Basketball Tigers Face Missouri; Honor 1986 NCAA Final Four Team on Alumni Day

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Basketball Tigers Face Missouri; Honor 1986 NCAA Final Four Team on Alumni Day

On Saturday, the LSU Tigers will host the Missouri Tigers in a highly anticipated matchup at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. This event marks Alumni Day, featuring a special halftime tribute to the members of the 1986 NCAA Final Four team, notable for being the first 11th-seeded team to reach the Final Four. Coach Dale Brown led this remarkable squad, which advanced deep into the tournament after impressive victories over Georgia Tech and Kentucky.

Game Details

The game is set to tip off at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at LSUTix.net and at the arena one hour before the game. LSU students can enter for free, with the first 500 students receiving LSU Geaux hats.

Team Records and Performance

As of now, LSU holds a record of 12-5 and is 0-4 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They suffered a narrow 75-74 defeat against Kentucky earlier in the week. In contrast, Missouri boasts a record of 13-4 and is 3-1 in the SEC, following an 84-74 victory over Auburn. Missouri currently shares the top position in the league with four other teams.

Historical Context

LSU leads the all-time series against Missouri 12-5.
In Baton Rouge, LSU has a strong 7-1 record against Missouri.
The last encounter resulted in an 84-80 win for LSU on March 9, 2024.

Player Insights

Jayden Stone has emerged as a key player for Missouri, leading the team with 22 points and contributing six rebounds and three assists against Auburn. Additionally, Mark Mitchell scored 12 points while dishing out a team-high five assists. Trent Pierce and T.O. Barrett also made significant contributions with 18 and 13 points, respectively.

Missouri’s Offensive Performance

Missouri’s offensive numbers are impressive. They average 81.8 points per game, shooting at 56.3 percent in their recent victory. Mitchell leads the scoring for the season with an average of 17.5 points per game, while Stone follows closely with 14.7 points. In league matchups, Mitchell is averaging 18.8 points, and Stone 16.8.

Looking Ahead

Following the Missouri game, the Tigers will face a challenging road schedule, with upcoming games at Florida and Arkansas. They will return home on January 28 to take on Mississippi State.

As LSU prepares for this critical matchup, the basketball community looks forward to honoring the 1986 team and witnessing a fierce contest on the court.