KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — The Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters edged Kennesaw State 63-59 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at KSU Convocation Center. Louisiana Tech used a strong second quarter to build a lead and survived a late push from the Owls. The Lady Techsters led 37-30 at halftime after outscoring Kennesaw State 21-12 in the second period. The Owls closed the gap in the third but could not complete the comeback. Paris Bradley and Jianna Morris each scored 14 points for Louisiana Tech. Latazia Williamson led Kennesaw State with 13 points and eight rebounds. The Lady Techsters improved to 21-5, while the Owls fell to 11-14. Attendance was 835.

KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — In a game defined by grit over grace, the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters escaped the KSU Convocation Center with a narrow 63-59 victory over the Kennesaw State Owls in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday. The contest, played before an announced crowd of 835, was a stark contrast to the teams’ meeting just over three weeks prior, a 28-point Lady Techster rout. This time, Kennesaw State’s interior defense and persistence turned the rematch into a 40-minute grind. Louisiana Tech improved to 21-5 overall, while Kennesaw State fell to 11-14. The most critical sequence unfolded in the final minute, with Louisiana Tech clinging to a 56-54 lead. After a Kennesaw State turnover, the Lady Techsters’ Alexia Weaver was fouled and sent to the line with 37 seconds remaining. She calmly sank both free throws, pushing the lead to four. On the ensuing possession, Kennesaw State’s Kaelyn Flowers missed a three-pointer, but Latazia Williamson secured the offensive rebound. Following a timeout, Williamson found Flowers for a clutch three-pointer from the wing, cutting the deficit to 59-57 with just seven seconds on the clock. The Owls immediately fouled Weaver again. The Louisiana Tech guard, ice in her veins, knocked down both ends of a one-and-one to restore a four-point cushion at 61-57. Kennesaw State’s last-gasp efforts produced only a rushed, off-balance three-point attempt from TaTianna Stovall that missed, and Paris Bradley secured the final rebound for Louisiana Tech as time expired. The game was a battle of contrasting efficiencies. Kennesaw State dominated the paint, outscoring Louisiana Tech 40-24, and shot a better percentage from the field, connecting on 24 of 55 attempts compared to the Lady Techsters’ 21 of 62. The Owls’ defense, led by Stovall’s four blocks, was a constant deterrent. However, Louisiana Tech’s defense created more opportunities. They forced 22 Kennesaw State turnovers, converting them into 19 points, while committing 16 turnovers of their own. The Lady Techsters also found a crucial edge from beyond the arc, hitting eight three-pointers to Kennesaw State’s three, and from the free-throw line, where they made 13 of 16 attempts. Williamson led all scorers for Kennesaw State with 13 points and added eight rebounds. Stovall was a force defensively and just missed a double-double with nine points, nine rebounds, three assists and four blocks. Flowers contributed 12 points, four assists and four steals. For Louisiana Tech, balance was key. Paris Bradley and Jianna Morris each scored 14 points, with Bradley adding four assists. Morris was pivotal down the stretch, hitting three critical free throws in the final minute. Alexia Weaver, despite a tough shooting afternoon, scored nine points and came up with key steals and free throws in the closing seconds. The first half set the tone for a back-and-forth affair. Kennesaw State led 18-16 after a first quarter where they attacked the basket relentlessly. Louisiana Tech responded with a 21-point second quarter, fueled by three-point shooting, to take a 37-30 lead into halftime. The Owls chipped away in the third, winning the quarter 17-10 to tie the game at 47 heading into the final period. The fourth quarter featured five ties and lead changes before Louisiana Tech’s composure at the foul line and a final defensive stand sealed the road victory. The win extends Louisiana Tech’s winning streak to four games. They next travel to face Sam Houston on Feb. 28. Kennesaw State, which has lost two straight, begins a road swing at New Mexico State on Feb. 26.

Preview: Louisiana Tech Looks to Extend Win Streak at Kennesaw State KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — The surging Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters will aim for their 10th consecutive victory when they visit the Kennesaw State Owls in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday. Tipoff is set for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the KSU Convocation Center. Louisiana Tech (20-5) enters riding a nine-game winning streak, most recently edging Jacksonville State 58-57 on Thursday. The Lady Techsters have been dominant during their run, winning by an average margin of 18.2 points, including a 72-44 rout of these same Owls in Ruston on Jan. 29. A key catalyst has been guard Jianna Morris, who is averaging 13.4 points over the streak. She scored 15 points in the first meeting against Kennesaw State and posted 21 points in a win at UTEP earlier this month. In Thursday’s narrow win, Morris logged 38 minutes and led the team with 15 points. Kennesaw State (11-13) looks to halt a two-game skid and improve its standing at home, where it is 7-5 this season. The Owls fell 72-66 to Sam Houston on Thursday despite a 23-point effort from guard Keyarah Berry. Berry, who averages a team-leading 15.1 points per game, was held to 10 points in the late-January loss to Louisiana Tech. The Owls will need a stronger defensive performance after allowing the Lady Techsters to shoot 48% from the field in the first matchup. Kennesaw State has shown resilience at home this season, notching conference wins over Liberty and New Mexico State in January. For Louisiana Tech, the game represents a chance to solidify its top-25 ranking and conference title aspirations before a tough closing stretch. The Lady Techsters’ defense has been stifling, holding opponents to 55.2 points per game during the win streak. Kennesaw State seeks a signature win to build momentum before its final regular-season games. The Owls will need Berry and forward TaTianna Stovall, who had three blocks against Sam Houston, to counter Louisiana Tech’s balanced attack. The game will be broadcast locally on ESPN+.