Live Updates/Thread: LSU vs. No. 9 Arkansas

First Half

KJ Williams picks up his third foul of the primary half with 6:02 remaining. Will spend the remainder of the interval on the bench. Huge loss for LSU. 

Arkansas is 6-for-21 on area aim makes an attempt with 6:30 remaining within the half. An abysmal begin for the Razorbacks. LSU leads 17-12. 

LSU starting to capitalize on second likelihood buckets. Derek Fountain has been working inside to offer the Tigers with further alternatives. 

Rating Replace: LSU 13, Arkansas 12

Again-to-back threes for the Tigers put them up by one with 10:30 remaining within the half. A optimistic signal for LSU is Adam Miller getting a 3 of his personal after a latest taking pictures droop. Tigers have hit 4 of their final 5 area aim makes an attempt. 

Arkansas is crashing the glass with a way of urgency. They’re successful the rebound battle 13-6 as we close to the halfway mark within the first half. 

Tigers are 1-for-9 on their first few makes an attempt. Unable to capitalize on second likelihood buckets inside. Razorbacks lead 8-3 with 14:00 remaining within the half. 

After an 0-for-6 begin for LSU, KJ Williams will get the Tigers on the board with a 3. 

Each packages ice chilly to begin this one. Davonte Davis will get the primary basket of the sport with 17:28 remaining within the first half. 

LSU controls the opening tip and we’re underway right here within the PMAC. 

Pregame

LSU’s beginning lineup for his or her SEC opener in opposition to No. 9 Arkansas:

G: Cam Hayes 

G: Justice Hill

G: Adam Miller

F: Derek Fountain 

F: KJ Williams

Anticipate coach Matt McMahon to maintain a good rotation for this one. 

Beginning lineup for Arkansas:

G: Anthony Black 

G: Ricky Council IV

G: Davonte Davis

F: Jordan Walsh 

F: Makhi Mitchell 

Notes

How will LSU compete in convention play? Are they prepared for this second? Was their non-conference schedule an excessive amount of of a cakewalk? Once more, time will inform, however LSU guard Cam Hayes is greater than prepared for the Tigers to get out on the ground and make a press release in opposition to one of many high packages within the nation.

“I really feel like we match up very well with them however whoever wins that matchup goes to play a key half of their group successful the sport,” Hayes mentioned. “I’m able to see it, it’s our first SEC sport of the 12 months with a complete new group, entire new teaching workers so we wish to make a press release tomorrow and make the most of the chance.”

The Tigers are infamous for popping out scorching and taking a lead early in opposition to opponents. Can they get an entire 40 minute efficiency on Wednesday? Coach McMahon, together with the fanbase, need to see it as effectively.

“All we’re making an attempt to do is get our group higher and play extra constant, excessive stage basketball. I believe we’ve proven it in stretches however we’ve had bother sustaining it for lengthy durations of time,” McMahon mentioned.