Kaden Cooper was instrumental in leading Louisiana Tech to a 65-62 victory over Richmond on Tuesday, contributing 16 points to the team’s efforts. In addition to his scoring, Cooper also recorded nine rebounds and four steals, showcasing his all-around game for the Bulldogs, who now boast a perfect record of 6-0. Daniel Batcho and Amaree Abram stepped up at the charity stripe, making crucial free throws in the final moments of the match to secure the win for their team.

Batcho had an impressive performance, scoring 13 points with an efficient shooting effort of 4 of 6 from the field and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line. Abram, despite a challenging night shooting the ball at 3 for 13 (including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc), finished with 12 points, highlighted by a perfect 4 of 4 from the free-throw line, and six rebounds contributed significantly to the team’s success.

On the other side, Delonnie Hunt was the standout player for the Spiders, pouring in 26 points and recording three steals. His efforts were not enough to lead the team to victory, as they fell to a record of 3-4. Abram, making key contributions early, scored eight points in the first half, but Louisiana Tech found themselves down 35-27 at halftime.

In the second half, Sean Newman Jr. emerged as a key player for the Bulldogs, scoring a team-leading 12 points and helping the team close the gap and eventually overcome the deficit. The game concluded with a tense final few minutes, where the combined efforts of Cooper, Batcho, and Abram at the free-throw line proved critical in sealing the Bulldogs’ victory.