Who's playing
Sam Houston Bearkats @ LA Tech Bulldogs
Current record: Sam Houston 18-11, Los Angeles Institute of Technology 21-8.
How to watch
- when: Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- where: Thomas Assembly Center — Ruston, Louisiana
- tv set: CBS Sports Network
- to follow: CBS Sports App
- Watch on connected TV: CBS Sports app on Roku and Fire TV
- Live stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free, regional restrictions may apply)
What you need to know
Another exciting Conference USA matchup is on the schedule as the Sam Houston Bearkats and Los Angeles Tech Bulldogs are set to square off on March 7th at 9pm ET at Thomas Assembly Center . Each team will fight to maintain their five-game winning streak.
On Saturday, the Bearkats didn't have much trouble at home against the Blue Raiders, winning 81-64.
Western Kentucky usually has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday, Los Angeles Tech proved to be too difficult. They defeated the Hilltoppers 90-84. With such a high score, both teams will likely do some extra defensive drills.
The Bearkats have won eight straight games at home, improving their record to 18 wins and 11 losses. Those wins were largely due to their offensive dominance throughout that stretch, averaging 78.1 points per game. As for the Bulldogs, they've been on a roll lately. They have won 11 of their past 13 games, improving on their 21-8 record this season.
Possession will likely be a big factor in Thursday's contest. Sam Houston has been on a roll this season, averaging 38 rebounds per game. However, La Technological University isn't struggling in that department, as they are averaging 38.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it will be interesting to see how their conflict plays out.
Sam Houston didn't have much breathing room the last time the Bulldogs met in January, but they still won 81-77. The rematch could be a little tougher for Sam Houston as the team won't have home court advantage this time. Let's see if changing the venue makes a difference.
Series history
Sam Houston has won two of the last three games against Los Angeles Tech.
- January 6, 2024 – Sam Houston 81 vs. Los Angeles Tech 77
- December 8, 2019 – Sam Houston 71 vs. Los Angeles Tech 68
- November 11, 2018 – La Tech 76 vs. Sam Houston 69
