The LSU Tigers begin their march through the Madness late Saturday night, after winning it all two years ago and reaching the Elite Eight last year. Their regular season was a bit underwhelming — three losses and a few critical injuries in the final six games — but the top-line talent is still here for a deep tournament run. Flau’jae Johnson, Aneesah Morrow and Mikaylah Williams are all set to play in Round 1, with LSU a sizable home favorite against San Diego State.
We’ve got a breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the matchup, plus odds, projections and expert picks. Team profiles written by The Athletic’s Michael Waterloo.
How to watch LSU vs. San Diego State
- What: Spokane 1 Regional, first round
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center — Baton Rouge, La.
- Time: 10:15 p.m. ET Saturday
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: Fubo (try for free)
- Watching in-person? Get tickets on StubHub
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No. 3 LSU
Strengths: LSU will set the tone for each of its games. It will run, run, run, averaging 77.1 possessions per 40 minutes. And if opponents aren’t tired enough from that, it’ll bring the physicality on the boards. LSU is one of the nation’s best rebounding teams…
