Lofton scores 31, leads Louisiana Tech past Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- — Kenneth Lofton Jr. tipped in a miss with 1:43 left to give Louisiana Tech the lead en route to a 78-75 win over Santa Clara on Saturday.
He dunked off a lob to push the lead to five points with 22 seconds left, finishing with 31 points and 14 rebounds despite being a game time decision to even play because of injury .
Exavian Christon had nine points and six rebounds for Louisiana Tech (6-2). Amorie Archibald added six assists.
Jalen Williams had 28 points for the Broncos (6-3). Keshawn Justice added 18 points. Miguel Tomley had 12 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Marc A. Beasley
- Glen Mayberry
- Courtney Holmes
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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