Showdown at Thomas Assembly Center: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Dallas Christian Crusaders in Men's Basketball
As the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs prepare to host the Dallas Christian Crusaders at the Thomas Assembly Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of men's basketball. The Bulldogs have been showing a mix of grit and finesse on the court, and their upcoming matchup is one where they can truly shine.
Looking back at their recent performance on December 21 against Seattle Redhawks, despite a valiant effort and dominating inside the paint with 42 points, LT fell short in overtime with a final score of 73-79. Their two-point shooting was decent at 49 percent but their three-point attempts were lacking efficiency, hitting only 17 percent from beyond the arc. This inconsistency from distance coupled with a high number of personal fouls (22) ultimately cost them the game.
However, it's not all doom and gloom for LT as they showed remarkable resilience in their December 17 encounter against Saint Louis Billikens. In that nail-biter, they managed to keep up a solid field goal percentage of nearly 41 percent and improved free throw accuracy at around 70 percent. Despite losing by just one point (74-75), this performance demonstrated that LT has what it takes to compete closely with tough opponents.
The most telling game came on December 13 when LT faced off against Southeastern Louisiana Lions right here at Thomas Assembly Center. It was an absolute showcase of dominance by LT as they trounced SELA with an impressive scoreline of 89-60. Their defensive prowess was on full display as they racked up steals and capitalized on turnovers leading to fast break points. Moreover, their three-point shooting was exceptional that night - hitting an astounding rate of about 54 percent which contributed significantly to their commanding victory.
Given these past performances, there is reason for optimism among Bulldog fans heading into this clash against DCC. If LT can replicate their defensive intensity from the SELA game and combine it with improved shot selection seen in previous games, there’s potential for another dominant win.
The key will be maintaining discipline to avoid foul trouble while exploiting any weaknesses in DCC’s defense – particularly by pushing for high-percentage shots inside while also being ready to strike from long range when opportunities present themselves.
Bulldog supporters should mark their calendars for January 4th when these two teams take center stage under the bright lights of Thomas Assembly Center at Ruston. Tip-off is scheduled after sunset; fans won't want to miss out on this exciting matchup which will be available for viewing exclusively on ESPN+.