Gibson, Rolle score 16 apiece to lead Louisiana Tech in 81-60 win against Texas-Pan American

Louisiana Tech beats Texas-Pan American 81-60

RUSTON, La. — Kyle Gibson and Magnum Rolle scored 16 points apiece, leading Louisiana Tech to an 81-60 win over Texas-Pan American on Tuesday night.

DeAndre Brown added 14 points for the Bulldogs (11-2), whose 11 non-conference wins is their best mark in a season since producing 12 victories in 1989. The Bulldogs have won nine of their last 10.

It was Louisiana Tech’s second win against the Broncs this season, as the Bulldogs won their season-opener 80-62 at Texas-Pan American on Nov. 14.

The Bulldogs led by just five points at halftime, but went on a 24-10 run midway through the second half to seal the win. David Jackson scored six of his eight points during the run, hitting a pair of 3s in just over a minute.

Ben Smith and Luis Valera scored 12 points apiece to lead the Broncs (1-12), who have lost seven in a row.