%), while LSU’s gambling defense forces the 29th-most (opponents’ TO% of 19.1%). Also, the Tigers commit the 13th-fewest errors in the nation (TO% of 16.4%), while the gambling defense of the Aggies causes the ninth-most (opponents’ TO% of 21.3%).
The two teams have split their matchups this season. The Aggies had the upper hand in the most recent game, a 72-66 win. Quarterman was a standout player in the game, producing 18 points, five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and three three-pointers.
Notes
The Texas A&M Aggies rank 55th for their offensive rating of 112.0. The LSU Tigers have a defensive rating of 105.7 (ranked 60th).
The LSU Tigers average 72.7 possessions per game and 1.103 points per possession. The Texas A&M Aggies earn fewer possessions with 67.9, but they score more points with 1.120.
LSU has an average effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. Texas A&M is a superb 7-2 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, the Texas A&M Aggies attempt 21.0 three point field goals per game and the LSU Tigers attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 three pointers, Texas A&M has a fantastic record of 19-5, while LSU has a poor record of 4-10.
The 19th-ranked team in the category, Texas A&M has an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.47 this season. LSU ranks 48th with an A/TO of 1.32.
Texas A&M ranks 48th in offensive rebounding. LSU ranks 112th in defensive rebounding.
The Texas A&M defense has forced an average TO% of 21.3% this season (ranked ninth). In games where it gives up a TO% of 21% or greater, LSU has an underachieving 1-6 record.
