Bracey, Jean help Louisiana Tech roll to an 82-68 victory
RUSTON, La. -- DaQuan Bracey had 22 points and Derric Jean drilled five from long range for 17 points as Louisiana Tech rolled to an 82-68 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday night.
Bracey and Jean combined to drain 8 of 15 from beyond the arc and Louisiana Tech was 11 of 28 from long range. Prairie View made 6 of 16.
JaColby Pemberton added 14 points and Oliver Powell chipped in 13 for the Bulldogs (6-3).
Louisiana Tech finished the first half on a 20-5 run to take a 39-25 lead into the break. Bracey and Jean opened the second half with back-to-back treys and the Bulldogs eased to the win.
Darius Williams came off the bench to lead the Panthers (1-8) with 20 points. Devonte Patterson added 14 points for Prairie View, which has lost eight straight games.
Game Information
- Referees:
- James Hicks
- Ray Natili
- Keith Patterson
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
| Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
| Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
| New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |
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