- Matchup: Texas Southern Tigers vs LSU Tigers
- Date of Game: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA
- Broadcasting on: ESPN+
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The LSU Tigers (1-0) are set to face off against the Texas Southern Tigers (0-1) at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center this Friday.
In their recent game, Texas Southern faced Grand Canyon, suffering a defeat with a final score of 103-79. They recorded a field goal percentage of 42.4% (25 out of 59) while hitting 4 out of 16 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 25 of 40 shots, achieving a 62.5% success rate. On the boards, the Tigers managed to collect 26 total rebounds, with 8 offensive boards. Additionally, they provided 11 assists but also turned the ball over 15 times and secured 10 steals. On defense, Texas Southern allowed a 50.8% shooting percentage from the field, conceding 33 of 65 attempts. Grand Canyon, in return, dished out 23 assists and snagged 38 total rebounds (12 offensive and 26 defensive) without blocking any shots. Grand Canyon hit 63.4% of free throws, making 26 of 41 attempts, along with 11 successful three-pointers out of 34 tries. The Tigers committed 32 personal fouls in this matchup, while Grand Canyon totaled 24 fouls.
A standout player from this game was Karris Bilal, who contributed 15 points on a shooting percentage of 20.0% (3 of 15). He played for 25 minutes and secured 1 rebound, alongside distributing 2 assists.
Entering this matchup, Texas Southern holds an overall record of 0-1. The team averages 79.0 points per game, ranking 181st in Division 1 basketball, while shooting 42.4% from the field. They have only made 25.0% of their three-point shots (4 of 16) and 62.5% of their free throws. Collectively, Texas Southern grabs an average of 31.0 rebounds per game and has recorded 11 assists this season, placing them 290th in Division 1 for assists. They average 14.0 turnovers and 32.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, Texas Southern forces 15.0 turnovers a game and draws 24.0 fouls. They have allowed their opponents to shoot 32.4% from beyond the arc and rank 359th nationally in points per game allowed, averaging 103.0. The Tigers also concede a shooting percentage of 50.8% (33 of 65) and allow an average of 47.0 rebounds per game. They are positioned 339th nationally in assists allowed, having given up 23 assists this season.
In their last outing, the LSU Tigers secured a convincing 100-57 victory against New Orleans. In this game, LSU allowed New Orleans to gather 35 rebounds (12 offensive). The Tigers hit 4 of 29 attempts from three-point range, resulting in a shooting percentage of 13.8%. From the free-throw line, they converted 23 of 38 attempts (60.5%). Defensively, the Tigers held New Orleans to just 15 successful shots from the field out of 61 attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of only 24.6%. LSU closed the game with a field goal shooting percentage of 51.3%, converting 39 of 76 attempts. They also managed to drop 7 of 28 three-point tries (25.0%) and shot 75.0% from the free-throw line, making 15 out of 20 attempts. New Orleans committed 18 fouls, giving LSU opportunities at the charity stripe. The Tigers turned the ball over 11 times while recording 11 steals, alongside 35 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 49 rebounds.
A key player for LSU was Donovan Dent, who scored 19 points on 6 of 13 shooting (46.2%) while also grabbing 4 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists in 30 minutes on the court.
So far this season, LSU holds a record of 1-0. The Tigers average 24.0 personal fouls per game and exhibit a free throw success rate of 75.0%. Their assist average stands at 24.0, ranking them 36th in the nation, with 12.0 turnovers per contest. This season, LSU has totaled 100 points and averages 53.0 rebounds per game. In terms of offensive efficiency, they are shooting 51.3% from the field, placing them 92nd nationally.
Defensively, LSU allows opponents to hit 13.8% from three-point range (4 of 29), while giving up 60.5% at the free-throw line. They allow an average of 4.0 assists and 38.0 total rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 248th, respectively, in college basketball. LSU ranks 86th in points allowed per game, averaging 57.0. They force an average of 16.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot just 24.6% from the field (12th in Division 1).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on LSU
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