Louisiana Tech Dominates Lyon Scots in 93-35 Victory
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Thomas Assembly Center
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Who won Lyon Scots vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat Lyon Scots 93-35 at Thomas Assembly Center on November 9, 2025.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs showcased a commanding performance against the Lyon Scots, winning decisively with a final score of 93-35. This game, held at the Thomas Assembly Center, was notable not just for the scoreline, but also for the stark contrast in team form leading into the contest. Louisiana Tech entered the game with a home record of 1-1 and a recent overall record of 4-6 in their last ten games, while Lyon faced a challenging matchup against a team that had shown potential despite recent struggles.
In their last five games, Louisiana Tech recorded a 2-3 record, averaging 69.2 points scored while allowing 69.0 points. Their most recent outing prior to this game was a loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack, where they fell 50-77. The Bulldogs had shown flashes of offensive capability, notably scoring 90 points against the Sam Houston Bearkats and 82 against the Florida International Panthers earlier in the season. However, they also faced defeats against teams like the New Mexico State Aggies and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, indicating inconsistency.
On the other hand, the Lyon Scots were unable to find their rhythm in this matchup, suffering a heavy defeat that highlighted their struggles. The Bulldogs' home advantage was evident, as they improved their home record to 2-1 with this win. The scoring average for the Bulldogs at home was 69.1 points, slightly lower than their overall average, but the team clearly elevated their performance against Lyon.
The game saw several key scoring plays that contributed to the Bulldogs' overwhelming lead. In the second half, Kaden Cooper made a free throw, followed by a layup from Karlin Hardy. Avery Thomas II added another layup, and Will Allen connected on a three-point jumper assisted by Jaylen Fenner. The Bulldogs continued to build their lead with further contributions from Karlin Hardy, Will Jeffress, and Chyjuan Dumas, culminating in a final jumper from Lachlan Thompson that sealed the score at 93-35.
The injury situation for both teams was not detailed in the provided block, but the Bulldogs' dominant performance suggests they were able to field their best lineup. The market had heavily favored Louisiana Tech, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their success in this fixture.
Conditions in the Thomas Assembly Center appeared favorable for the Bulldogs, as they capitalized on their home court advantage. The atmosphere likely played a role in energizing the team, contributing to their high-scoring output.
Viewers watching the game would have noted the Bulldogs' aggressive offensive strategy and their ability to capitalize on defensive lapses from the Scots. The disparity in scoring, particularly in the second half, underscored the Bulldogs' dominance and their ability to execute plays effectively.
Overall, this matchup served as a reminder of Louisiana Tech's potential when firing on all cylinders, while also highlighting the challenges faced by Lyon in competing at this level.
Leaders
- PointsAvery Thomas II18Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- AssistsAJ Bates7Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- ReboundsKylan Howze9Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- PointsKenneth Brown9Lyon Scots
- AssistsStephen Reed2Lyon Scots
- ReboundsKenneth Brown3Lyon Scots
Recent form
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Last 10: 4-6Streak L269.1 scored · 69.3 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L50-77at Nevada Wolf PackNov 5
- L75-77at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersMar 14
- W76-58vs UTEP MinersMar 8
- L55-67vs New Mexico State AggiesMar 7
- W90-66at Sam Houston BearkatsMar 1
- L63-64at Western Kentucky HilltoppersFeb 23
- W85-74at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersFeb 21
- L68-70vs Jacksonville State GamecocksFeb 15
- L47-69vs Kennesaw State OwlsFeb 14
- W82-71at Florida International PanthersFeb 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Lyon Scots | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 14-56 | 37-65 |
| Field goal % | 25 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 6-26 | 9-21 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 43 |
| Free throws | 1-6 | 10-20 |
| Free throw % | 17 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 52 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 37 |
| Assists | 6 | 17 |
| Steals | 7 | 15 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 29 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 30 |
| Points in the paint | 12 | 50 |
| Fouls | 16 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 59 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half16-30Avery Thomas II made Layup.
- 1st Half18-30Trevon Taylor made Jumper. Assisted by Kennedy Warren.
- 1st Half18-31DJ Dudley made Free Throw.
- 1st Half18-32Sir Issac Herron made Free Throw.
- 1st Half20-32Kenneth Brown made Jumper.
- 1st Half20-35Avery Thomas II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Bates.
- 1st Half20-37DJ Dudley made Layup.
- 1st Half20-38Sir Issac Herron made Free Throw.
- 1st Half20-41Avery Thomas II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sir Issac Herron.
- 1st Half20-44Avery Thomas II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Dudley.
- 1st Half22-44Kenneth Brown made Jumper.
- 1st Half22-46Kaden Cooper made Dunk. Assisted by AJ Bates.
- 1st Half22-48Kaden Cooper made Jumper.
- 2nd Half22-51Jaylen Fenner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kylan Howze.
- 2nd Half22-52Jaylen Fenner made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half22-54Scooter Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half22-56AJ Bates made Layup.
- 2nd Half22-59Scooter Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Bates.
- 2nd Half22-61Jaylen Fenner made Layup.
- 2nd Half22-63AJ Bates made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half22-64AJ Bates made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half22-65AJ Bates made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half22-67Kaden Cooper made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half22-69Jaylen Fenner made Layup. Assisted by Kaden Cooper.
- 2nd Half22-71DJ Dudley made Layup.
- 2nd Half22-73Kaden Cooper made Dunk. Assisted by Jaylen Fenner.
- 2nd Half25-73Jaaron Harriott made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half25-75Kaden Cooper made Dunk. Assisted by Scooter Williams.
- 2nd Half28-75Karlin Hardy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaaron Harriott.
- 2nd Half28-77DJ Dudley made Jumper.
- 2nd Half28-80Jaylen Fenner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Dudley.
- 2nd Half28-83Jaylen Fenner made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Dudley.
- 2nd Half28-84Kaden Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half30-84Karlin Hardy made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-86Avery Thomas II made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-89Will Allen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Fenner.
- 2nd Half33-89Karlin Hardy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tucker Cunningham.
- 2nd Half33-91Will Jeffress made Jumper.
- 2nd Half35-91Chyjuan Dumas made Jumper.
- 2nd Half35-93Lachlan Thompson made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, below favours Lyon Scots.
Venue
- Thomas Assembly CenterRuston, LA
- Attendance2046
- OfficialsOlandis Poole, Bradley Yorkovich, Chuck McCoy
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