| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | 28 | 39 | 67 |
| LT | 33 | 44 | 77 |
Batcho's 18 lead Louisiana Tech past Western Kentucky 77-67
RUSTON, La. -- — Daniel Batcho's 18 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Western Kentucky 77-67 on Thursday night.
Batcho shot 5 of 7 from the field and 8 for 14 from the line for the Bulldogs (14-6, 3-4 Conference USA). Devin Ree shot 3 for 7 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points. Jordan Crawford had 11 points and shot 3 of 4 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line.
Don McHenry led the way for the Hilltoppers (11-8, 2-4) with 21 points and four assists. Western Kentucky also got 13 points and eight rebounds from Tyrone Marshall. Enoch Kalambay also had 10 points.
Louisiana Tech led 33-28 at halftime, with Al Green racking up eight points. Batcho scored a team-high 14 points after intermission.
Both teams play Saturday. Louisiana Tech hosts Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky goes on the road to play Sam Houston.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Shows
- Joe Lindsay
- Doug Sirmons
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee | 5-1 | - | 14-5 |
| UTEP | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| New Mexico State | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Liberty | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-4 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Florida International | 1-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Sam Houston | 1-6 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
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