“They’re just material things. They need it more than I do.” These were the words of Louisiana Tech linebacker Adrien Cole who, along with La. Tech wideout Quinton Patton, decided to donate their San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl gifts to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each player donated their $300 Best Buy gift card, while [...]
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Ive heard a bunch of people call Louisiana Tech, LA Tech and say it like VA Tech. **** you if you’ve ever done that.
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Wednesday, December 14
Louisiana Tech 60, McNeese State 58
New Mexico State 92, Western New Mexico 65
Friday, December 16
Hawaii 79, Hawaii Hilo 66
Saturday, December 17
Louisiana Tech 71, Arkansas-Little Rock 68
Utah State 78, Seattle 53
Nevada 71, UC Riverside 47
Cal Poly 65, Fresno State 46
Idaho 72, Cal State Bakersfield 44
Sunday, December 18
Hawaii 65, North Carolina...
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