I don't recognize this Tech team tonight.
Up 57-27 at the half.
I don't recognize this Tech team tonight.
Up 57-27 at the half.
Looking more like ourselves the last few minutes
Nice win! Puts us in a tie for 7th place. Not to mention we are on a three game winning streak, with three very winnable games upcoming.
Nice win over #232 USM! Up next: #251 FAU!
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Last season inside the Thomas Assembly Center, Louisiana Tech hit 14 three-pointers in a blowout win over Southern Miss.
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Tourney is all that matters.
But I am afraid of building false confidence with "dominating wins" over low-ranked opponents. This has gotten us into trouble before.
That said, shooting 70% (?) in the first half is excellent regardless of opponent, and difficult to do against any level of competition. Sort of like going 13-0 in football.
Our defense vs USM was stifling. They just could not get a shot off without a Tech player in their face. That incredible defense led to transition offense and very confident 3 pointers on the other end.
THAT was Louisiana Tech basketball!
It was also very nice to see Randy White and teammates being honored at halftime.
This! It was nice seeing the team play like what we were used to a couple of years ago. We lightened up at the half, but almost every team would do that. The question is if we can do that on the road. We shall find out soon! It was Southern Miss and they are not so good this year, but were ahead of us in the standings. GO DAWGS!!!!
These games do matter. I hate hearing that. There is more to college basketball than getting into the tournament. Yea, that's the ultimate goal. And at this point, we ain't in unless we win conference tournament. But these games do matter!
To who?
I'm not necessarily disagreeing.
I want to win games, of course. So in that sense, they matter.
What else is there beyond the tournament?
Having entertaining games? I'll grant that. Is beating up bad teams entertainment these days? Maybe it's all we can get, I guess.