# US college men's basketball season openers

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-college-mens-basketball-season-openers
> Updated: 2026-11-02T20:20:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The college basketball season commenced with several opening victories. Louisiana Tech secured an 85-75 win against Kent State, marking the Bulldogs' 20th consecutive home opener victory. 

In another matchup, No. 19 Texas Tech defeated Jackson State 76-42. Damarion Dennis led the Red Raiders with 22 points, while Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn surpassed 1,000 career points during the game.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Texas Tech defeats Jackson State in season opener

No. 19 Texas Tech secured a 76-42 season-opening win against Jackson State, led by Damarion Dennis's 22 points.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/texas-tech-defeats-jackson-state-in-season-opener

### 2026-11-01: Louisiana Tech men's basketball wins season opener

Louisiana Tech men's basketball defeated Kent State 85-75 in their season opener, marking the start of the program's 100th year.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/louisiana-tech-mens-basketball-wins-season-opener

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