The No. 6 LSU Tigers were able to go on the road and pick up a 98-64 road win in SEC action over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday night. The Tigers dominated from the jump and were led by both Flau'Jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow recording double-doubles.
The Tigers (16-0, 1-0 SEC) remain undefeated and look like they are not going to be losing a game anytime soon. The Razorbacks (7-9, 0-1) are doing a decent job but struggled to maintain possession of the basketball with their 21 turnovers.
Here's a closer look at the box score for both teams and discuss how this game played out.
LSU vs. Arkansas box score
LSU vs. Arkansas box score
LSU Tigers box score
Arkansas Razorbacks box score
LSU vs. Arkansas Game Summary
The Tigers were able to shoot the basketball at an outstanding level throughout the game as the team finished shooting 39-of-78 (50.0%) from the floor, 9-of-23 (39.1%) from the 3-point line and 11-of-13 (84.6%) from the free throw line. Their ability to crash the glass was incredible as the Tigers had 48 total rebounds (21 offensive, 27 defensive) and their defense stepped up with 14 steals and six blocks.
Their passing had 21 assists but they also turned the ball over 17 times. LSU was able to play fast and score close to the rim with 36 fast break points and 44 points at the rim. It held a 49-point advantage at one point and was able to rest its starters in the fourth quarter.
The Razorbacks, meanwhile, had an okay shooting game as they were able to connect on 24-of-67 (35.8%) of their shots, 8-of-26 (30.8%) from distance and made all eight of their shots at the charity stripe. Arkansas rebounded at a decent level with 32 total rebounds, with 17 of them coming on the defensive side of things.
Its passing, however, was not up to par with only eight assists compared to turning the ball over 21 times. The Razorbacks' scoring saw just two fast break points and 24 of their 64 points were in the painted area. Arkansas's defense played at an okay level as the team combined for nine steals and two blocks.
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