Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Set to Tangle with Bearkats at Bernard Johnson Coliseum

As the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs prepare to face off against the Sam Houston Bearkats, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance trend. The Bulldogs have shown a robust offensive presence in recent games, particularly in their last outing where they dominated Dallas Christian with a staggering 96 points. Their shooting was on point, hitting 60 percent from the field and an exceptional 78 percent from inside the arc.

The defensive prowess of Louisiana Tech was also on full display as they racked up 11 blocks and 13 steals, contributing to a significant number of points off turnovers. With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.0 in that game, it's clear that teamwork and ball movement are strengths for this squad.

However, not all recent games have been as dominant for the Bulldogs. In their encounter with Grand Canyon University Antelopes, despite shooting well at 56 percent from the field and maintaining a solid two-point percentage at 61 percent, they fell short by three points in what was a closely contested game with multiple lead changes.

Their resilience was tested against Seattle Redhawks where after regulation time ended in a tie; they ultimately lost by six points during overtime despite out-rebounding their opponents significantly.

Looking ahead to their next challenge at Bernard Johnson Coliseum against Sam Houston State Bearkats, it's crucial for Louisiana Tech to maintain its high-scoring offense while tightening up any defensive lapses that have cost them dearly in close matchups.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for January 6th at Bernard Johnson Coliseum or watch live on ESPN+ starting at 22:30 UTC (which is local Central Time). The venue has been known to energize home teams but if Louisiana Tech can harness its recent offensive firepower and combine it with disciplined defense, they could very well silence the crowd come game time.