Louisiana Tech 53, Utah State 46
RUSTON, La. - Louisiana Tech defeated Utah State 53-46 Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center. With the win, Tech improves to 17-11 overall and 10-4 in the WAC. The Aggies fall to 14-13 overall and 8-6 in WAC play.
Neither team shot particularly well, as Tech connected on 36 percent from the field, eight percent from three-point range and 55 percent from the free throw line. The Aggies shot 29 percent from the field, 13 percent from downtown and 62 percent from the charity stripe. Tech outrebounded Utah State 47-40.
Adrienne Johnson led Tech with 20 points, five rebounds and three blocks, while Shanavia Dowdell added 18 points, 13 rebounds, four steals and three blocks. Whitney Jones chipped in with 10 points.
Shawnta Pope led Utah State with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
r finished with 11. Erica Sanchez blocked four shots.