LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sitting in Ruston, Louisiana, Louisiana Tech basketball operates within the Conference USA framework as part of a 131-year-old university founded in 1894 that educates 11,084 students. Talvin Hester directs the Bulldogs' roster of 15 players from the Thomas Assembly Center, where the program currently maintains a 14-11 record with a pronounced home-court advantage: 12-2 at home versus 2-9 on the road through conference play. Louisiana Tech scores 69.2 points per game while holding opponents to 64.5, though their 5-5 conference record reflects inconsistency in Conference USA competition.
The 2024-25 season reveals the defensive identity Hester has cultivated, as the Bulldogs surrender just 64.5 points nightly—a hallmark of the program's approach in the Thomas Assembly Center where they've converted their home environment into a 12-2 stronghold. However, the stark disparity between home and away records, with only two road victories against nine losses, indicates vulnerability when Louisiana Tech travels beyond Ruston. Their 69.2-point scoring average and 5-5 conference mark suggest the Bulldogs remain competitive within mid-major basketball while searching for the road consistency necessary to secure postseason positioning.
KEY FACTS
| School | Louisiana Tech University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Conference USA |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Ruston, Louisiana |
| Venue | Thomas Assembly Center |
| Head Coach | Talvin Hester |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Will Allen | F |
| 1 | Jermaurhiyun Anderson | G |
| 3 | AJ Bates | G |
| 11 | Kaden Cooper | G |
| 0 | DJ Dudley | G |
| 4 | Jaylen Fenner | G |
| 7 | Sir Issac Herron | F |
| 10 | Kylan Howze | F |
| 2 | Will Jeffress | F |
| 21 | Melian Martinez | C |
| 6 | Keegan Rowell | G |
| 5 | Avery Thomas II | F |
| 23 | Lachlan Thompson | G |
| 27 | A'Meir Williams | F |
| 8 | Scooter Williams | G |
SEASON RECORD
20-14
Overall
16-4
Home
4-10
Away
10-8
Conference
69.9 PPG / 65.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Nevada Wolf Pack | L 50-77 |
| Nov 9 | Lyon Scots | W 93-35 |
| Nov 16 | Jackson State Tigers | W 68-51 |
| Nov 20 | Indiana State Sycamores | L 51-60 |
| Nov 27 | Indiana State Sycamores | W 75-73 |
| Nov 29 | Alcorn State Braves | W 83-58 |
| Dec 4 | Georgia Southern Eagles | L 69-77 |
| Dec 7 | Ecclesia Royals | W 89-37 |
| Dec 13 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 65-44 |
| Dec 18 | Tulane Green Wave | L 53-61 |
| Dec 22 | Dallas Christian Crusaders | W 90-37 |
| Dec 30 | UTEP Miners | W 75-63 |
| Jan 3 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | L 51-88 |
| Jan 4 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | L 61-66 |
| Jan 9 | Liberty Flames | L 56-72 |
| Jan 10 | Delaware Blue Hens | W 70-68 |
| Jan 15 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 59-58 |
| Jan 17 | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L 60-64 |
| Jan 23 | Kennesaw State Owls | W 82-76 |
| Jan 29 | UTEP Miners | W 69-59 |
| Feb 1 | Sam Houston Bearkats | L 67-83 |
| Feb 5 | New Mexico State Aggies | L 63-72 |
| Feb 7 | Sam Houston Bearkats | W 87-78 |
| Feb 13 | Missouri State Bears | W 79-78 |
| Feb 14 | Florida International Panthers | L 64-77 |
| Feb 19 | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | W 77-71 |
| Feb 21 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 55-58 |
| Feb 27 | Missouri State Bears | W 72-70 |
| Feb 28 | Florida International Panthers | L 76-84 |
| Mar 6 | Liberty Flames | W 76-71 |
| Mar 7 | Delaware Blue Hens | W 81-38 |
| Mar 12 | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 80-69 |
| Mar 13 | Missouri State Bears | W 69-66 |
| Mar 15 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 60-71 |
ANALYTICS
+4.9
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
48.6%
SOS
#101
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.6909
109.2
Adj O
101.8
Adj D
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Louisiana Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Louisiana Tech Men's Basketball compete in?
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Men's Basketball competes in the Conference USA conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Louisiana Tech play men's basketball home games?
- Louisiana Tech Men's Basketball plays home games at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, LA.
- Who is the head coach of Louisiana Tech Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Men's Basketball is Talvin Hester.
- When was Louisiana Tech Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Louisiana Tech Men's Basketball is not currently available.