- Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners vs LSU Tigers
- Event Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Oklahoma Sooners (14-14) are set to visit the Pete Maravich Assembly Center this Saturday for an exciting showdown against the LSU Tigers (15-13).
In their previous outing, the Oklahoma Sooners secured a victory against Auburn, prevailing with a score of 91-79. The Sooners committed 21 personal fouls while Auburn recorded 17. Oklahoma successfully made 8 out of 19 attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Auburn converted 21 of 27 free throws, finishing at 77.8%. Auburn also managed 32 rebounds (11 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. They recorded 11 assists and 6 steals during the match. Defensively, Oklahoma allowed their opponent to shoot 47.2% from the floor (25 of 53). The Sooners produced 12 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and accumulated 10 steals. In total, they grabbed 24 rebounds, including 9 on the offensive end. From the free-throw line, Oklahoma hit 18 of their 25 attempts (72.0%), concluding the game with an impressive field goal percentage of 52.6% (30 of 57) and hitting 13 out of their 19 three-point attempts.
Nijel Pack was a standout player, contributing significantly with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting. He played for 29 minutes, recorded 1 rebound, and tallied 2 assists, shooting 61.5% from the field.
Oklahoma heads into this matchup with a 14-14 record for the season. The team averages 82.6 points per game (50th in Division 1) and has a shooting percentage of 46.5% from the field. The Sooners hit 36.7% from three-point range (279 of 761) and 74.1% at the free-throw line. As a unit, they average 35.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 396 assists this season, ranking 199th nationally. The Sooners turn the ball over 10.1 times per game and commit an average of 17.8 fouls.
On defense, the Sooners force 10.5 turnovers per game and commit 17.6 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.7% from three-point range and rank 297th nationally in points allowed per game at 78.1. Oklahoma’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 45.2% (764 of 1,691), and they yield 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking 191st in assists allowed with 386 given up this season.
In their last game, the LSU Tigers triumphed over Ole Miss with a score of 106-99. On the boards, LSU permitted Ole Miss to secure 33 rebounds, with 10 being offensive. They recorded a three-point shooting percentage of 31.3%, going 5 of 16, while finishing 22 of 29 at the free-throw line (75.9%). Ole Miss managed to shoot 36 of 78 from the field (46.2%). The Tigers ended the game shooting 35 of 70 from the field (50.0%) and converted 11 of 21 three-point attempts (52.4%). They capitalized on 25 free throws for an 86.2% success rate. Ole Miss committed 22 fouls, allowing the Tigers 29 free-throw attempts, with LSU committing 10 turnovers and making 3 steals. Overall, they secured 35 rebounds, with 26 being on the defensive end and 9 offensive boards.
Max Mackinnon played a crucial role for the Tigers, scoring 34 points in 48 minutes of play while contributing 3 assists. He finished the game shooting 11 of 24 for a 45.8% field goal percentage and also grabbed 4 rebounds.
LSU holds a record of 15-13 this season. In terms of offensive performance, the Tigers boast a shooting percentage of 47.4% from the field, ranking 56th in the nation. They have scored a total of 2,292 points this season, averaging 81.9 points per game. LSU averages 36.7 rebounds per outing, with an assist rate of 14.8 per game (123rd nationally) and commits 10.5 turnovers per contest. The Tigers commit 18.8 fouls on average each game, making 76.8% of their free throws.
Defensively, LSU allows opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc (227 of 638) and 68.9% from the free-throw line. They surrender 12.6 assists and 34.4 rebounds per game, ranking 120th and 189th in Division 1, respectively. LSU is also ranked 269th in points allowed per game (77.1) and forces an average of 10.1 turnovers per game, allowing opposing teams a field goal percentage of 43.9% (167th in D-1).
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Oklahoma
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