In the paint, it wouldn’t be surprising if San Diego State attempts more three-pointers than usual.
While scouting the Aztecs, LSU has also been focusing on self-improvement, looking in the mirror to refine its own game and put the best version of the team on the floor.
“All week, we’ve been working on putting our offense together, defensive transition, half-court transition, and half-court defense,” Morrow said. “I feel like we’ve really made progress in those areas this week.”
Both Johnson and Morrow will be healthy for the matchup—Johnson has been dealing with shin splints, while Morrow reinjured her foot against Texas in the SEC Tournament.
After practicing in the lead-up to the first-round game against the Aztecs, they’re both ready to take the court.
“I’m ready to play. I haven’t played in almost a month,” Johnson said. “I’ve been practicing, getting back into rhythm.”
With preparation focused on themselves and a fully healthy squad, Mulkey and her team feel confident that they’ll be ready—if everything falls into place.
However, it’s March, and the NCAA Tournament has proven time and time again that anything can happen. Fortunately for LSU, they’ve been preparing for every possibility.
“In March, you don’t overlook anybody,” Johnson said. “Of course, we’re trying to get out of [Baton Rouge], but we have to take care of business in the first game.”
