Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to Face Liberty Flames in Ruston Showdown
As the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs prepare to face off against the Liberty Flames at the Thomas Assembly Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Bulldogs, coming off a mixed bag of recent performances, will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage and deliver a win that would bolster their standing.
The last time the Bulldogs took to the court on December 21 against the Seattle Redhawks, they put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short in overtime with a score of 73-79. Despite this setback, there were notable positives from that game: they dominated points in the paint with 42 and showcased their defensive prowess by racking up an impressive nine blocks. However, turnovers and shooting from beyond the arc proved problematic as they only converted four out of 23 three-point attempts.
Earlier on December 17 against Saint Louis Billikens, LT displayed resilience by keeping it close throughout but again tasted defeat by just one point, ending at 74-75. Their two-point field goal percentage was better than in their last outing at around 46 percent and free throw accuracy remained consistent.
However, it was their December 13 performance against Southeastern Louisiana Lions that truly demonstrated what LT is capable of when firing on all cylinders. An emphatic victory with an 89-60 scoreline saw them excel across various facets of play – particularly from three-point land where they hit an outstanding rate of approximately 54 percent. Their defense was tenacious as well; notching up eleven steals which contributed significantly to points off turnovers.
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for LT to harness this high-caliber play style once more. With home support behind them and lessons learned from past games – especially regarding ball control and perimeter shooting – there's every reason for optimism among Bulldog fans.
The Flames should not be underestimated though; any opponent warrants due respect and preparation. But if LT can replicate their form shown against Southeastern Louisiana while tightening up areas exposed in subsequent matches, they stand a good chance of emerging victorious.
Fans eager to support Louisiana Tech can catch them in action on January 14th at Thomas Assembly Center starting at 8 PM local time (3 PM GMT). The game will also be broadcast nationally on ESPNU channel number two hundred eight for those who prefer watching from afar.