1 | 2 | T | |
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FIU | 29 | 44 | 73 |
LT | 38 | 38 | 76 |
Louisiana Tech holds off FIU 76-73
RUSTON, La. -- Amorie Archibald scored 18 points, Kalob Ledoux added 16 and Louisiana Tech held off Florida International 76-73 on Wednesday night.
Derric Jean scored 12 points for the Bulldogs, including a press-breaking dunk with 8.2 seconds left that made the score 76-72. DaQuan Bracey had 10 points for Louisiana Tech (21-8, 12-5 Conference USA), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory.
Osasumwen Osaghae scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Panthers (18-12, 9-8). Cameron Corcoran added 11 points, all in the second half to keep FIU in the game. Corcoran drilled three 3-pointers in the last 2 1/2 minutes, the third pulling the Panthers within 74-72 with 13 seconds left.
Louisiana Tech defeated Florida International 60-57 on Feb. 13. Louisiana Tech finishes out the regular season against Charlotte at home on Saturday. Florida International finishes out the regular season against W. Kentucky at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Marques Pettigrew
- Ray Natili
- Brooks Wells
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Liberty | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UTEP | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Florida International | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |