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LSU Smothers OSU to Reach Regional Final

Lady Tigers hold Cowgirls to 15% shooting in first half

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 29, 2008 6:06 PM CDT
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(Newser) – LSU had a fairly easy tuneup for North Carolina in the regional semifinals, as the Lady Tigers cruised by Oklahoma State 67-52 today, reports the Associated Press. Erica White led Louisiana State with 18 points, and three other teammates scored in double figures. LSU held the Cowgirls to 15% shooting in the first half and forced 13 turnovers.

LSU (30-5) also shut down the  Oklahoma State offense in the second half, restricting them to 20% shooting for much of it to put themselves one win away from a fifth straight trip to the Final Four. The Cowgirls did score four straight baskets to break the second half shooting drought, but never got closer than nine points. Andrea Riley led Oklahoma State (27-8) with 26 points.

Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley (10) knocks the ball away from LSU guard Erica White (5) during the second half of semifinal game at the New Orleans Regional of the women's NCAA Tournament today.
Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley (10) knocks the ball away from LSU guard Erica White (5) during the second half of semifinal game at the New Orleans Regional of the women's NCAA Tournament today.   (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
LSU guard Erica White celebrates late in the game against Oklahoma State in the semifinals of the New Orleans regional of the women's NCAA Tournament today. LSU defeated Oklahoma State 67-52.
LSU guard Erica White celebrates late in the game against Oklahoma State in the semifinals of the New Orleans regional of the women's NCAA Tournament today. LSU defeated Oklahoma State 67-52.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Oklahoma State guard Ally Clardy (11) rest her head on the shoulder of teammate Maria Cordero near the end of the game against LSU in the NCAA women's Tournament today. LSU won 67-52.
Oklahoma State guard Ally Clardy (11) rest her head on the shoulder of teammate Maria Cordero near the end of the game against LSU in the NCAA women's Tournament today. LSU won 67-52.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Oklahoma State coach Kurt Budke talks to his team during the first half the against LSU in the semifinals of the New Orleans regional women's NCAA basketball tournament today.
Oklahoma State coach Kurt Budke talks to his team during the first half the against LSU in the semifinals of the New Orleans regional women's NCAA basketball tournament today.   (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
LSU guard Erica White (5) runs down the court near the end of a women's NCAA Tournament game against Oklahoma State today. LSU defeated Oklahoma State 67-52.
LSU guard Erica White (5) runs down the court near the end of a women's NCAA Tournament game against Oklahoma State today. LSU defeated Oklahoma State 67-52.   (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)
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