Preview: Florida International at Louisiana Tech Women’s Basketball RUSTON, La. (Interstat) — The surging Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters will look to extend their winning streak and solidify their Conference USA standing when they host the Florida International Golden Panthers on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Louisiana Tech (17-5, 9-1 C-USA) enters the contest having won eight consecutive games, including a decisive 77-58 road victory at New Mexico State last Saturday. The Lady Techsters previously defeated Florida International 74-59 in Miami on Jan. 24, part of a dominant run where they have won by an average margin of 22.5 points during the streak. Guard Alexia Weaver has been a catalyst for Louisiana Tech, averaging 12.4 points and 3.6 assists over the last eight games. She scored 20 points in the win over New Mexico State and had nine points and four assists in the January win over FIU. Florida International (14-8, 6-4) aims to halt that streak and avenge the earlier loss. The Golden Panthers have won two straight, including a narrow 60-58 home win over Middle Tennessee on Feb. 7. Guard Grecia Ferrer Leal filled the stat sheet in that victory with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists. She will be a key factor as FIU seeks more offensive consistency after being held to 59 points in the first meeting. The Golden Panthers have shown resilience in close games but face a significant challenge on the road at the Thomas Assembly Center, where Louisiana Tech is 10-1 this season. The Lady Techsters’ defense has been stifling, holding conference opponents to an average of 54.2 points during their win streak. Beyond the conference implications, Louisiana Tech seeks to bolster its postseason resume, while Florida International looks to secure a pivotal road victory to enhance its own positioning. The game is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. CST tip-off.