At the end of the first half LSU leads Duke 31 to 27. The Tigers held Sheldon Williams, perhaps the most unattractive basketball player since Shaq, to his lowest score all season (He does lead the floor with 10-points.) JJ Redick was held to 3-points in the first half and you can see his frustration as he is unable to get anything going during this game. (Something to think about-this is probably the most athletic team Duke has faced all year, and if Redick is having this must trouble with LSU, can he handle the NBA?) LSU's new highest scorers have sat out most of the first half due to foul troubles. Big Baby and T. Thomas held the Blue Devils until they both received two fouls. However, the leading scorer for LSU is Big Baby Glenn Davis' sub Darnell Lazare who scored 10-points off of the bench in the first half.
If the Tigers can stop the turn-overs and become more consistent with their shots, they have an excellent chance of winning this game. Duke can not compete with their speed and athletic ability. However, for the past 8-years Coach K has put a team in the Elite Eight and they always come loaded with a lot of heart, determination and talent.
Update: With 19-seconds left, Big Baby Glen Davis is fouled missed his first, and missed his second, but got his own rebound. McRoberts fouled him, fouling out with 9-points. Glen Davis went back to the line to give the Tigers a 6-point lead. 60-54. JJ Redick brought the ball down the court and missed a three-pointer, Davis was fouled and hit both foul shots giving the LSU Tigers a 62-54 lead. Dockery brought the ball down the court with 6-seconds left, but went out of bounds. The LSU Tigers win 62-54 over the #1 ranked Duke Blue Devils. (There goes the office bracket!)
Final Stats:
For the Tigers: Both Darrell Mitchell and Glen Davis finished with 14-points and 6 rebounds. Freshman Tasmin Mitchell finished with 10-points.
For Duke: Mud Fence had 23-points and 12 rebounds, JJ Redick had 11-points and 2 assists.
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