LSU’s roller coaster of a season came to a roller coaster of an end on Friday night as the Tigers were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament at the hands of Iowa State in the first round in Milwaukee.
It was the team’s first game without Will Wade on the sideline after his firing last Saturday, which began a chaotic week for the program.
LSU did not get off to a hot start, with Iowa State controlling the first half. In the first 20 minutes, the Tigers’ offense couldn’t drum up much as it couldn’t finish near the rim or establish any consistent three-point shooting. Tari Eason spent much of the half in foul trouble.
Despite that, and only scoring 19 points, LSU was only down five at the half. It’s something LSU fans have become accustomed to this season. Sloppy play from the offense, but the defense doing just enough to keep it a game.
LSU found some spark in the second half, but it wasn’t enough as Iowa State was able to hit the clutch shots that the Tigers could not. Offense was LSU’s Achilles’ heel all year, and it did the Tigers in on Friday night.
With this team’s season now over, here are five takeaways from the loss to the Cyclones.