LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Paris Bradley scored 31 points to lead Louisiana Tech to an 86-72 victory over Liberty in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Sunday at Vines Center. The Lady Techsters (9-5) used efficient shooting, hitting 12 of 20 from 3-point range and 20 of 23 from the free-throw line, to secure the road win. Bradley added five rebounds. Averi Aaron contributed 21 points and seven rebounds for Louisiana Tech. Emmy Stout led the Lady Flames (8-7) with 20 points and six rebounds. Avery Mills scored 17 points and Claudia Acin had 13 points and seven assists. Liberty committed 18 turnovers, leading to a 21-9 deficit in points off turnovers. Louisiana Tech has won two straight conference games.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Paris Bradley scored 31 points and Louisiana Tech rode a blistering offensive performance to an 86-72 victory over Liberty in a Conference USA women’s basketball game Sunday at Vines Center. The Lady Techsters, who entered as significant underdogs according to advanced metrics, snapped a two-game skid and improved to 9-5 overall. The Lady Flames fell to 8-7. Bradley, a guard from Carrollton, Texas, was the catalyst, hitting 6 of 9 attempts from 3-point range and adding five rebounds in 37 minutes. Her backcourt partner, Averi Aaron, provided crucial support with 21 points and seven rebounds. The duo combined for 52 points, exploiting Liberty’s defense with efficient shooting from deep and at the free-throw line. Louisiana Tech’s offensive execution was the story. The Lady Techsters shot 55.1% from the field and a scorching 60% from beyond the arc, making 12 of 20 3-pointers. They were even more precise at the foul line, converting 20 of 23 attempts. Despite having only three offensive rebounds and eight assists, they maximized their possessions, committing just 12 turnovers while forcing 18 from Liberty. The most important part of the game was Louisiana Tech’s sustained shooting accuracy and poise in a hostile environment. From the opening tip, the Lady Techsters answered every Liberty push with a critical basket, never allowing the home team to build momentum or a significant lead. Bradley’s flurry of 3-pointers, particularly during key stretches in the second and third quarters, consistently stifled Liberty rallies and demoralized their defense. Her performance, coming off a 13-point outing in a win at Delaware, underscored her role as the team’s primary offensive weapon. Liberty, which had been projected to win with an 88.4% probability by National Statistical’s ELO system, could not keep pace despite shooting 51.8% from the field. The Lady Flames were hampered by their inability to generate extra opportunities or stop Louisiana Tech’s perimeter attack. Emmy Stout led Liberty with 20 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Avery Mills added 17 points and four assists, and Claudia Acin chipped in 13 points and seven assists. The Lady Flames won the rebounding battle 29-20, including a 9-3 edge on the offensive glass, but those advantages were negated by their turnovers and Louisiana Tech’s superior shot-making. Liberty also struggled from distance, hitting just 7 of 18 3-pointers, and from the free-throw line, making only 7 of 9. Jianna Morris facilitated the Louisiana Tech offense with six assists, while Alexia Weaver also had six assists to go with eight points. The Lady Techsters’ defense, led by eight steals, translated those takeaways into easy scoring chances that fueled their efficient offensive rating of 124.8. Liberty will look to rebound on the road at Delaware next Saturday. Louisiana Tech returns home to host Middle Tennessee on Thursday.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Two teams looking to build momentum in Conference USA play will meet Sunday when the Liberty Lady Flames host the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters at the Vines Center. Both teams enter with identical 8-6 overall records, though Louisiana Tech (1-1 CUSA) is coming off a strong road win, while Liberty (1-1) looks to rebound at home. The Lady Techsters defeated Delaware 65-50 on Thursday, led by a 17-point performance from guard Alexia Weaver. Weaver has been a key catalyst, averaging 10.2 points and 4.2 assists over her last five games. She is complemented by Averi Aaron, who dished out seven assists against Delaware, and Paris Bradley, who added 13 points and five assists. Liberty fell 59-53 to Sam Houston at home on the same afternoon, struggling offensively in the second half. Guard Elisabeth Aegisdottir led the Lady Flames with 11 points and three assists in the loss. She has been a steady presence, averaging 6.6 points and 2.5 assists over her last six contests. The matchup features contrasting recent trajectories. Louisiana Tech has won three of its last four, including a dominant 97-24 victory over Central Baptist on Dec. 20. Liberty has split its last four games, with its conference win coming in an 86-66 rout at UTEP on Jan. 4. Sunday’s game will be the first of two regular-season meetings between the programs this season. They are scheduled to meet again in Ruston, Louisiana, on Feb. 19. Following this contest, Louisiana Tech returns home to host Middle Tennessee on Jan. 15. Liberty will hit the road for its next game, facing Delaware on Jan. 17. Tip-off is set for Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.