Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Edged Out in a Nail-Biter at Grand Canyon

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs faced off against the Grand Canyon Antelopes, each team determined to tip the scales in their favor. The Bulldogs, with a hard-fought effort, fell just short as the final buzzer sounded with a score of 73-70. Both teams were neck and neck throughout the game, reflected by the tied score of 38-38 at halftime.

The Bulldogs showcased an impressive offensive performance with a field goal percentage of 56 and were particularly dominant inside, scoring 42 points in the paint. Their two-point shooting was remarkable as they made 22 out of 36 attempts, translating to a solid 61 percent success rate. From beyond the arc, they managed to sink six three-pointers from fourteen attempts which contributed to their overall tally.

Defensively, Louisiana Tech managed eight steals but could only muster one block throughout the contest. They fought hard on both ends of the court but struggled from the free-throw line where they made just eight out of fifteen shots for a free throw percentage that stood at only fifty-three percent.

Despite these efforts, turnovers proved costly for Louisiana Tech; they committed sixteen in total which allowed Grand Canyon to capitalize and score thirteen points off these mistakes. The rebounding battle was closely contested; however, Louisiana Tech ended up with twenty-eight rebounds - nineteen defensive and nine offensive.

Grand Canyon's performance was highlighted by their precision from three-point land where they hit eleven out of twenty attempts resulting in an impressive fifty-five percent accuracy. They also excelled at free throws making fourteen out of sixteen for an eighty-eight percent completion rate which played a crucial role in their narrow victory over Louisiana Tech.

As fans look forward to future games, attention now turns towards an upcoming matchup where Louisiana Tech will host Dallas Christian Crusaders at Thomas Assembly Center on January 4th. This game is scheduled for broadcast on ESPN+ providing fans an opportunity to catch all live action as it unfolds.