Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters Edge Out Alcorn State Lady Braves at Thomas Assembly Center in Women's Basketball Showdown
The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters secured a narrow victory over the Alcorn State Lady Braves with a final score of 49-47. The home team's season record now stands at an even balance, while the visiting team's record tipped to more losses than wins.
In a closely contested match at the Thomas Assembly Center, fans of the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters witnessed their team eke out a two-point win against the Alcorn State Lady Braves. The game saw numerous lead changes and was tied seven times, indicating how competitive it was from start to finish.
The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters started strong with 15 points in the first quarter but faced resistance as the game progressed. Despite shooting only 32 percent from field goals and 32 percent for two-pointers, they managed to maintain their edge through consistent free throw performance, making eight out of thirteen attempts which translated to a 62 percent success rate. Their three-point shots were also crucial; they made seven out of twenty-two attempts.
Defensively, both teams were on par with each other; however, it was points off turnovers where the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters excelled. They capitalized on turnovers by scoring 16 points compared to just five by their opponents. Additionally, they recorded nine offensive rebounds which contributed to second-chance opportunities resulting in five second-chance points.
On the other side of the court, despite losing narrowly, the Alcorn State Lady Braves showcased solid statistics as well. They shot better overall from field goals at 45 percent and were particularly effective inside with thirty points coming from within paint compared to twelve by their opponents. However, their free throw performance might have cost them dearly as they only made one out of four attempts.
As for individual performances among both teams remained unmentioned due to data constraints but undoubtedly played significant roles in this nail-biting encounter between these two competitors.
Looking ahead for fans of The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters: mark your calendars for December 19th when The California Baptist Lancers will visit Ruston’s Thomas Assembly Center for another exciting matchup. Fans can catch all live action without any broadcast networks coverage announced yet.