The Alabama State men’s basketball team faced off against the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Despite a strong first half performance that saw them take a lead over the SEC team, the Hornets ultimately fell short, losing 74-61.
TJ Madlock led the scoring for Alabama State with 21 points, followed closely by Amarr Knox with 20 points. Mario Andrews was a force on the boards, grabbing 10 rebounds for the Hornets. The team’s defense was able to force 15 turnovers from LSU, converting them into nine points.
In the first half, Alabama State went on a run to take a lead, but LSU fought back in the second half, outscoring the Hornets 39-18. Despite winning the rebounding battle and dominating on the offensive glass, Alabama State couldn’t maintain their lead.
Head Coach Tony Madlock emphasized the importance of playing hard and staying tough as a team. He acknowledged the disappointment of the loss but also highlighted the lessons that can be learned from facing tough opponents like LSU.
Moving forward, the Hornets will look to build on the positives from the game and address areas that need improvement. While the outcome was not what they had hoped for, Coach Madlock remains optimistic about the team’s ability to compete at a high level and learn from their experiences on the court.
