Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Clash with Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Thomas Assembly Center in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs prepare to host the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at the Thomas Assembly Center, fans can anticipate an intense matchup in men's basketball. The Bulldogs have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, and they will be looking to leverage their home court advantage when they face off against the Hilltoppers.

In their last game against UAB Blazers, despite a strong start with 35 points in the first half, the Bulldogs fell short by seven points, ending with a score of 74 to UAB's 81. Their field goal percentage was decent at approximately 44 percent and they made an impressive 40 percent of their three-point attempts. However, turnovers were a concern as they gave up possession twelve times.

The previous game saw them narrowly defeated by North Texas Mean Green with just two points separating them at the final buzzer. The Bulldogs managed to turn around an eighteen-point first-half into a strong second-half performance but couldn't secure victory. Their free throw accuracy was notable at about 86 percent which could be crucial in tight games.

Against UTEP Miners earlier this month, Louisiana Tech secured a narrow win by two points. They showcased defensive prowess with eight blocks and twelve steals while maintaining over forty-three percent shooting from the field. Yet again turnovers were high; reducing these will be key for success against Western Kentucky.

The upcoming game is set for January 20th at Thomas Assembly Center located on West Alabama Avenue in Ruston, LA – home turf for Louisiana Tech where fan support always plays its part. With CBS Sports Network broadcasting nationally on channel 221, Bulldog fans won't miss any action whether attending or watching from home. Expectations are high that Louisiana Tech will harness their defensive strengths and improve ball control to clinch victory in this competitive conference clash.