RUSTON – Louisiana Tech dominate again in Ruston, defeating New Mexico State 88-47, the largest margin in conference this season for the Lady Techsters.
 
The Aggies struck first in Ruston, but the Lady Techsters quickly answered, tying the game 5-5 and ripping a 9-0 run thereafter. New Mexico State would be held without a basket for over four minutes while Averi Aaron nailed her first triple, marking four straight baskets for LA Tech. Then Louisiana Tech would go cold, not making a field goal in the last three minutes while NM State made four straight, making it a six point Lady Techster game heading into quarter two. Alexia Weaver was perfect from the field, shooting 2-2, 1-1 from three, and making both her free throws.
 
Louisiana Tech raced out in the second quarter, exploding for a 13-0 run to start the frame while forcing five Aggie turnovers. LA Tech would lead by as much as 21 when New Mexico State made their first basket at the 5:05 mark. The Aggies would again go 4-4 to end the quarter, but Weaver's layup at the buzzer would stretch the lead to 42-28 Louisiana Tech.
 
Weaver remained perfect in the first half, shooting 4-4, 1-1 from three, and 4-4 from the free throw line, leading the team with 13 points. Paris Bradley led the game in rebounds with five, three more than the next closest player. Louisiana Tech shot 10-12 from the charity stripe and 50.0 percent from downtown in the first half. The Lady Techsters outscored the Aggies 16-5 in points from turnovers.
 
The Lady Techsters continued to string together strong runs in the third, starting the quarter on an 11-3 tear with three triples to stretch the lead. Midway through the frame, the offense slowed, shooting 0-6 and ending the quarter 1-8. Joy Madison-Key would make a layup to end a four minute drought, giving Louisiana Tech a 61-40 lead heading into the final 10 minutes. Jianna Morris led the way in the frame with six points.
 
The fourth quarter was all Louisiana Tech, starting the frame on a 10-0 run and outscoring New Mexico State 27-7. Morris would add two more three's while Jordan Marshall capped the game with a triple herself, her first three pointer since December 17^th against Central Arkansas. Louisiana Tech held the Aggies to 3-15 from the field and forced 11 turnovers in the frame. Eight different Lady Techsters scored and seven registered a steal, all contributing to a dominant 88-47 victory.
 
Six Lady Techsters scored in double figures, led by Morris's 19 points. Morris shot 6-9 from the field, including 4-6 from three. It marks her 21^st game in double figures this season and the eighth time she has made at least four triples this season. Bradley nearly notched a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds, the finishing as the leading rebounder in the game. Bradley also grabbed five steals, tying a career high.
 
Louisiana Tech outscored New Mexico State 18-0 in fast break points and 31-9 in points from turnovers.
 
The Lady Techsters set a new record for three pointers made in a season with 208 and counting, surpassing the 199 from the 2023-24 season.
 
41 points is the second largest margin of victory in a Conference USA game this season, trailing Middle Tennessee's 43 point victory over UTEP earlier in the season.
 
QUOTABLES
Head coach Brooke Stoehr
I felt like our group was ready to go tonight. Monday and Wednesday they were locked in and focused. Their defensive energy and intensity was really good in the second half. We challenged them at halftime because we were not defending with the intensity and communication level that is our standard. I was super proud of their response and commitment to the defensive end in the third and fourth quarters.
 
We moved the ball well and hunted high percentage shots. This group continues to impress me with how unselfish they are and their commitment to playing together.
 
We need a great crowd on Saturday to show up and celebrate this group. They have earned that and deserve to have a big crowd on Saturday night as we try to close out the regular season with a win at home.
 
NOTABLES

• 41 points is the second largest margin of victory by a CUSA team this season.
• Jianna Morris has made a three pointer in 34 straight games.
• Louisiana Tech outscored New Mexico State 31-9 in points from turnovers and 18-0 in fast breaks.
• LA Tech forced 28 turnovers, tying the most forced during conference this season with FIU in Miami.
• The Lady Techsters made 10 three pointers, their seventh game with at least 10 this season.
• Morris shot 4-6 from three, her eighth time making 4 or more threes this season.
• 19 steals are the most by Louisiana Tech against a D1 opponent since having 20 against Nicholls State in 2021-22.
• Six Lady Techsters scored in double figures
• Seven Lady Techsters recorded a steal
• Paris Bradley grabbed five steals, tying a career high.
• 16 wins in a row ties the longest streak by a CUSA team in the last 25 years. It is the most by Louisiana Tech since 2003.
• Louisiana Tech shot 22-26 from the free throw line, good for 84.6 percent and the third most makes on the season.

 
UP NEXT
Louisiana Tech hosts UTEP in Ruston for Senior Night on Saturday night. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CT and will be streamed on ESPN+. The Lady Techsters will be celebrating their regular season conference championship after the game.
 
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