Hall of Fame Spotlight: Andy Russo

In 1979, Louisiana Tech turned to a young Andy Russo at Panola College to lead the Bulldogs.

And by 1985, Russo was guiding LA Tech to arguably its greatest basketball season in program history. 29-3 record. Ranked top 10 in the country. Southland Conference champions. Southland Conference Tournament champions. NCAA Sweet 16 appearance.

Russo, a two-time Southland Conference Coach of the year honoree, will be inducted into the Louisiana Tech Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 15.

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Louisiana Tech Athletics hosts the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 15, on the Karl Malone Court in the Thomas Assembly Center. The 20th Hall of Fame Class in history welcomes the 2023 inductees including two-time Ray Guy Award winner Ryan Allen, three-time All-Sun Belt Conference performer Lonnie Cooper, seven-time All-American sprinter Trey Hadnot, Kodak All-American Tamicha Jackson, All-American lineman Chris Richardson, two-time Southland Coach of the Year Andy Russo, and three-time All-American linebacker Glenell Sanders. Photograph by Emerald McIntyre/Louisiana Tech University

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