- Matchup: LSU Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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On Wednesday, the Kentucky Wildcats (19-12) host the LSU Tigers (15-16) at the Bridgestone Arena during the SEC Tournament.
In their previous outing, the LSU Tigers faced Texas A&M, suffering a close defeat with a score of 94-91. The Tigers committed 23 personal fouls compared to Texas A&M’s 20. They managed to convert 10 out of 33 attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Texas A&M achieved 68.8% from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 32 attempts. Additionally, Texas A&M secured 45 rebounds (14 offensive and 31 defensive) while failing to record any blocked shots. The Aggies also facilitated 10 assists alongside 17 steals. On the defensive side, LSU allowed their opponents to shoot 36.9% from the field, with Texas A&M hitting 31 out of 84 attempts. LSU itself dished out 17 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and made 9 steals, while collecting 49 total rebounds, including 11 offensive. At the free-throw line, LSU was 21 out of 30, achieving a shooting rate of 70.0%. The Tigers finished the game with a field goal percentage of 44.3% (31 out of 70) and sank 8 out of 28 shots from three-point range.
Player Max Mackinnon made notable contributions, finishing with 35.0% shooting from the field, adding 3 assists, and spending 48 minutes on the court, where he also secured 4 rebounds along with 20 points from 7 of 20 shooting.
This season, LSU enters the matchup with a record of 15-16. They average 11.1 turnovers per game and commit 18.7 fouls per outing. Collectively, the Tigers grab 36.9 rebounds per game and have tallied 460 assists this year, ranking 130th in Division 1 for assists. LSU has a shooting rate of 33.3% from three (212 of 636) and 76.7% from the charity stripe. They score an average of 81.4 points per game, placing them 64th nationally, while achieving 47.0% field goal shooting.
Defensively, the Tigers force opponents into 10.0 turnovers each game while drawing an average of 19.1 fouls. They rank 87th nationally by allowing 386 assists over the season. LSU’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 44.0% (834 of 1,896) and concedes an average of 34.6 rebounds per game. They allow 35.6% shooting from three-point range and are ranked 302nd in points per game allowed (78.2).
Last time on the court, the Kentucky Wildcats suffered an 84-77 loss against Florida. The Wildcats secured 20 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 32. They recorded 9 turnovers while collecting 7 steals. Florida committed 16 fouls, allowing the Wildcats to take a total of 21 free throw attempts, hitting 17 for an 81.0% conversion rate. From beyond the arc, Kentucky was 8 for 23 (34.8%). The Wildcats finished shooting 26 of 66 from the field for a shooting percentage of 39.4%. In contrast, they conceded 28 of 61 shots from Florida, which equates to 45.9% shooting by their opponents. Florida also shot 44.4% from three-point territory (8 of 18) and shot 20 of 32 from the free throw line, marking 62.5% success. Kentucky allowed Florida to grab a total of 38 rebounds, with 11 being offensive.
Otega Oweh had a significant impact for the Wildcats, scoring 28 points over 38 minutes while adding 2 assists. He shot 8 of 21 for a percentage of 38.1% and contributed 5 rebounds.
For the season, Kentucky stands at 19-12. The Wildcats commit 18.3 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 72.3%. They dish out assists at a rate of 16.2 per game (56th nationally) while averaging 10.7 turnovers per contest. Kentucky has accumulated 2,518 total points this season (81.2 per game) and averages 38.3 rebounds per matchup. Offensively, the Wildcats are hitting 46.6% from the field, placing them 100th in college basketball.
On the defensive front, Kentucky allows opponents a 32.1% success rate on three-point attempts (239 of 744) and lets teams convert 73.5% of free throw attempts. They concede 14.2 assists and 33.9 rebounds per game, ranking 253rd and 150th, respectively. In points allowed, the Wildcats rank 181st in D-1, giving up 73.7 per game. They force 10.8 turnovers per game while permitting opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field (71st in college basketball).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Kentucky
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