In Baton Rouge, Middle Tennessee women's basketball saw their season end in the NCAA Tournament's second round with a loss to Louisiana State 83-56. Despite leading at halftime, foul trouble in the second half allowed LSU to take control, ultimately winning the game.

By the Numbers
  • 31-16: Fouls called on MTSU vs. LSU, resulting in LSU shooting 37 free throws compared to MTSU's nine.
  • 3: MTSU starters fouled out during the game.
  • 22: Points off turnovers for LSU, who capitalized on MTSU's 17 turnovers.
State of Play
  • MTSU (30-5) initially held the lead but ended up losing to LSU (83-56) in the NCAA Tournament's second round.
  • LSU's free throw advantage (37 attempts to MTSU's 9) played a significant role in the game's outcome.
  • Key players like Savannah Wheeler and Courtney Whitson had notable performances in their final game for MTSU.
Bottom Line

The impressive season for Middle Tennessee women's basketball comes to an end in a tough game against LSU, highlighting the impact of foul trouble and free throw differentials on the outcome.