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Rice Owls vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recap - Louisiana Tech Wins 80-63

Louisiana Tech earned a 80-63 victory over Rice on Thursday, getting 19 points from Kenneth Lofton Jr. at Thomas Assembly Center.

Louisiana Tech won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -10.5-point spread as favorites.

Cobe Williams had 17 points for Louisiana Tech and Amorie Archibald chipped in with 15 points. LaDamien Bradford had 3 assists for them, while Kenneth Lofton Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

Rice got a 18-point performance from Quincy Olivari, who was supported by 15 points from Mylyjael Poteat. Max Fiedler had 3 assists in a losing cause for Rice, while Max Fiedler grabbed 10 rebounds.

Louisiana Tech was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Rice won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-37.

Louisiana Tech looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Texas. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track at Southern Mississippi.