Two battling teams take the field on March 2, 2023 as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-16, 6-12 C-USA) host the Florida International Panthers (13-16, 7-11 C-USA). The Bulldogs will be looking to stem a six-game losing streak against the Panthers, losers from four straight.
Louisiana Tech dropped its last game on Saturday against Middle Tennessee, 63-49. Isaiah Crawford led with 17 points and also had nine boards and zero assists. In its previous game, Florida International lost to the UTSA 95-91 on Saturday. John Williams Jr. posted a team-high 18 points (and gave up zero assists and four boards).
When is Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International and when does it start?
This contest between the Bulldogs and Panthers begins Thursday, March 2, 2023. Expect the opening pick at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International?
The Bulldogs and Panthers will take to the seat at the Thomas Assembly Center for this March 2nd clash, and if you want to see the game live, get your tickets from Vivid Seats now!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on ESPN+.
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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Florida International Panthers match preview
Louisiana Tech stats, odds and insights
Louisiana Tech outsells their opponents by 3.1 points per game with a +89 aggregate rating difference. It scores 72.7 points per game (155th place in college basketball) and allows 69.6 points per contest (166th place in college basketball).
The Bulldogs score just 1.9 points less than the Panthers (74.6).
Louisiana Tech hits 8.9 three-pointers per game (46th rank in college basketball) compared to his opponents’ 8.3. It shoots from depth 34.9% while hitting its opponents from afar 38.0%.
The Bulldogs are averaging 8.6 more points per game at home (77.1) than away (68.5).
Louisiana Tech’s offense has been much less productive in its last 10 games, averaging 64.7 points per contest compared to its 72.7 point average this year.
Florida International Stats, Odds & Insights
Florida International scores 72.3 points per game (169th place in college basketball) while giving up 74.6 points per contest (306th place in college basketball). It has a point difference of -66 and has been outplayed by 2.3 points per game.
The Panthers average 72.3 points, just 2.7 more than the 69.6 that the Bulldogs are posting.
Florida International hits 6.7 threes per game (261st in college basketball) while shooting 32.3% from deep (284th in college basketball). It’s making 1.6 threes fewer than its opponents, who are pulling off 8.3 per game at 36.5%.
In 2022-23, the Panthers are scoring 15.2 more points per game at home (78.1) than away (62.9).
In the last 10 games, Florida International has averaged 74.1 points per game, 1.8 more than the season average (72.3).
Bulldogs Key Players to Watch
| Surname | gp | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLACK | 3 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobe Williams | 23 | 18.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Isaiah Crawford | 28 | 13.3 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Keaston Willis | 28 | 12.0 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| Dravon Mangum | 28 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| David Green | 6 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
Important Panthers players in mind
| Surname | gp | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLACK | 3 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Jones | 25 | 19.6 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Arturo Dean | 29 | 11.8 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Nick Guadarrama | 24 | 7.3 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Dashon Gittens | 27 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Mohammed Sanogo | 29 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
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