Batcho's 18 lead Louisiana Tech past Western Kentucky 77-67

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Daniel Batcho's 18 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Western Kentucky 77-67 on Thursday night.

Batcho shot 5 of 7 from the field and 8 for 14 from the line for the Bulldogs (14-6, 3-4 Conference USA). Devin Ree shot 3 for 7 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points. Jordan Crawford had 11 points and shot 3 of 4 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line.

Don McHenry led the way for the Hilltoppers (11-8, 2-4) with 21 points and four assists. Western Kentucky also got 13 points and eight rebounds from Tyrone Marshall. Enoch Kalambay also had 10 points.

Louisiana Tech led 33-28 at halftime, with Al Green racking up eight points. Batcho scored a team-high 14 points after intermission.

Both teams play Saturday. Louisiana Tech hosts Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky goes on the road to play Sam Houston.

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