LSU-Iowa statistical tale of the tape: 2 teams who dominate, but in different areas

All right, as we wait for Monday night’s Game of the Year (so far) in women’s basketball, let’s take a look at some of the semi-remarkable numbers both teams have posted.

Comparing Iowa and LSU in various statistical categories is kind of a waste of time since they have two such different offensive styles. But here is a selection of impressive stats for both sides:

Points per game: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, 1st in the nation (31.8)

Offensive rebounds per game: LSU’s Angel Reese, 1st (5.4)

Assists per game: Clark, 1st (8.9)

Rebounds per game: Reese, 2nd (13.2)

Three-pointers per game: Clark, 1st (5.1)

Double-doubles: Reese, tied for 2nd (26), Clark, 4th (23)

Triple-doubles: Clark, 1st (6)

Scoring margin: LSU, 3rd (+23.4), Iowa, 5th (+20.8)

Field goal percentage: Iowa, 2nd (.499), LSU 16th (.465)

Blocked shots per game: LSU, 10th (5.4)

Assists-to-turnovers ratio: Iowa, 5th (1.54)

Free throw attempts per game: LSU, 1st (27.3)

Free throw percentage: Iowa, 14th (.781)

Rebound margin: LSU, 2nd (+12.6), Iowa 18th (+7.6)

Three-pointers made per game: Iowa, 1st (11.0)

Points per game: Iowa, 1st (92.0), LSU, 2nd (85.9)

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Comments: mike.hlas@thegazette.com