Fast Break Takes: LSU vs. Alabama State
A Quick Recap of the Game
The LSU Tigers defeated the Alabama State Hornets 80-52 in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers were led by forward Brandon Murray, who scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Guard Adam Miller added 16 points, and forward Derek Fountain had 13 points and 10 rebounds for LSU. The Hornets were led by guard Jeremiah Bozeman, who scored 14 points.First Half
LSU jumped out to a quick start, taking a 10-0 lead in the first three minutes of the game. The Tigers continued to extend their lead throughout the half, and they went into halftime with a 40-22 advantage.Alabama State struggled to keep up with LSU’s pace and physicality. The Hornets shot just 28% from the field in the first half, and they turned the ball over 9 times.
Second Half
LSU continued to dominate the game in the second half. The Tigers pushed their lead to 20 points early in the half, and they never looked back. Alabama State made a few runs, but they could never cut the lead to less than 15 points.The Tigers shot 50% from the field in the second half, and they outrebounded the Hornets 40-27. LSU also forced 12 turnovers in the second half.
