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Recap - Louisiana-Lafayette Defeats Louisiana Tech 61-56

Louisiana-Lafayette got 25 points from Cedric Russell en route to a 61-56 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday at Cajun Dome.

Louisiana-Lafayette was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.5-point spread as an underdog.

Louisiana-Lafayette got 11 points from Mylik Wilson and another 9 points from Isaiah Richards. Mylik Wilson contributed 2 assists, while Theo Akwuba cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Louisiana Tech got a 13-point performance from Kenneth Lofton, Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Amorie Archibald. Cobe Williams had 3 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana Tech, while Kalob Ledoux grabbed 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Louisiana Tech were victorious, as the score was 35-22 at the break.

Louisiana-Lafayette won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-29.

Louisiana-Lafayette heads into a battle against New Orleans. Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jackson State.