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Louisiana Tech Defeats Middle Tennessee 80-73 - Recap
Mubarak Muhammed scored 22 points and chipped in with 17 rebounds for Louisiana Tech on Thursday, leading them to a 80-73 victory over Middle Tennessee at Murphy Athletic Center.
Louisiana Tech won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread.
Louisiana Tech got 15 points from Derric Jean and another 14 points from DaQuan Bracey. DaQuan Bracey contributed 5 assists, while Mubarak Muhammed cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee got 16 points from Antonio Green in a losing cause and another 16 points from C.J. Jones. Antonio Green contributed 3 assists for them, while Reggie Scurry had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Louisiana Tech were victorious, as the score was 46-32 at the break.
Louisiana Tech won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-27.
Louisiana Tech looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UAB. Middle Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southern Mississippi.