Louisiana Tech visits the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers after Sean Newman Jr. scored 23 points in the Bulldogs' 85-74 win over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Louisiana Tech had four players score in double figures, led by Sean Newman Jr. who had a game-high 23 points, as the Bulldogs defeated Middle Tennessee, 85-74, on Thursday night inside the Murphy Center.

Sean Newman Jr. scored 23 points as Louisiana Tech beat Middle Tennessee 85-74 on Thursday night. Newman also contributed six assists for the Bulldogs (18-9, 7-7 Conference USA). Al Green scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.

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