*****Game Thread: No. 19 Texas Longhorns vs. LSU Tigers - Halal Guys Showcase*****

[HornSports Staff]

The No. 19 Texas Longhorns (7-2, 0-0 Big 12) and LSU Tigers (6-4, 0-0 SEC) will meet on the hardwood on Saturday at Toyota Center in Houston in the first game of the Halal Guys Showcase. This will mark the 32nd meeting between the two with LSU holding a 20-11 all-time record in the series. The last time the ‘Horns and Tigers met was in 2020 with LSU winning 69-67.

Following their 86-65 road loss to Marquette on December 6th, Texas responded with a 77-50 victory over Houston Christian University last Saturday which included a season high 13 steals and 16 forced turnovers.

LSU lost 75-60 to Kansas State on December 9th at home and rebounded with a 74-56 win over Alabama State in their last game.

Names to watch on the LSU side are forward Jalen Reed, point guard Mike Williams III, guard Jordan Wright and guard Trae Hannibal – all reached double-digits in scoring in the Alabama State win. The Tigers average 73 points per game and shoot 46.5% from the floor.

Guard Max Abmus leads the Longhorns in scoring with 17.6 points per game with forward Kadin Shedrick, forward Dillon Mitchell and guard Tyrese Hunter all averaging double digits in scoring as well. The Longhorns average 79 points per game and are shooting 48.9% from the floor.

Tipoff between the two teams will take place at 11:00 AM and will be televised on ESPN2.

No. 4 Houston and Texas A&M will meet in Game 2 at 1:30 pm following the Texas vs. LSU game.

What: No. 19 Texas Longhorns vs. LSU Tigers
When: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM
TV: ESPN2
Venue: Toyota Center
Location: Houston, TX
Spread: Texas -6.5

 

[Baron]

Watching ESPN2 waiting for the basketball game. It's a significant reminder why I think soccer as a viewing sport sucks.

 

[Baron]

It's the Brock Cunningham show early

 

[lshorn79]

I’m glad to see Disu one the court!

 

[tejasrulz]

Disu sighting!

 

[HornSports Staff]

Longhorns in control of this one as the first half comes to a close. Texas leads LSU 56-37

 

[tejasrulz]

Horns playing some good defense. A couple of those 3s by LSU were made with hands in their faces.

 

[longhorndon]

I had to look up Will Baker for LSU. I forgot he was a member of the 19-20 team.

 

[tejasrulz]

Shooting has gotten cold, need to pick it back up!

 

[Huskie1]

Getting out hustled and outplayed in this second half.

 

[tejasrulz]

We caught a very lucky break on that held ball. Can’t say I blame the LSU coach for getting mad about that call.

 

[Ntx dog]

Nice win. Disappointed there were what.a hundred Texas fans in the stands ?

 

[tejasrulz]

Nice win. Disappointed there were what.a hundred Texas fans in the stands ?

96-85 Horns

Surprising if there weren't more Texas fans since it was played in Houston.

 

[83Dee]

Texas looks very athletic - and can shoot. A pretty good combination. However, a weakness I see (that the announcers pointed out) is that our two starting guards, and the first off the bench, are all very small. Help is on the way via recruiting, but this is something that opponents will try to exploit all season - especially when we are in man defense. Just my $.02.

 

[83Dee]

Getting out hustled and outplayed in this second half.

We did. The energy was different.