by Malcolm Butler
At times Thursday night, it looked almost unfair.
Louisiana Tech hit 10 three-pointers as six players scored in double figures as the Lady Techsters rolled to an 88-47 win over New Mexico State Thursday night at the Thomas Assembly Center.
It marked the 16th straight victory for Tech, tying the longest league winning streak in Conference USA in the last 25 years.
Tech (23-5, 16-1) scored inside. Tech scored outside.
And at times, Tech scored almost at will.
“This is such an unselfish group all the way around,” said Tech head coach Brooke Stoehr. “That is why it is so fun to come to work with them every day. They do share it. The celebrate it each other. It’s so fun to watch.”
The fun started early for Tech as the Lady Techsters built a 21-15 lead after the first quarter and then put it into another gear in the second. Tech used a 17-2 run over the first six minutes of the frame to push the advantage out to 21 before eventually heading into the lockerroom up 42-28.
Any chance of a Aggies rally in the second half was snuffed early. The Lady Techsters outscored NMSU 19-12 in the third quarter as the lead grew to 61-40.
“It doesn’t matter who is out on the court for us, these kids are very unselfish,” said Stoehr. “It’s beautiful basketball.”
It was gorgeous in the final quarter. Tech outscored the Aggies 27-7 over the final 10 minutes to pick up a resounding victory on its home floor.
“We trust this group because they put in the work,” said Stoehr. “They show up every day with a focus.”
Jianna Morris led Tech with 19 points, including four more three-pointers, while Alexis Weaver added 15 points, Averi Aaron 13 points, Jordan Marshall 12 points, Paris Bradley 11 points, nine rebounds, 5 steals, and Joy Madison-Key 10 points.
Imani Warren led New Mexico State with 12 points.
Tech hosts UTEP Saturday at 6 p.m. on Senior Night. A postgame celebration will also take place for the Conference USA regular season title.
