by Malcolm Butler
Both Louisiana Tech hoops teams will open the regular season at home today as the Lady Techsters and Bulldogs hit the hardwood of the Thomas Assembly Center.
Head coach Brooke Stoehr’s Lady Techsters host Nicholls State at 11:30 a.m. for its annual Education Day Game.
“I look back and some of the most impressionable people in my life were people who played college athletics,” said Stoehr. “At a young age, I can look to that and they were great examples for me. I think it’s a tremendous opportunity for our young women and the people in our program to impart these young kids.
“This maybe the only time that some of these kids get to come to a college game and be in that kind of atmosphere. If we can show some sort of passion and be a servant leader or show some grit and toughness … or just by smiling and having fun and doing what they love to do, maybe we can encourage someone.”
The Colonels were 14-18 last season.
The contest can be heard on 97.7 FM with Kyle Roberts providing a call of the action.
Later tonight, the Bulldogs will open their season by hosting NAIA power LSU Alexandria. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Thomas Assembly Center.
“I think everybody understands how good LSU Alexandria is,” said head coach Talvin Hester. “How good LSU Shreveport is. How good these teams in the state of Louisiana are. Teams in Louisiana are really good … I don’t care what level they are.
“We cannot come in here and just think we are going to win this game. It’s not going to be easy. It’s a great way for us to start the season. I want to be tested early. I want to be challenged.”
LSU Alexandria has started the season 3-0, including an 83-80 win over DI Lamar in an exhibition game. The Generals are coming off a 24-7 season last year.
Tonight’s game can be heard on 107.5 FM with Malcolm Butler (pxp) and Jack Thigpen (color) providing a call of the action.
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