Louisiana Tech defeats Delaware 70-68

Louisiana Tech Edges Delaware in Thrilling Comeback Victory

In a dramatic turn of events, Louisiana Tech (HOME) pulled off a stunning comeback victory over visiting Delaware (AWAY), 70-68, on Monday night at the Thomas Assembly Center.

The Blue Raiders trailed by five points with just over six minutes left in regulation, but they refused to back down. Trailing 59-54 with 3:15 remaining, Louisiana Tech's DJ Dudley hit a crucial three-pointer to put his team up for good. The Blue Raiders then held off a late surge from Delaware, securing the two-point win.

Dudley was instrumental in the comeback, scoring 17 points and draining four of five three-point attempts (73.0%). His teammate Avery Thomas II added eight rebounds, seven points, and two assists to help fuel the rally.

Meanwhile, Delaware struggled with its shooting, making just 38.0% of its 3-point attempts. Justyn Fernandez led the Blue Hens with 18 points, but his team's inability to contain Louisiana Tech's offense ultimately cost them the game.

The loss drops Delaware (AWAY) to 1-2 in conference play, while Louisiana Tech improves to 2-1. The victory marks a significant upset for the Blue Raiders, who were expected to lose on their home court.

Game Flow

* Halftime: Away team led 29-34

* Final margin: 2 points

* Largest leads: Louisiana Tech 2, Delaware 12

Advanced Team Statistics

Louisiana Tech (HOME):

eFG% 45.5%, FT Rate 53.6%, OREB% 35.1%

Delaware (AWAY):

eFG% 54.8%, FT Rate 28.8%, OREB% 18.8%

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to gain a significant advantage until the final minutes of regulation.

Game Leaders

Louisiana Tech:

* DJ Dudley (17 pts, 1-4 3PT, 31.2% FG)

* Avery Thomas II (8 reb, 7 pts, 2 ast, 1 stl)

Delaware:

* Justyn Fernandez (18 pts, 4-9 3PT, 53.8% FG)

* Christian Bliss (9 ast, 14 pts, 6 reb, 3 stl)