Led by Daniel Batcho's 18 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 77-67 on Thursday night.

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A 9-year-old girl took charge after her mother suffered a medical emergency while driving along Interstate 10 in southern Louisiana, investigators say. It happened around 10:45 a.

Five rescues were made in the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area at the mouth of the Mississippi River, and two were 55 miles northwest at Henderson Lake, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said. Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area is described as a “ 140,000-acre maze. ”

The law, which applies to all public K-12 school and state-funded university classrooms, took effect Jan. 1. Days after the mandate went into effect, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill — the state’s top lawyer — made clear that she expects school districts to comply.

Turnovers: 7 (Lander 2, Bayless, Kalambay, Keita, McHenry, Odiahi). Steals: 9 (Jackson 6, Bayless, Marshall, McHenry). Technical Fouls: None.

BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech visits Western Kentucky after Paris Bradley scored 21 points in Louisiana Tech's 83-71 victory over the Kennesaw State Owls. The Hilltoppers have gone 6-2 at home. Western Kentucky ranks fifth in the CUSA with 30.9 points per game in the paint led by Acacia Hayes averaging 10.0.

Built looks to build on his Kentucky Derby credentials Saturday in New Orleans; two of December's heros return to Group 1 action in Hong Kong.

Last fall, a federal judge called the law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments unconstitutional. On Thursday, an appeals court will take up the case.

Former Louisiana Tech wide receiver Tru Edwards has committed to Kentucky, via the NCAA Transfer Portal. Edwards began his career at Navarro College before transferring to Hawaii and then Louisiana Tech.

Louisiana Tech takes on Western Kentucky after Daniel Batcho scored 23 points in Louisiana Tech's 78-76 loss to the Kennesaw State Owls. The Bulldogs are 7-1 on their home court. Louisiana Tech averages 76.

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