| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAR | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| LT | 36 | 36 | 72 |
Jean propels Louisiana Tech past Charlotte 72-59
RUSTON, La. -- Derric Jean had 16 points and six assists as Louisiana Tech defeated Charlotte 72-59 on Thursday night.
Jean made 5 of 9 shots from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, for the 49ers (17-5, 8-2 Conference USA). DaQuan Bracey had 15 points, while Amorie Archibald scored 14. Mubarak Muhammed had 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
Cooper Robb had 13 points on 4-of-5 shooting off the bench to lead Charlotte (12-8, 6-3). Malik Martin had 11 points and reserve Brice Williams scored 10.
Louisiana Tech shot 56% overall and 59% from beyond the arc (13 of 22). Charlotte hit 46% from the floor and 42% from distance (11 of 26). The two teams took just eight free throws each on the night.
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2020-2021 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 3-2 | - | 10-4 |
| Old Dominion | 3-2 | - | 7-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-1 | 0.5 | 3-5 |
| Florida Int'l | 2-3 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 1 | 7-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 1-2 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Charlotte | 1-2 | 1 | 5-6 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| UAB | 3-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Rice | 4-1 | - | 10-3 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-4 |
| UTEP | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-4 |
| North Texas | 1-1 | 1.5 | 5-5 |
| Southern Miss | 1-3 | 2.5 | 5-6 |
| UT San Antonio | 1-3 | 2.5 | 5-6 |