There’s no doubt where LSU sophomore guard Adrienne Webb has found her niche this season  — in 3-point land.
Webb showed signs of brilliance from beyond the arc as a freshman, finishing second to former guard Allison Hightower in 3-point shooting at 30.2 percent (26-of-86) in 30 games with no starts. This season, she has started all 21 games and made 55 of her 135 attempts from 3-point range (40.7 percent).
Her impressive performances have not gone unnoticed by LSU coach Van Chancellor. Chancellor said Webb is a bona fide “3-ball machine” and recognized her with a pat on the back at practice Tuesday.
“I don’t believe I’ve ever had a player who’s improved as much as Adrienne Webb has improved since last year,” Chancellor said. “It’s just been unbelievable. I’m really pleased for her; she’s such a sweet person. She went all summer and really worked, which gives you confidence.”
Webb, who has reached double figures 17 times this season, said she is not surprised by her production.
She leads LSU in scoring (13.8 points per game), field goals made (4.8), field goal attempts (11.4), 3-point field goals (2.6) and 3-point attempts (6.4).
“The coaches expect a lot from us,” Webb said. “They expect us to work hard in the offseason, and that’s what I did.”
Freshman guard Jeanne Kenney has also come alive on the court. Kenney has played in every game and is No. 4 on the team in scoring with 6.6 points per game.
Kenney is No. 2 behind Webb in 3-point field goals with 27 (1.3 per game) and 3-point attempts with 82 (3.9).
“[Webb] and Kenney are what they are because they’ve shot a lot of shots,” Chancellor said. “It’s about practice in the offseason.”
LSU FINISHES SEASON WITH ROAD TRIP
The Lady Tigers have won two straight games to begin their four-game homestand and will complete the stretch with games against Arkansas on Thursday and Georgia on Sunday.
But LSU will end the regular season with five of seven games on the road, so Chancellor has not hyped up the home games.
“I’m more worried about how we’re playing, and we’re playing better,” Chancellor said. “It’s nice to play at home; we had a great crowd here Sunday afternoon. An enthusiastic crowd can make a world of difference, but if you go to depending on that, it’s not good for you when you have to go on the road.”
EASON’S RETURN UNITES LADY TIGERS
LSU senior point guard Latear Eason did not light up the scoreboard in her return Thursday against Ole Miss after a concussion Jan. 6, only scoring two points. But she had four assists, and Chancellor said her presence is invaluable for the team in the heart of the SEC season.
“She’s given us organization and glue,” Chancellor said. “[Eason] has every intangible you can have. She inspires the coaches and teammates. They really believe in her.”
Webb agreed: “Having [Eason] back on the court pumps us up to be our best.”
 
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