By Gabe Walker, Louisiana Tech Associate Director Strategic Communications; featured photo by Darrell James
RUSTON — Conference USA leader Louisiana Trch extended its winning streak to seven with a 72-44 rout of Kennesaw State Thursday at the Thomas Assembly Center.
The Lady Techsters improved to 14-5 overall and 7-1 in the conference. Kennesaw State dropped to 10-9 and 3-5.
Ten different Lady Techsters scored in the game with nine registering an assist. Paris Bradley led the team with 15 points, her ninth time leading in scoring this season. Kaleigh Thompson continues to provide a spark off the bench, scoring nine points and tying the lead for rebounds with six. Thompson had a plus/minus of +33 in only 23 minutes.
QUOTABLES
Head coach Brooke Stoehr
I thought our energy was really good, it has been that way in practice the last two days. We were locked in from the start with great focus and energy. For three quarters we were solid defensively, but gave up too many in the fourth quarter. Our defensive energy got us going offensively. I thought we had a really good crowd tonight and I am glad for people to see that our group is fun to watch. We have an unselfish group that is really learning the flow of our offense, which has allowed good looks for us to knock down shots.
On big performances from the bench
The depth of our team has been huge as well, it feels like we have eight starters. We have players that can step into any role at any point and as a coach it gives us great confidence and comfortability. It makes us hard to prepare for when you have so many players who contribute the way they do. We are consistently playing 10 people because their practice habits have improved and it is reflective in how they are playing and competing.
NOTABLES
- Kaleigh Thompson had another big game off the bench, having a +33 in 23 minutes.
- Jianna Morris went 3-6 from downtown, extending her streak to 25 games in a row with a triple.
- Paris Bradley led the team with 15 points, the ninth time this season she has lead in scoring.
- LA Tech only trailed for 0:50, meaning they have only trailed for eight minutes combined during its seven-game winning streak.
- 44 points is the least the Lady Techsters have allowed in league play this season and the third time they have held a team to 50 points or less.
- Joy Madison-Key led the team with five assists, the ninth time this season for the Tulane transfer.
- 10 players scored for Louisiana Tech with nine recording an assist.
- During their seven game win streak, the Lady Techsters have won six by at least double-figures.
- Jianna Morris scored her 800th career point in the game.
- Paris Bradley has scored in double figures in 11 straight games.
UP NEXT
The Lady Techsters return to action in the TAC Saturday afternoon against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CT and will be streamed on ESPN+.