PINEVILLE, La. – Huston-Tillotson University's men's basketball team continues its stretch of four consecutive road games this week with a trip to Rapides Parish in central Louisiana.
The Rams visit Louisiana Christian in Pineville, La., on Thursday, Jan. 18, and conclude their trip Saturday, Jan. 20, at nearby LSU–Alexandria.
GAME 16
MATCHUP: HT Rams (4-11, 2-7) at Louisiana Christian (3-11, 1-7)
DATE / TIME: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 / 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Pineville, La.
ARENA: H.O. West Fieldhouse
VIDEO: Wildcat Sports Network
LIVE STATS: HTRamsAthletics.com
About the Rams
• Huston-Tillotson is coming off a 1-1 trip to New Mexico and Dallas last week. The Rams held on for a 79-76 win at Southwest (N.M.) on Thursday before falling 81-79 on a buzzer-beater at Paul Quinn College.
• The Rams are 2-3 in true road games this season, with a 1-3 record in RRAC road games.
• HT leads the Red River Athletic Conference in rebounding (38.9) and defensive rebounding (26.7) per game and are second in the conference in offensive rebounds per contest (12.3).
• Huston-Tillotson guard
James Harrison and forward
Auston Chatman lead the Rams in scoring with 13.8 and 13.7 points per game, respectively.
• Senior transfer Jason Brown made his debut for the Rams last week, scoring 24 points in the win at Southwest.
About the Wildcats
• Louisiana Christian (formerly known as Louisiana College) is in its third season as a member institution of the NAIA and the Red River Athletic Conference, having transitioned from the NCAA's Division III.
• The Wildcats (3-11) are 1-7 in RRAC play, with their own lone conference win over Paul Quinn College at home.
• LCU is 2-3 at home this season, having also defeated William Carey (Miss.) in a non-conference game.
• The Wildcats are fourth in the 12-team RRAC in 3-point shooting, making 35.1 percent of their long-range shots.
• Senior frontliner Jude Akabueze leads the Wildcats with averages of 12.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
Series Outlook
• LCU has won two of the three previous meetings between the two teams, including both games in Pineville.
• The teams split their two contests last season, with each team winning at home.
GAME 17
MATCHUP: HT Rams at LSU–Alexandria (8-5, 6-2)
DATE / TIME: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 / 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Alexandria, La.
ARENA: LSUA Fitness and Athletic Center ("The Fort")
VIDEO: LSUA Hudl.com
LIVE STATS: HTRamsAthletics.com
About the Generals
• LSU–Alexandria (8-5) has won six of its eight conference games this season and enter Thursday's game against Our Lady of the Lake having won three consecutive contests.
• The Generals are 3-1 at home this season.
• LSU–Alexandria ranks 10th in the NAIA in field-goal attempts per game, putting up 68.7 shots a contest. The Generals' 13.9 offensive rebounds per game ranks 11th in the nation.
• Senior guard J.D. Allen leads the Generals with 17.8 points per game. Junior guard Kashie Natt averages 17.1 points per contest.
Series Outlook
• The Generals lead the all-time series with HT 14-1.
• The Rams claimed their first win over LSU–Alexandria when the teams split last season's series. HT defeated the Generals 84-81 at home in December 2022.
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