On Saturday Night, the LSU Men's Basketball team is set to host the Texas Longhorns in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The LSU Tigers are 12-8 on the season with a 1-6 record in SEC Play while Texas is 14-7 with a 3-5 record in the SEC. The Tigers have been reeling in SEC play while Texas has overcome a tough start to SEC play with a 3-2 stretch over their last five games. Given that LSU is on the outside looking in while Texas is currently projected as an 11 seed, both teams will be pushing for a win in this game.
The game will have some added meaning as LSU will be honoring the 25th Anniversary of the 1999-2000 LSU Basketball team which made a run to the Sweet 16 beating the Texas Longhorns to advance to the Sweet 16.
How to watch LSU Vs Texas
The LSU Tigers and the Texas Longhorns will face off in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 5:00 PM Central Time or at 6:00 PM Eastern Time for the Tigers fans on the East Coast. SEC Network will be broadcasting the game, SEC Network is a part of ESPN's offerings meaning if you have ESPN or ESPN + the game will be available. If you are looking for a streaming option, Fubo TV will have the game along with hundreds of channels. The game will also be broadcast on radio on 98.1 the LSU Sports Radio Network.
Official Odds for LSU Vs Texas
As of Saturday Morning, the Texas Longhorns are slight favorites as they're favored by 1.5 points while the total is set at 144.5 points.
Injuries for LSU Tigers Vs Texas Longhorns
The LSU Basketball team will remain without Center Jalen Reed who tore his ACL before SEC Play and Tyrell Ward who hasn't been with the team this year. The Texas Longhorns will be without Chendall Weaver who is missing a 7th straight game with a hip injury.
A Must Win for the LSU Basketball Team
The month of February is here meaning the College Basketball season is rapidly approaching Postseason play. If LSU has any hopes of making the NCAA Tournament, the Tigers need to pick up a win in this game. The Tigers played a loaded schedule in January but, this month is a much softer stretch which is where LSU needs to turn the ship around.