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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Rice Owls Recap - Louisiana Tech Wins 83-79
Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored 16 points leading Louisiana Tech to a 83-79 victory over Rice at Tudor Fieldhouse on Thursday.
Louisiana Tech earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -5.0-point spread.
Louisiana Tech got 14 points from Amorie Archibald and another 12 points from Cobe Williams. Cobe Williams contributed 5 assists, while Kenneth Lofton Jr. cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Rice got a 20-point performance from Carl Pierre, who was supported by 19 points from Max Fiedler. Max Fiedler had 5 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Cameron Sheffield grabbed 10 rebounds.
Louisiana Tech was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Louisiana Tech as they grabbed 35 boards, while Rice only had 28
Louisiana Tech heads into a battle against North Texas. Rice, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Mississippi.