RUSTON, La. — In a strong display of teamwork and skill, Al Green propelled Louisiana Tech to a convincing 81-64 victory over Florida International on Thursday evening, contributing a significant 21 points coming off the bench.

Green showcased his shooting accuracy, hitting 7 out of 9 attempts from the field, which included 5 of 7 from beyond the arc, and also managed to convert 2 of 4 free-throw attempts. This performance helped the Bulldogs improve their season record to 12-4 and 1-2 in Conference USA play. Kaden Cooper also made an impact on the scoreboard, finishing with 19 points on an impressive shooting performance of 9 for 11 and grabbing eight rebounds. Daniel Batcho added depth to the team’s scoring with 16 points, hitting 7 of 8 from the field and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line.

On the other side, the Panthers saw notable performances from Jayden Brewer and Jonathan Aybar, each contributing 15 points to their effort, while Travis Gray chipped in with 11 points. Despite their efforts, Florida International struggled to keep pace with the Bulldogs, who dominated the first half, establishing a commanding 50-27 lead at halftime. Al Green was instrumental in this lead, having scored 18 points by halftime, while Batcho helped propel the momentum in the second half with eight additional points.

Overall, Louisiana Tech’s combination of sharp shooting and strong defensive play ultimately secured their victory, marking an essential step forward for the Bulldogs in their conference campaign.