RUSTON, La. (AP) — Alex Hamilton hit 10 of 10 from the foul line and led Louisiana Tech with a career-high 20 points as the Bulldogs purged recent demons with an 81-72 victory over New Mexico State Monday night.
Louisiana State had lost seven straight in the Western Athletic Conference rivalry, including last year’s conference championship game.
The Aggies (6-8, 0-2) pulled to 63-61 with 13:49 left before Hamilton scored eight points — including five straight — during an 11-4 run to go up 74-65.
Hamilton, a true freshman, saw expanded action for the second consecutive game after scoring eight points in 21 minutes against Denver Saturday.
