Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters Edge Past Bearkats in a Nail-Biter at Thomas Assembly Center
The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters notched a hard-fought victory over the Sam Houston Bearkats with a final score of 66-62. The Lady Techsters now stand with an improved record, while the Bearkats fell further this season. The game saw numerous lead changes and was tied ten times, indicating the competitive nature of the encounter.
The first quarter started off close, with the Lady Techsters slightly ahead by scoring 13 points to the Bearkats' 12. However, it was in the third quarter where Louisiana Tech truly shined, outscoring their opponents by nine points which proved to be pivotal in their triumph. This surge was fueled by their impressive field goal percentage of 41 percent and three-point shooting accuracy of 42 percent.
Defensively, Louisiana Tech showcased their dominance by blocking twice as many shots as Sam Houston, ending with six blocks for the game. Their defensive prowess also translated into offense as they scored 11 fast break points compared to Sam Houston's six. Despite committing more turnovers than their opponents (17 for LT versus 11 for SHSU), they managed to maintain control of the game through better assist-to-turnover ratio (0.81) and more assists overall (13).
On an individual level, players from both teams contributed significantly but it was Louisiana Tech's ability to spread out their offense that made a difference; five three-pointers were made which helped them stay ahead despite being closely trailed each quarter.
The Sam Houston Bearkats put up a resilient fight throughout all four quarters but fell short in key areas such as field goal percentage at only 34 percent and two-point shots at just 35 percent accuracy. They did manage to keep things interesting with a strong fourth-quarter performance where they scored twenty-two points but ultimately couldn't overcome Louisiana Tech's lead.
Looking forward, fans can anticipate another exciting home game for Louisiana Tech against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders scheduled on January 10th at Thomas Assembly Center located at Ruston LA zip code:71272 starting at 6:00 PM local time. Supporters unable to attend can catch live action broadcasted from this venue known for its vibrant atmosphere.