RUSTON — Louisiana Tech will put a nine-game Conference USA home winning streak on the line when the Lady Techsters take on FIU on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT in the Thomas Assembly Center on ESPN+.
 
GAME INFORMATION
DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 8, 3 p.m. CT
LOCATION: Ruston, La. (Thomas Assembly Center)
TV: ESPN+
STATS: LATechSports.com/Stats
RADIO: LA Tech Sports Network | LA Tech Athletics App
SERIES RECORD: LA Tech, 17-4
LAST MEETING: FIU 72-61 (1/9/25)
 
ABOUT LOUISIANA TECH (12-9, 5-5)
Paris Bradley hit a layup with 2.7 seconds remaining to erase a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit as Louisiana Tech defeated Liberty 67-66 on Thursday night. Bradley finished with 13 of her game-high 19 points in the fourth quarter, adding six rebounds and seven assists. The 5-9 freshman finished a perfect 6-6 from the field and 7-8 from the free throw line. Jianna Morris added 16 points, and Robyn Lee had 14.
 
Bradley continues to not only be one of the best freshmen in CUSA but also ranks towards the top overall. Her 12.6 points a game ranks 10th in the league and her 15.5 average during conference play is fifth best. The 5-9 guard also ranks in the top 10 with 2.9 assists per game and 3.2 during conference play.
 
Morris continues to be the catalyst behind the Lady Techster offense. The sophomore point guard has led Tech in assists in five games this season with seven of three or more. Morris's ability to attack the basket makes her one of the top free-throw shooters in the country. Her 89 ranks 56th in the country and is the eighth most by a Techster sophomore in history.
 
One of the top shooters in the country, Lee's 44.5 career percentage has her at 968 points in her Techster career. As a veteran leader, Lee has seen her averages rise almost four points and two rebounds from last season.
 
ABOUT FIU (9-12, 5-5)
FIU enters Saturday's game after a 66-54 loss at Sam Houston on Thursday. The Panthers' senior forward Isnelle Natabou had her fourth double-double in conference play with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Bineta Diatta was the only other player in double figures with 16 points.
 
The Panthers don't miss often with a 45.7 shooting percentage, but when they do, they grab 12.7 offensive rebounds a game.
 
Natabou is a significant part of both those categories. The transfer leads the country with a 70.6 shooting percentage and ranks 14th with 4.1 offensive rebounds a game. On the season, Natabou averages 12.9 points and 6.8 boards a game to lead the Panthers.
 
Parris Atkins has been a do-it-all player for FIU on the season. Atkins ranks fifth in CUSA with a 46.6 shooting clip and sixth with 2.33 steals a game. The junior leads the Panthers with 14.4 points a game but has missed the past three.
 
Diatta has started the last five games for FIU and averages 8.3 points a contest. The transfer forward has eight games, scoring in double figures.
 
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