In college basketball last night, Louisiana Tech stretched its home winning streak to 35 games after defeating LSU-Shreveport 82-49. Alex Hamilton led the Bulldogs with 18 points and six assists as Tech improves to 7-1 on the season. The Bulldogs will look to extend their home winning streak to 36 when they host UL-Lafayette Saturday afternoon.
Southern’s five game winning streak came to an end in a 70-56 defeat by Grand Canyon University. The Jags led by two at the half, but the Antelopes started the second half with a 24-9 run and held on for the win. Southern looks to bounce back when they face Wyoming Thursday night.
Northwestern State just couldn’t keep up with the 16th ranked Baylor Bears last night, losing 75-62. The Demons were down by just two at halftime, but Baylor pulled away in the second. Northwestern falls to 1-7 and won’t hit the court again until December 19th when they host Missouri Valley.
Tonight, UL-Lafayette and McNeese State renew their I-10 basketball rivalry at the Cajundome. This will be the 91st meeting between the two teams. The Ragin Cajuns lead the series 55-35.
Although LSU running back Leonard Fournette is not a Heisman Finalist, he was named to the coaches All-SEC first team. Fournette’s teammate, tackle Vadal Alexander also made the first team. Center Ethan Pocic is a second-team selection, while defensive backs Tre’Davious White and Jamal Adams also made it on the second team.
Four Louisiana Tech Bulldogs made it to the Conference USA All-Conference first team. They are running back Kenneth Dixon, wide receiver Trent Taylor, defensive tackle Vernon Butler and safety Xavier Woods.
Louisiana Tech is preparing to play Arkansas State in the New Orleans Bowl. We learned yesterday that two Arkansas State football players have been arrested on drug charges, starting defensive end Chris Stone and backup receiver Tyler Trosin were taken into custody on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine or cocaine. Arkansas State Coach Blake Anderson says he’s aware of the situation, but declined further comment.
ULM’s committee in charge of finding a new football coach says they’ve narrowed the pool of candidates down to a handful of individuals. However, none of those individuals names have been released.