The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-7, 1-2 CUSA) will host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-4, 2-2 CUSA) after winning three straight home games.
In its previous game, Louisiana Tech topped Liberty on Saturday, 79-74. Sean Newman Jr. scored a team-high 27 points (and contributed eight assists and two boards). Jacksonville State dropped its most recent game to Middle Tennessee, 81-64, on Saturday. Jaron Pierre Jr. starred with 22 points, plus nine boards and three assists.
When is Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State and when does it start?
This contest between the Bulldogs and Gamecocks will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025. You should expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State
The Bulldogs and Gamecocks will hit the hardwood at Pete Mathews Coliseum for this matchup on January 16, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Game Preview
Louisiana Tech Stats, Odds & Insights
Louisiana Tech averages 77.4 points per game (120th in college basketball) while giving up 68.1 per outing (89th in college basketball). It has a +158 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 9.3 points per game.
The Bulldogs are averaging 77.4 points, 6.3 more than the Gamecocks concede.
Louisiana Tech connects on 8.1 three-pointers per game (149th in college basketball) at a 34.7% rate (137th in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make while shooting 30.4% from beyond the arc.
In home games, the Bulldogs are averaging 15.9 more points per game (83.9) than they are in road games (68.0).
Louisiana Tech has been racking up 73.7 points per game in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 77.4 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
Jacksonville State Stats, Odds & Insights
Jacksonville State has a +131 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.2 points per game. It is putting up 79.3 points per game, 81st in college basketball, and is allowing 71.1 per contest to rank 171st in college basketball.
The Gamecocks put up 11.2 more points per game (79.3) than the Bulldogs allow (68.1).
Jacksonville State hits 8.2 three-pointers per game (141st in college basketball) while shooting 37.0% from deep (50th in college basketball). It is making 1.3 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 9.5 per game at 33.9%.
At home, the Gamecocks score 90.8 points per game. On the road, they score 72.9.
Over its past 10 games, Jacksonville State is putting up 78.0 points per contest, compared to its season average of 79.3.
Bulldogs Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Batcho | 17 | 18.5 | 6.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 0.1 |
Amaree Abram | 17 | 12.8 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
Kaden Cooper | 17 | 11.9 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
Sean Newman Jr. | 17 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 9.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
William Jeffress Jr. | 3 | 9.3 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
Gamecocks Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaron Pierre Jr. | 16 | 22.2 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
Jamar Franklin | 14 | 10.4 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
Jao Ituka | 16 | 9.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Michael Houge | 16 | 9.8 | 8.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Mason Nicholson | 16 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
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