Louisiana Tech men's basketball wins season opener

Louisiana Tech men's basketball opened its 100th season with an 85-75 victory over Kent State at the Thomas Assembly Center. The Bulldogs utilized high shooting efficiency, finishing the night with 51.9 percent from the field.

Braylon Wenger led the offense with 21 points in the second half, while Ethan Blackmon recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The win marks Louisiana Tech's 20th consecutive home opener victory and their first win against a Mid-American Conference team since November 2024.