Impact Bates will join his new team after two seasons at Louisiana Tech. The sophomore forward averaged 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.2 steals on 33.4 minutes across 34 starts.
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AJ BATES
12.1 PPG •
2.8 RPG •
5.9 APG
12.1 PPG
2.8 RPG
5.9 APG
Bates scores 27, Louisiana Tech takes down Missouri State 69-66 in Conference USA Tournament semis
Led by AJ Bates' 27 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Missouri State Bears 69-66 in the Conference USA Tournament on FridayMARCH 13 • Associated Press
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders play in CUSA Tournament
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in the CUSA TournamentMARCH 11 • Associated Press
Louisiana Tech visits Delaware after Bates' 34-point performance
Louisiana Tech visits the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens after AJ Bates scored 34 points in the Bulldogs' 76-71 victory over the Liberty FlamesMARCH 7 • Associated Press
Delaware hosts Louisiana Tech following Bates' 34-point game
Louisiana Tech faces the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens after AJ Bates scored 34 points in the Bulldogs' 76-71 win over the Liberty FlamesMARCH 6 • Associated Press
Bates scores 34 as Louisiana Tech knocks off Liberty 76-71
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Liberty Flames 76-71 led by AJ Bates' 34 pointsMARCH 6 • Associated Press
Johnson scores 15 as Kennesaw State takes down Louisiana Tech 58-55
Led by RJ Johnson's 15 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 58-55FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press
Dudley scores 22, Louisiana Tech defeats Jacksonville State 77-71
Led by DJ Dudley's 22 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 77-71 on WednesdayFEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press
Florida International wins 77-64 over Louisiana Tech
Led by Zawdie Jackson's 20 points, the Florida International Panthers defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 77-64FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press
Thomas, Dudley lead Louisiana Tech to 79-78 double-overtime win over Missouri State
Avery Thomas scored 19 points and DJ Dudley added four points in double overtime as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Missouri State Bears 79-78 on ThursdayFEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press
Bates leads Louisiana Tech against Missouri State after 21-point game
Louisiana Tech takes on the Missouri State Bears after AJ Bates scored 21 points in the Bulldogs' 87-78 victory over the Sam Houston BearkatsFEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press
Bates scores 21 as Louisiana Tech downs Sam Houston 87-78
Led by AJ Bates' 21 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 87-78 on SaturdayFEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press
Louisiana Tech takes on UTEP after Williams' 28-point game
Louisiana Tech visits the UTEP Miners after Scooter Williams Jr. scored 28 points in the Bulldogs' 82-76 win against the Kennesaw State OwlsJANUARY 27 • Associated Press
Johnson leads Kennesaw State against Louisiana Tech
Kennesaw State visits the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs after RJ Johnson scored 32 points in the Owls' 93-87 loss to the Sam Houston BearkatsJANUARY 22 • Associated Press
Jacksonville State plays conference rival Louisiana Tech
Jacksonville State hosts Louisiana Tech in a matchup of CUSA teamsJANUARY 16 • Associated Press
Dudley hits late 3-pointer, scores 19 as Louisiana Tech beats Middle Tennessee 59-58
DJ Dudley scored the game-winning 3-pointer with six seconds left and racked up 19 total points to lead the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs past the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 59-58 on...JANUARY 15 • Associated Press
Alston and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders take on conference foe Louisiana Tech
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will take on conference opponent Middle TennesseeJANUARY 13 • Associated Press
Louisiana Tech hosts Middle Tennessee following overtime win against Delaware
Louisiana Tech hosts the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders following Louisiana Tech's 70-68 overtime win against the Delaware Fightin' Blue HensJANUARY 13 • Associated Press
Dudley leads Louisiana Tech to 70-68 OT victory against Delaware
DJ Dudley scored 17 points to lead the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, including the game-winning layup with 22 seconds remaining in the overtime, and the Bulldogs took down the Delaware...JANUARY 10 • Associated Press
Louisiana Tech and Delaware meet in conference showdown
Louisiana Tech and Delaware will take the floor in a matchup of CUSA opponentsJANUARY 10 • Associated Press
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