Who’s Playing
Louisiana-Monroe @ Louisiana Tech
Current Records: Louisiana-Monroe 2-2; Louisiana Tech 3-1
What to Know
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs won both of their matches against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks last season (78-62 and 68-57) and are aiming for the same result on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home court against Louisiana-Monroe at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
Louisiana Tech had enough points to win and then some against the NW State Demons this past Friday, taking their contest 83-64.
As for Louisiana-Monroe, they have more to be thankful for after their matchup against NW State on Monday. Louisiana-Monroe made easy work of the Demons and carried off a 96-66 win. The oddsmakers were on the Warhawks’ side, but they didn’t give the squad enough credit as the margin was unexpectedly wide.
The wins brought the Bulldogs up to 3-1 and Louisiana-Monroe to 2-2. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Louisiana Tech has allowed their opponents an average of 8.5 steals per game, the 35th most in college basketball. To make matters even worse for Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Monroe ranks 10th in college basketball when it comes to steals per game, with 12 on average. In other words, Louisiana Tech will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Thomas Assembly Center — Ruston, Louisiana
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Louisiana Tech have won both of the games they’ve played against Louisiana-Monroe in the last seven years.
- Dec 22, 2020 – Louisiana Tech 68 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 57
- Dec 03, 2020 – Louisiana Tech 78 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 62
