LAFAYETTE, La. — In a strong performance, Daniel Batcho led Louisiana Tech to a 69-58 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday evening, scoring 19 points and securing 11 rebounds.
Batcho’s contribution was complemented by Amaree Abram, who scored 12 points, making 5 of his 9 attempts, and hitting 2 out of 3 from the three-point range. Furthermore, Kaden Cooper contributed 11 points, going 4 for 9 overall, although he only managed 1 of 4 from beyond the arc.

For the Ragin’ Cajuns, Kentrell Garnett was the standout performer, leading his team with 23 points. Kyndall Davis contributed with seven points and an equal number of rebounds, while Michael Thomas also added seven points to the scoreboard. Unfortunately for Louisiana-Lafayette, this game marked their seventh consecutive loss.

The matchup was tightly contested throughout, with both teams entering halftime tied at 34-34. Sean Newman Jr. led the Bulldogs in the first half, posting seven points. The turning point came early in the second half when Abram made a layup at the 17:19 mark, putting Louisiana Tech ahead 40-39—a lead they would maintain until the final buzzer.