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Postseason NIT - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Mississippi Rebels Wrap - Louisiana Tech Wins 70-61

Louisiana Tech earned a 70-61 victory over Mississippi on Friday, getting 22 points from Kenneth Lofton, Jr. at Comerica Center.

Louisiana Tech won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.

Louisiana Tech got 14 points from Amorie Archibald and another 10 points from Kalob Ledoux. Amorie Archibald contributed 7 assists, while Kenneth Lofton, Jr. cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Mississippi got a 22-point performance from Jarkel Joiner, who was supported by 10 points from Luis Rodriguez. Jarkel Joiner had 5 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi, while Luis Rodriguez grabbed 10 rebounds.

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

The rebound battle favored Mississippi as they grabbed 35 boards, while Louisiana Tech only had 27