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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (8-4, 1-0 CUSA) will visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (7-5, 1-0 CUSA) after losing four straight road games. The contest begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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How to Watch Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Middle Tennessee 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.1 | 256 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.5 | 133 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.3 | 136 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.1 | 234 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.9 | 122 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.2 | 245 |
Louisiana Tech 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.9 | 160 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 35.1 | 2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 38.5 | 22 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 26.9 | 25 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.5 | 171 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.3 | 147 |
Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech Stat Insights
Points
- The Blue Raiders are averaging 76.5 points, 20.4 more than the Bulldogs give up.
- When Middle Tennessee scores more than 56.1, it has a record of 7-5.
- Louisiana Tech is 8-2 when conceding less than 76.5 points.
- The Bulldogs average 71.8 points, just 0.6 more than the 71.2 the Blue Raiders concede.
- Louisiana Tech is 6-0 when putting up over 71.2 points.
- Middle Tennessee is 5-1 when it gives up less than 71.8 points.
- The Blue Raiders have totaled 64 more points than their opponents this year (5.3 per game), and the Bulldogs have also outscored their opponents, by 188 (15.7 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Blue Raiders are shooting 44.1% from the field, 9% higher than the Bulldogs give up.
- Middle Tennessee is 6-3 when shooting better than 35.1% from the field.
- The Bulldogs shoot 45.9% from the field, 3.4% higher than the Blue Raiders concede.
- This season Louisiana Tech is 6-1 when the team shoots over 42.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Blue Raiders pull down 34.3 rebounds per game, 4.2 fewer than the Bulldogs.
- Louisiana Tech is 7-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Middle Tennessee is 1-3 when falling short on the boards.
- The Blue Raiders average 10.8 offensive boards, 1.0 fewer than the Bulldogs.
- The Bulldogs are 6-2 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Blue Raiders are 2-3 when they lose that battle.
- On the boards, Middle Tennessee is +2.2 rebounds per game, and Louisiana Tech is +11.6.
Middle Tennessee Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2026 | Sam Houston | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | UTEP | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | New Mexico State | Away |
Louisiana Tech Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2026 | Western Kentucky | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Liberty | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Delaware | Home |