RUSTON, La. -- Anthony Duruji scored 21 points and swatted 3 shots and Daquan Bracey added 11 points as Louisiana Tech pulled away to beat UAB 73-60 on Thursday night.
The Bulldogs (16-11, 7-7 Conference USA) had UAB on the ropes early following a 24-9 run that put them up 14 less than halfway through the first half. UAB answered with a 9-0 run a few minutes later, closing the margin to three. The Bulldogs held just a four-point advantage at the break.
Early in the second half, the Blazers (16-11, 7-7) managed to keep pace with Louisiana Tech.