Nov. 14, 2008

LAFAYETTE, La. -- Louisiana Tech's men's basketball team opens the 2008-09 season on the road at UL-Lafayette Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Cajundome.

"We're excited to get our season underway," Tech head coach Kerry Rupp said. "ULL will be a good matchup for us, and we'll be able to see where we're at. Our coaches and players have worked hard throughout the offseason both on and off the court to prepare for this season."

This past weekend, Tech grabbed a 91-73 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State University Saturday night in the Thomas Assembly Center.

The Bulldogs jumped out to a quick 10-2 lead early in the first half and would not come close to relinquishing the lead for the remainder of the night. Tech outscored the Aggies 51-24 in the first half.

Tech dominated the points in the paint over OPSU by a total of 42-22 and second chance points 23-10.

Four Bulldogs finished the night in double-figures led by junior Magnum Rolle in his Bulldog debut recording one of two Tech double-doubles with 23 points and 15 rebounds. Junior Kenneth Cooper had the second with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Redshirt Olu Ashaolu totaled 17 points and six rebounds, while junior Jamel Guyton finished with 13 points.

ULL won both of its exhibition games.

Last season, the Bulldogs picked up their first victory of the 2007-08 season again the Cajuns in the Thomas Assembly Center by a final score of 64-56.

Since the 1998-99 season, Tech and ULL have played 12 times and have literally traded wins going 6-6. Tech leads the all-time series against the Cajuns 85-71.

Tip off is set for 7 p.m. and can be heard live on KPCH 99.3 FM and Fox 92.7 FM locally.