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Miss Valley State Delta Devils @ LSU Tigers
Current record: Miss Valley State 2-10, LSU 10-2.
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What you need to know
The LSU Tigers’ homestand continues as they continue preparing to take on the Miss Valley State Delta Devils on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers are averaging 82.1 points per game this season and are demonstrating their offensive power.
Last Sunday, the stars were shining bright as LSU defeated New Orleans 86-70.
LSU’s victory was a true team effort with solid performances from many players. Perhaps the best of them was Victorious Miller, who had 17 points and 5 rebounds on 6-for-10 at-bats. The team also got help courtesy of Corey Chest, who had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Miss Valley State’s recent rough run got a little rougher Saturday after losing three straight. There’s no need to mince words. Miss Valley State University lost to Tulsa, Miss Valley State University also lost in a big way. The score ended at 93-48. The Delta Devils were already up 39-16 at the end of the first half.
Antonio Sisk struggled for the losing team, scoring 15 points along with two steals. After struggling to find their footing Wednesday against North Texas, this was a step in the right direction.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Miss Valley State struggled to get the ball back on offense, finishing the game with just five offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their division opponents as Tulsa was down 14 points.
LSU’s eighth straight home win improved its record to 10-2. As for Miss Valley State, the loss lowers their record to 2 wins and 10 losses.
Sunday’s game is shaping up to be a tight contest. LSU is hitting the glass this season, averaging 41.8 rebounds per game. However, Miss Valley State’s average score is just 26.5 points, so it’s a different story. Given that LSU has a significant advantage in this area, Miss Valley State will need to find a way to close the gap.
Everything went well for LSU in its last matchup against Miss Valley State in November 2023, with the team winning 106-60. In this matchup, LSU built a 56-29 halftime lead and will look to repeat that feat on Sunday.
Series history
LSU won the only game these two teams played last year.
November 6, 2023 – LSU 106 vs. Miss Valley State 60
