NCAAB · Final

Louisiana Tech Defeats UTEP 75-63 at Home

Monday, December 29, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Thomas Assembly Center

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 75, UTEP Miners 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won UTEP Miners vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs beat UTEP Miners 75-63 at Thomas Assembly Center on December 29, 2025.

Who was favored in UTEP Miners vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs secured a convincing 75-63 victory over the UTEP Miners at the Thomas Assembly Center, showcasing their strong home performance. This win improved Louisiana Tech's home record to 8-0 this season, while UTEP continued to struggle on the road, falling to 0-4 away from home. The Bulldogs have been in solid form recently, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games and an impressive scoring average of 73.6 points per game while allowing just 53.3 points. In contrast, UTEP's recent form has been less favorable, with a 3-7 record in their last ten outings and an average of 69.8 points scored, but allowing 72.7 points per game.

In their previous two meetings this season, both teams had a win apiece, with Louisiana Tech winning their last encounter on March 8, 2025, with a score of 76-58. The Bulldogs' latest victory against Dallas Christian Crusaders, where they won 90-37, highlighted their offensive capabilities, while UTEP managed to secure a win against North Dakota State Bison, 76-66, in their most recent game.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any current player absences affecting either team, which suggests both squads were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Louisiana Tech favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 130.5. The odds reflected the Bulldogs' strong home performance and recent form, while UTEP's struggles on the road were also taken into account.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. As the match unfolded, viewers witnessed critical moments, particularly in the second half, where free throws played a significant role in the final score. Key scoring plays included multiple free throws from AJ Bates and DJ Dudley, which helped extend Louisiana Tech's lead late in the game.

Overall, this matchup was worth noting not only for the outcome but also for the implications it has on both teams' standings and morale as they progress through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LT -2.5	130.5 o -105 / u -115	UTEP Miners +124 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -148

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Leaders

PointsDJ Dudley18Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
AssistsAJ Bates10Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
ReboundsKaden Cooper8Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
PointsKaseem Watson16UTEP Miners
AssistsCaleb Blackwell4UTEP Miners
ReboundsJamal West Jr.8UTEP Miners

Recent form

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Last 10: 7-3Streak W173.6 scored · 53.3 allowed per game7-0 at home

W90-37vs Dallas Christian CrusadersDec 22
L53-61at Tulane Green WaveDec 18
W65-44vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 13
W89-37vs Ecclesia RoyalsDec 7
L69-77at Georgia Southern EaglesDec 4
W83-58vs Alcorn State BravesNov 29
W75-73vs Indiana State SycamoresNov 27
L51-60at Indiana State SycamoresNov 20
W68-51vs Jackson State TigersNov 16
W93-35vs Lyon ScotsNov 9

UTEP Miners

Last 10: 3-7Streak W169.8 scored · 72.7 allowed per game0-4 away

W76-66vs North Dakota State BisonDec 23
L71-72vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 22
L61-66at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsDec 14
L68-75at Seattle U RedhawksDec 8
L59-75at UAB BlazersNov 25
L63-74vs William & Mary TribeNov 24
W84-83vs St. Thomas (TX) CeltsNov 20
L51-75at Utah State AggiesNov 15
L58-71vs Loyola Marymount LionsNov 12
W107-70vs Western New Mexico MustangsNov 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah State	29-7	-	15-5
San Diego State	22-11	1	14-6
New Mexico	26-11	2	13-7
Grand Canyon	20-12	2	13-7
Nevada	24-13	3	12-8
Boise State	20-12	3	12-8
Colorado State	21-13	4	11-9
UNLV	18-17	4	11-9
Wyoming	18-15	6	9-11
Fresno State	13-19	8	7-13
San José State	9-24	12	3-17
Air Force	3-29	15	0-20
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	UTEP Miners	Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Field goals	21-57	22-52
Field goal %	37	42
Three-pointers	8-30	11-24
Three-point %	27	46
Free throws	13-16	20-34
Free throw %	81	59
Rebounds	41	34
Offensive rebounds	16	12
Defensive rebounds	25	22
Assists	11	14
Steals	4	9
Blocks	5	4
Turnovers	15	9
Team turnovers	4	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	1	1
Points off turnovers	5	18
Fast-break points	5	12
Points in the paint	20	16
Fouls	22	15
Largest lead	2	20
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	1	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-42Kaseem Watson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-42Kaseem Watson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-43Sir Issac Herron makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-44Sir Issac Herron makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-44LA Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-44LA Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-47DJ Dudley makes 22-foot three point jumper (Kaden Cooper assists)
2nd Half41-47LA Hayes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Blackwell assists)
2nd Half41-48AJ Bates makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-49AJ Bates makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-52AJ Bates makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Fenner assists)
2nd Half41-55DJ Dudley makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Bates assists)
2nd Half42-55Jamal West Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-55Jamal West Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-58Sir Issac Herron makes 23-foot three point jumper (AJ Bates assists)
2nd Half45-58LA Hayes makes 16-foot jumper (Cassius Brooks assists)
2nd Half45-59AJ Bates makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-59Cassius Brooks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-59Cassius Brooks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-60Kaden Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-61Kaden Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-61Cassius Brooks makes layup (Trey Horton III assists)
2nd Half50-61Trey Horton III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-63Jaylen Fenner makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (AJ Bates assists)
2nd Half52-63Kaseem Watson makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half52-65Jaylen Fenner makes layup
2nd Half52-66Kaden Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-67Kaden Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-67Cassius Brooks makes layup
2nd Half54-69DJ Dudley makes 17-foot jumper (Will Allen assists)
2nd Half56-69Elijah Jones makes layup
2nd Half59-69Elijah Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half59-70AJ Bates makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-70Kaseem Watson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-71Will Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-71Kaseem Watson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Blackwell assists)
2nd Half63-72DJ Dudley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-73DJ Dudley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-74AJ Bates makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-75AJ Bates makes free throw 2 of 2