Can the Bulldogs Outpace the Blue Raiders at Murphy Center?

As the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs prepare to face off against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Murphy Athletic Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Bulldogs have shown a mix of results in their past games, with a close defeat in their last outing against Sam Houston, where they scored 77 points but allowed 81. Despite this loss, there were positives to take away; notably, they managed a solid 40 percent from beyond the arc and grabbed an impressive total of 43 rebounds.

Before that game, Louisiana Tech had an emphatic victory over Dallas Christian with a high-scoring display of 96 points while shooting an outstanding 60 percent from the field. Their defensive prowess was on full display as well with 11 blocks and forcing Dallas Christian into committing 20 turnovers.

However, consistency has been somewhat elusive for the Bulldogs as evidenced by their performance against Grand Canyon just before that. They put up a good fight but ultimately fell short by three points in a game where both teams exchanged leads multiple times.

Looking ahead to their matchup with Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, it's clear that maintaining strong field goal percentages will be crucial for Louisiana Tech. The ability to convert opportunities inside will be key given their impressive scoring in paint during these past games. Additionally, minimizing turnovers and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities could tilt the game in their favor.

The venue might play its part too; playing away at Murphy Athletic Center could pose additional challenges for Louisiana Tech as they adapt to different surroundings and atmosphere.

Fans can catch all the action live on January 12th at 8:00 PM Central Time on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one or attend in person at Murphy Athletic Center located in Murfreesboro, TN.