Tiger Basketball Team Tips Off Season Wednesday at Maravich Center

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Tiger Basketball Team Tips Off Season Wednesday at Maravich Center

The LSU Tigers will kick off their 2025-26 men’s basketball season on Wednesday evening, facing the Tarleton State Texans. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Game Details and Promotions

Tickets for the match are available online at LSUTix.net and can be obtained at the upper concourse ticket windows, starting at 6 p.m. LSU students can enter free by showing a valid student ID.

Wednesday’s game is special as it marks the first of the “Beat The Buzzer” nights. Fans can enjoy 50% off select food, drinks, and beer from when the gates open until 10 minutes before the game starts.

Broadcast Information

The matchup will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network. Fans can tune in to the flagship station, Eagle 98.1 FM in Baton Rouge, featuring Chris Blair and former LSU head coach John Brady as commentators. For those looking to stream the game, SEC Network+ will provide coverage with Lyn Rollins and Victor Howell.

Coach’s Expectations and Team Performance

Head Coach Matt McMahon encouraged fans to attend as the Tigers have five home games in the first 17 days of the season. He highlighted the team’s hard work and character, expressing excitement about the upcoming game.

Prior to the opener, the Tigers achieved a solid exhibition victory over UCF, winning 75-68 on October 26. The team made a strong second-half comeback, aided by only five turnovers and an impressive performance from point guard Dedan Thomas Jr., who recorded 16 points and nine assists.

Key Players

Dedan Thomas Jr.: 16 points, 9 assists, 2 turnovers
Mike Nwoko: 15 points
Marquel Sutton: 14 points, 11 rebounds
Jalen Reed: 6 points, 4 rebounds in 19 minutes after recovering from an ACL injury

Coach McMahon acknowledged areas needing improvement, such as transition defense and minimizing turnovers. He praised the individual performances, particularly of Thomas, Nwoko, and Sutton.

Tarleton State Matchup

The Tigers will be competing against a Tarleton State team that recently lost to SMU with a score of 96-76. The Texans struggled offensively in the second half, finishing with a shooting percentage of 39.2% for the game.

Players to watch from Tarleton State include Dior Johnson, who scored 23 points, and Freddy Hicks, adding 15 points. The Texans are coached by Billy Gillispie, in his sixth season with the program.