Louisiana Tech defeats Louisiana 65-44
Louisiana Tech Dominates Home Court in 21-Point Blowout Over Visiting Louisiana
A Statement Win for the Bulldogs
In a convincing display of team basketball, Louisiana Tech handed visiting Louisiana a 65-44 defeat at home on Saturday night. The Bulldogs' dominant performance marked a statement win for the program, showcasing their capabilities in a non-conference matchup.
The game got off to a blistering start for Louisiana Tech, with the home team taking an early 21-point lead by halftime. The Bulldogs continued to pull away in the second half, extending their margin to a comfortable 21 points. This largest lead of the night came just moments into the final minute of play, leaving little doubt about the outcome.
Key Performers
AJ Bates led Louisiana Tech's attack with 23 points, as well as eight assists and 20 rebounds. Kaden Cooper rounded out the team's top performers with 10 rebounds and 10 points.
For Louisiana, Dorian Finister provided a spark off the bench, scoring 14 points on 2-for-5 three-point shooting. Todd Jones Jr. added 8 rebounds and 3 points for the visiting Bulldogs.
Comprehensive Team Statistics
Louisiana Tech's balanced attack was evident in their comprehensive team statistics:
* Field Goals: 22/49 (45.0%)
* Rebounds: 37, with 12 coming on the offensive end
* Assists: 10
* Turnovers: 15
* True Shooting Percentage: 56.7%
In contrast, Louisiana struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 30% from three-point range.
Advanced Statistics
The advanced statistics painted a clearer picture of the Bulldogs' dominance:
* eFG%: 50.0%
* FT Rate: 38.8%
* OREB%: 32.4%
These numbers underscored Louisiana Tech's efficiency on both ends of the court, as well as their ability to secure key rebounds.
Context
This non-conference matchup served as a test for Louisiana Tech's skills, with the Bulldogs emerging victorious in convincing fashion. The Thomas Assembly Center crowd was treated to an entertaining display of hoops, with the home team's dominance on full display.
The final score: 65-44 in favor of Louisiana Tech.