Creighton’s next opponent, Louisiana Tech, may not jump off the schedule poster as a marquee opponent in the eyes of the casual fan. But they’re precisely the type of team that programs in Creighton’s situation (a power conference squad with NCAA Tournament goals) are smart to book for the “buy game” portion of the slate.
A 20-win team in 2018-19, Louisiana Tech returns four starters and nine lettermen, plus added an impact transfer in former McNeese State standout Kalob Ledoux. They’re solidly inside the Top 100 in all of the computer metrics; combined with a solid non-con slate and playing in one of the better mid-major leagues (Conference USA) they should remain there.