LSU Tigers will host the South Carolina Gamecocks in their first SEC home game of the 2026 season on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. This exciting matchup will take place at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. CST
- Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge
- Broadcast: ESPNU and LSU Sports Radio Network
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased online at LSUTix.net or at the arena’s upper concourse ticket windows starting one hour before tipoff. LSU students can enter for free with a valid student ID. Additionally, “Student For A Game” tickets are available in the student section for $10.
Current Team Performance
The LSU Tigers currently hold a record of 12-2 overall and 0-1 in SEC games, following a narrow 75-72 defeat to Texas A&M. Meanwhile, South Carolina enters the game with a record of 9-5 and is also 0-1 in the SEC after losing 83-71 to Vanderbilt.
Player Highlights
In the absence of point guard Dedan Thomas Jr., who is dealing with a lower leg injury, freshman Jalen Reece stepped up with seven assists against A&M. Mike Nwoko continues to shine, scoring 22 points against Southern Miss and 21 against Texas A&M, making it two consecutive games with over 20 points. Additionally, Max Mackinnon added 20 points, while Rashad King contributed 10 points in the last match.
For South Carolina, Elijah Strong led the scoring with 17 points in their last game against Vanderbilt. Myles Stute and Mike Sharavjamts added 14 and 13 points, respectively. The Gamecocks have averaged 80.3 points per game this season.
Team Statistics
| Team | Record | Leading Scorer | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 12-2 (0-1 SEC) | Mike Nwoko | 16.4 |
| South Carolina | 9-5 (0-1 SEC) | Meechie Johnson | 13.8 |
Upcoming Games
After facing South Carolina, LSU will travel to Nashville for a noon game on Saturday against the nationally-ranked Vanderbilt. The Tigers will return home on January 14 to host Kentucky.
As the Tigers gear up for this important SEC home opener, fans are encouraged to rally behind the team in what promises to be an engaging night of college basketball.
