The LSU Tigers (12-7, 1-6 SEC) will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (13-6, 2-5 SEC) at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR for an SEC matchup. This will be the second time these teams will match up this season. The Tigers have lost six consecutive games with their last victory being in late December. The Razorbacks are coming off a win against the Ole Miss Rebels.
The LSU Tigers have hit a roadblock and have been unable to put wins together. They have lost six consecutive games and haven't won a game since late December. Their last victory was against the Razorbacks, so the Tigers will look to repeat that contest this time around. Against Arkansas, LSU earned a 60-57 victory where they shot 40.3% from the field, 23.5% from beyond the arc, and 50% from the free-throw line. In addition, they recorded 39 rebounds, nine assists, six steals, and three blocks while turning the ball over 10 times. Trae Hannibal (19 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 64.2% FG) came off the bench and had an excellent performance that carried his team above the Razorbacks.
KJ Williams hits a three and that is the 2,000th point of his collegiate career??
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LSU's scoring offense is ranked 278th, averaging 67.9 points per game while shooting 42.9% from field goal range, 69.9% from free throw range, and 33.7% from deep. In addition, they are averaging 34.5 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.4 steals, and 2.6 blocks while turning the ball over 12.9 times per game. They are yielding an assist/turnover ratio of .99 (215th). The Tigers' scoring defense is ranked 132nd, surrendering 67.6 points per game. KJ Williams is the scoring leader for LSU this season, averaging 17.8 points per game while shooting 51.6% from the field. Williams also leads on the boards averaging 7.1 rebounds per game. Adam Miller is the second-leading scorer, averaging 11.8 points per game while also contributing 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists.