Louisiana Tech Faces Liberty in Final Regular-Season Road Game

The Bulldogs look to rebound after a home loss as they take on the Conference USA champion Flames.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Louisiana Tech will hit the road for its final regular-season matchup, traveling to face Liberty on Thursday night. The Bulldogs are coming off a home loss to FIU, while Liberty clinched the Conference USA regular-season title with a dramatic win over Jacksonville State in its last outing.

Why it matters

This game represents Louisiana Tech's last chance to build momentum heading into the postseason, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing home defeat. Liberty, meanwhile, will be aiming to cap off an impressive regular season with a victory over the visiting Bulldogs.

The details

Louisiana Tech was led by strong individual performances from Jaylen Fenner and DJ Dudley in the loss to FIU, but the team struggled to contain the Panthers' offense. Liberty, led by standout sophomore Brett Decker Jr., clinched the Conference USA title in its last game and will look to continue its run of success against the Bulldogs.

  • The game will tip off at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • Louisiana Tech's regular season concludes with this road trip.

The players

Talvin Hester

The fourth-year head coach of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Ritchie McKay

The 13th-year head coach of the Liberty Flames, who has led the team to seven regular-season conference titles in the past eight seasons.

Jaylen Fenner

The Louisiana Tech freshman who scored a career-high 25 points in the team's last game.

DJ Dudley

The Louisiana Tech player who added 20 points in the team's most recent outing.

Brett Decker Jr.

The Liberty sophomore who leads the team in scoring and is shooting an impressive 49% from three-point range.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back quickly and be ready to compete at a high level against a very good Liberty team.”

— Talvin Hester, Head Coach, Louisiana Tech (on3.com)

“Winning the regular-season title is a testament to the consistency and hard work of our program. But we still have more to accomplish this season.”

— Ritchie McKay, Head Coach, Liberty (on3.com)

What’s next

After the game at Liberty, Louisiana Tech will conclude its regular-season road trip with a matchup against another Conference USA opponent on Saturday, March 7.

The takeaway

This game represents an important opportunity for Louisiana Tech to regain its footing and build momentum heading into the postseason, while Liberty looks to cap off an impressive regular season with a victory over the visiting Bulldogs.