Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 2

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (8-4, 1-0 CUSA) aim to stop a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (7-5, 1-0 CUSA) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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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

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Middle Tennessee vs. Louisiana Tech Stat Insights

Points

  • The 76.5 points the Blue Raiders average are 20.4 more than the Bulldogs allow.
  • 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, only 0.6 more than the 71.2 the Blue Raiders give up.
  • Louisiana Tech is 6-0 when posting more than 71.2 points.
  • Middle Tennessee is 5-1 when it gives up fewer than 71.8 points.
  • The Blue Raiders have posted 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 year the Blue Raiders are shooting 44.1% from the field, 9% higher than the Bulldogs concede.
  • Middle Tennessee has a 6-3 straight-up record when shooting better than 35.1% from the field.
  • The Bulldogs shoot 45.9% from the field, just 3.4% higher than the Blue Raiders allow.
  • 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 average 34.3 rebounds, 4.2 fewer than the Bulldogs.
  • When Louisiana Tech has a rebounding advantage, it is 7-2. When posting fewer boards, Middle Tennessee is 1-3.
  • The Blue Raiders average 10.8 offensive boards, 1.0 fewer than the Bulldogs.
  • The Bulldogs are 6-2 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Blue Raiders are 2-3 when they fall short there.
  • Middle Tennessee is +2.2 in terms of 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