 Photo By: LSUsports.net Da Boot Sports 3/1/2025 By: Terrill J. Weil STARKVILLE, MS - LSU took on a very good Mississippi State team on Saturday afternoon in Starkville and lost their third game in a row, 81-69. LSU once again was competitive through most of the game, but their lack of offensive productivity continues to haunt this team. The Tigers finished the game shooting 39% from the floor. They hit 9-36 from behind the arc for 25%. At the free throw line they sank 10-14 for 71%. LSU turned the ball over nine times and were out-rebounded, 36-31. Cam Carter had a great game scoring 23 points, but had little help. Daimion Collins finished with 10 points. Derek Fountain and Jordan Sears scored 9 points each. Mike Williams III added 8. Dji Bailey scored 7 points and Curtis givens III finished with 3 points. The Tigers began the game hitting back to back three pointers, then on the strength of some very solid defense, LSU lead, 10-4 at the 15:43 official’s timeout. Over the next six minutes, State would outscore LSU, 11-7 to cut the Tigers' lead to, 17-15 with 10:15 left in the first half. The contest had shaped up into a good, competitive game. In a low scoring game, LSU was able to hold onto their lead. At the 3:59 media timeout, the Tigers lead, 27-23. LSU played well in the first half, taking a 37-35 lead into the locker room at halftime. The Tigers shot 41% from the floor in the first half. They hit 5-20 from behind the three point arc for 25%. They sank 4-5 from the charity stripe for 80%. LSU turned the ball over five times while forcing State into nine in the first half. The Bulldogs did out-rebound LSU, 20-16. Cam Carter led the team at the break with 18 points. The second half picked up right where we left off in the first, with both teams trading baskets and the lead. At the 15:13 media timeout, LSU led, 47-46. Mississippi State would go on a 14-6 run over the next four minutes to take a 60-53 lead. LSU remained inconsistent offensively and State took advantage by staying in control of the contest. At the 7:57 mark, the Bulldogs led, 65-58. The Tigers had several opportunities to climb back into the contest, but their poor shooting kept them behind the eight ball. With only 3:32 left on the clock, State held a 73-66 advantage. The Bulldogs coasted the rest of the way for the victory. LSU falls to 14-15 overall and 3-13 in SEC play. Next Up the Tigers will travel to Lexington to play Kentucky on Tuesday at 6:00 pm. The game will be televised on ESPN2. John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior) *John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. A huge Thank You to Cardio Health Solutions owned by Ron Sancho for sponsoring and believing in our publication!
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