Louisiana Tech beat Missouri State 79–78 at Missouri State on Feb 12, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | OT | 2OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 32 | 7 | 4 | 79 | |
| 32 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 78 |
| LT | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Thomas II | 48 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 7-11 | 4-5 |
| AJ Bates | 38 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2-12 | 0-2 |
| DJ Dudley | 18 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4-7 | 0-1 |
| Melian Martinez | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Jaylen Fenner | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 |
| Scooter Williams | 45 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5-15 | 0-3 |
| Kaden Cooper | 37 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 6-14 | 1-6 |
| Will Allen | 26 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Sir Issac Herron | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 79 | 40 | 12 | 31-71 | 5-20 |
| MOST | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Palek III | 45 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6-17 | 0-3 |
| Michael Osei-Bonsu | 43 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 9-16 | 0-0 |
| Kobi Williams | 37 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 8-19 | 6-15 |
| Trey Williams Jr. | 36 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0-7 | 0-4 |
| Antwan Burnett | 32 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-2 |
| Zaxton King | 31 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Melakih Cunningham | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Darrion Sutton | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Cameron Boone | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Logan Epes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tyrique Brooks | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 78 | 42 | 11 | 26-75 | 8-31 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
LT offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MOST defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
MOST offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LT defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Dudley | 35.9 | 16.9 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| AJ Bates | 33.1 | 10.4 | 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Avery Thomas II | 24.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 0.6 |
| Kaden Cooper | 24.4 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Scooter Williams | 21.9 | 11.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Jaylen Fenner | 19.5 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Melian Martinez | 16.8 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 0.3 |
| Will Jeffress | 16.3 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Williams | 36.0 | 15.1 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Keith Palek III | 33.7 | 19.0 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Zaxton King | 27.9 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| Trey Williams Jr. | 27.8 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Michael Osei-Bonsu | 26.1 | 14.2 | 6.8 | 2.4 |
| Antwan Burnett | 25.5 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Darrion Sutton | 14.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 |
| Cameron Boone | 9.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
49% of LT's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
43% of MOST's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | LT+3 | +3 | ||
| Feb 26, 2026 | LT+2 | +2 | ||
| Feb 12, 2026 | LT+1 | +1 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.