The LSU Tigers have become a force to reckon with in college basketball. They won their maiden NCAA championship in 2023 defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Finals. Led by their charismatic star, Angel Reese, their fans are hoping they repeat their magic in the upcoming season.

The Tigers will kick-start their campaign against the Colorado Buffaloes on Nov 6 in Las Vegas. Let’s dig into more details about the LSU’s upcoming clash with the Buffs.

Angel Reese and the Tigers to go against the Lady Buffs

Angel Reese will headline the Hall Of Fame series with the Tigers at the T-Mobile Arena in Sin City. The LSU will lock horns against a formidable Colorado side. The spotlight will be on the Tiger’s star attraction Angel Reese. Other players to watch out for the Tigers will be No. 2-ranked Mikayla Williams. In addition to this, the Tigers have added two top-class transfers to their squad. The talented point guard Hailey Van Lith and the powerful forward Aneesah Morrow.

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The defending champions are facing a tough opponent in the form of the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buffs are facing Kim Mulkey’s Tigers for the very first time. Colorado made it to the Sweet 16 last season. Their impressive campaign came to an end when they lost to the runners-up the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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The Lady Buffs will go head-to-head against a ranked team for the first time in an opening game of the season. Moreover, they have never played at Vegas in a Non-conference game.

All eyes are on the Tiger’s star performer

The center of attraction on the opening night of the Hall Of Fame series will be Angel Reese. The Bayou Barbie will look to carry on from where she left last season. She was instrumental in the Tigers championship run last season.

Reese was also the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Moreover, she made it to the 2023 unanimous All-American first team. Furthermore, she is a part of the WBCA Coaches’ All-American of 2023.

Angel Reese is the first woman player in more than 15 seasons to have an average of 23 points and 15.4 rebounds per game. Apart from this, she holds the SEC record for her 240 free throws. She scored 830 points and is placed third place in LSU’s scoring history. Additionally, she was awarded the BET Sportswoman of the Year to go with her Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award.

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The Tigers will have a task in hand when they take the court against Colorado. Fans will be hoping for Angel Reese to step up and put on a show in the season opener at Vegas.