Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 61, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 66
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 66–61 on 2026-01-04 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 25 | 36 | 61 |
| Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | 37 | 29 | 66 |
Win probability
Why Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost
- Lost H1 25-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 41.3% eFG vs a 49.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 20-9 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.