SAN ANTONIO — Fresh off the program’s 500th victory that came a 77-57 win over Southern Miss on Thursday, UTSA will look to pick up its third consecutive triumph when it hosts preseason Conference USA favorite Louisiana Tech at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Convocation Center.
The Roadrunners (7-6, 2-1 C-USA) rank fourth in C-USA at 73.2 ppg and feature three of the league’s top 11 scorers. Keon Lewis paced UTSA, which hit a season-high 13 3-pointers and shot a season-best 56.3 percent against the Golden Eagles, with 16 points and a career-high seven assists. Ryan Bowie, who leads the conference in minutes per game, drained five triples in the tilt and he has hit at least one 3-pointer in 12 games this season.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs (11-4, 2-0 C-USA) will be playing their third consecutive road game to start C-USA play. Louisiana Tech leads the league and ranks 38th in the nation at 75.1 ppg and is led by Raheem Appleby’s 17.4 ppg (2nd/C-USA). The Bulldogs are coming off road victories over Southern Miss and UTEP to start the conference slate.
Saturday is Military Appreciation Day at the Convocation Center and fans with a valid military ID can attend the contest for just $5. For more information, click here or call the UTSA Ticket Office at (210) 458-8872.
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