LSU Tigers vs NW State (Women’s) Game Preview – Players to Watch, Head to Head, and Prediction

The LSU Tigers haven’t looked back ever since their opening game disappointment against the Lady Buffs. The reigning national champions are in red-hot form with their 10-game winning streak. Moreover, all the big guns in the Lady Tigers locker room have made their share of contributions to the team’s success. The last time LSU stepped onto the court, they shattered the record of registering maximum points in a single game. They completely blew away McNeese 133-44 in a one-sided encounter.

Kim Mulkey will expect her team to carry on their momentum as they host the Northwestern State Demons on Sunday.

The Lady Tigers vs the Demons: Team Stats

The Lady Tigers will enter the Pete Maravich Assembly Center as favorites with their impeccable 7-0 record at home. They have an astonishing team average of 96.4 points per game. In addition to this, they have 51.2 percent shooting accuracy from the field. The Lady Tigers have an average of 74.4% in free throws and have a 46.6% success rate in rebounds per game. Moreover, their 31.9% efficiency from the 3-point range poses a serious threat to the Northwestern State Demons. Additionally, the assist rate of 17.7 is proof of their remarkable teamwork.

On the other hand, Northwestern State will enter the contest following their 76-60 defeat to UL Monroe on Tuesday. Despite Sharna Ayres’ 22 points, the Northwestern State Demons ended up on the losing end. Nonetheless, they have a 61.3 points per game average so far in the competition. Apparently, this is 0.5 % more than what LSU concedes against all other opponents.

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There are several players in both teams that can have a significant impact on the game.

Players to watch out for

Kim Mulkey’s latest recruit Aneesah Morrow has been a worthy addition to LSU’s locker room. The junior guard is the leader for the Lady Tigers with an average of 19 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.9 steals per game. Moreover, she has ended with a double-double in her last four outings for LSU. No. 11 Haley Van Lith’s 5.0 average leads the assists chart while the Bayou Barbie, Angel Reese tops the rebounds chart with an average of 10 per game. Whereas, Mikaylah Williams is the best 3-point shooter scoring 2.4 per contest.

For the Demons, Jiselle Woodson leads with 12.7 points and 2.9 assists per game. Last game’s prolific scorer Ayres has an average of 11.6 points per game and Dean is also someone to watch out for with her 8.4 points and 1.7 steals per game.

It will be an exciting contest for the fans despite all the odds favoring a commanding LSU win. However, the Lady Tigers would not want to let their guard down and take things lightly. Come what may, there is no denying that the game will be a fascinating contest.

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