Dunkin' Dogs Weekly Update - 2.11.2024 - BleedTechBlue: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football & Basketball Recruiting

Every Sunday during the 2023-2024 season we are going to take a look at the conference standings, statistical leaders for the 'Dogs, key performances over the last week, and some team statistics to give a good idea of where things stand on a national scale.

Conference USA Standings

Team	Overall Record (Conference Record)

Louisiana Tech	16-8 (6-3)
Sam Houston State	13-11 (6-3)
Western Kentucky	17-7 (6-4)
New Mexico State	11-13 (5-4)
Liberty	16-9 (5-5)
UTEP	13-11 (4-5)
Jacksonville State	12-13 (4-6)
Middle Tennessee	9-15 (3-6)
FIU	8-16 (3-6)

Although the Bulldogs dropped two games this week they've been able to maintain their first place standing within the league.

WKU has made a significant jump having won three games in a row.

Home teams continue to dominate in conference play having won 32 of 42 games. The .762 win % ranks first nationally amongst all 33 conferences.

Individual Statistical Leaders

Player	Statistics

F Isaiah Crawford	15.8 pts, 5.7 rebs, 2.4 assts, 2.2 stls, and 1.6 blks per game
C Daniel Batcho	14.7 pts, 10.4 rebs, and 2.3 blks per game
G Tahlik Chavez	12.9 pts, 2.6 rebs, 1.3 assts, and 1 stl per game

Isaiah Crawford continues to put together one of the most complete seasons in Louisiana Tech history. The Ft. Worth native averaged 16 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 4.5 steals in the two losses to WKU & Liberty.

Daniel Batcho put together another solid week on an individual basis averaging 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks.

Jordan Crawford played the best game of his career with 25 points on 11/15 shooting against WKU on Wednesday night.

Dravon Mangum scored a career-high 23 points and was 5/10 from 3-point range against the Hilltoppers.

Team Statistics

Team Statistic	Statistical Rank

Points Per Game	75.6 (134)
Points Per Game Allowed	63.6 (11)
Field Goal %	46% (107)
Field Goal % Allowed	39% (9)
Three-Point FG %	36% (78)
Three-Point FG % Allowed	32.5% (123)
Assists Per Game	13 (200)
Offensive Rebounds Per Game	11.8 (85)
Defensive Rebounds Per Game	27.5 (42)
Steals Per Game	7.9 (67)

Tech struggled defensively against WKU by tying a season-high allowing 81 points to the Hilltoppers. Tech was also out-rebounded 41-33, which has only happened 8 times this season.

Looking at the Liberty game, overall the Bulldogs were pretty effective defensively only allowing .956 points per possession. However, the Flames did get loose in the second half and go 8/13 (62%) from 3-point range.

Metrics wise, there is no one else in Conference USA that matches up for the 'Dogs. The two-game losing streak is obviously a downer, but the Bulldogs have plenty of time to get right and get things clicking before the conference tournament.

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Upcoming Schedule

February 15 - vs Jacksonville -- 6 PM tipoff on ESPN+/KXKZ 107.5 FM

February 17th - vs FIU - 2 PM tipoff on ESPN+/KXKZ 107.5 FM

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