Who’s playing
LSU Tigers @ UCF Knights
Current records: LSU 4-1, UCF 4-1
How to watch
What you need to know
The UCF Knights will take on the LSU Tigers on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET at Greenbrier Colonial Hall. The Knights come with some offensive prowess as they have averaged 77.8 points per game this season.
UCF likely heads into the game with a chip on its shoulder, as Wisconsin just ended the team’s four-game winning streak on Friday. They were dealt a major blow when they fell 86-70 to the Badgers. The loss was the Knights’ first of the season.
UCF’s loss came despite quality play from Dior Johnson, who had 11 points and two steals. Johnson’s performance made up for a slower game against Tennessee Tech on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, LSU’s undefeated season came to an end after four games on Friday. They were hit 74-63 in the loss column by Pittsburgh. The game was the Tigers’ lowest scoring game so far this season.
LSU’s loss shouldn’t cloud the performances of Vyctorius Miller, who had 14 points, and Jalen Reed, who went 6 for 10 on his way to 14 points plus seven rebounds. Less helpful for LSU was Cam Carter’s abysmal 0-5 three-point shooting.
Even though they lost, LSU smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. The team is really improving in that area, having now improved their offensive rebound total in three straight games.
After losing for the first time this season, UCF fell to 4-1. As for LSU, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 4-1.
There is likely to be some serious foul play as both teams are among the highest scoring teams in the league. UCF has had no problem increasing scoring this season, averaging 77.8 points per game. However, it’s not like LSU is struggling in that department as they have averaged a 77. With both teams able to score points so easily, the only question that remains is who can make the score higher.