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Daniel Batcho scores 38 to lead Louisiana Tech over Mississippi College 105-67

Daniel Batcho scored 38 points as Louisiana Tech beat Mississippi College 105-67

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Batcho has 28 as Louisiana Tech takes down UT Arlington 92-77

Led by Daniel Batcho's 28 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the UT Arlington Mavericks 92-77 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Batcho scores 16, Louisiana Tech defeats Middle Tennessee 60-52

Led by Daniel Batcho's 16 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 60-52 on Thursday night

JANUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Batcho scores 22, Louisiana Tech defeats Dallas Christian 96-55

Led by Daniel Batcho's 22 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Dallas Christian Crusaders 96-55

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grand Canyon hosts Louisiana Tech after Batcho's 24-point outing

Louisiana Tech visits the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Daniel Batcho scored 24 points in the Bulldogs' 79-73 overtime loss to the Seattle U Redhawks

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters starting lineup Batcho is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UL-Monroe.

Impact Batcho will instantly enter the starting lineup for the Bulldogs after receiving an NCAA waiver to play earlier this week. The Texas Tech transfer started 16 games for the Red Raiders last season and should have an immediate impact in the paint with his big 6-11 frame.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Daniel Batcho transfers to Louisiana Tech Batcho averaged 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game for the Red Raiders last season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Texas Tech F Daniel Batcho reportedly enters transfer portal Texas Tech big man Daniel Batcho entered his name in the transfer portal Wednesday, The Athletic reported.

APRIL 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Plays 21 minutes Batcho (foot) contributed six points (3-4 FG) and four rebounds across 21 minutes during Saturday's 71-68 loss to Oklahoma State.

Impact Batcho was able to participate in the 2022-23 Raiders' last game of their regular season. They will have a healthy roster before partaking in a tournament matchup against West Virginia on Wednesday. Like before, Batcho is expected to be a backup center of Fardaws Aimaq.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Batcho (foot) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Batcho, who has missed the last six games with a foot injury, is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State. If the 6-foot-11 sophomore is unable to suit up his next opportunity to return would come during the Big12 Tournament.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Batcho (foot) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact The forward is on track to miss his seventh straight game due to a foot injury that occurred in early February. Texas Tech is awaiting his return as the sophomore is averaging an impressive 8.1 points and 6.0 rebounds this season. If he can't go, his next chance to return would be the first round of the Big12 Tournament.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Batcho (foot) is not suited up for Tuesday's game at Kansas, RC Maxfield of The Back to 12 podcast reports.

Impact Batcho's absence will mark his seventh straight game missed. His next chance to return will come in the team's regular-season finale versus Oklahoma State on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Saturday Batcho (foot) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against TCU.

Impact The sophomore will miss his fifth straight game due to a foot injury. The forward was spotted in a boot and his return is still up in the air. His next chance to suit up would be Tuesday at Kansas.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Tuesday Batcho (foot) did not play in Tuesday's 74-63 win over Oklahoma.

Impact Batcho hasn't suited up for any of the Red Raiders' previous four games due to a lower-body injury, though, head coach Mark Adams said Monday that he expects the 6-foot-11 forward to be back playing within the next week, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports. His next opportunity to take the hardwood now comes Saturday versus TCU.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Oklahoma Batcho (lower body) is questionable before Texas Tech's game Tuesday at Oklahoma, according to Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Texas Tech's head coach Mark Adams said he expects Batcho "back playing for us in the next week." If out again Tuesday, his next opportunity to return is during a weekend game scheduled against TCU.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at West Virginia Batcho (lower body) will sit out Texas Tech's game Saturday at West Virginia, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Batcho will have sat out thrice because of his lower-body injury. Currently, the sophomore's next opportunity to return is at Oklahoma on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Monday Batcho (lower body) will not play in Monday's game against Texas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Batcho is set to miss his second straight game while dealing with a lower body injury. The 6-foot-11 forward leads the team in blocks, averaging 1.7 per game. His next chance to return is Saturday against West Virginia.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has lower-body injury Batcho has a lower-body injury, according to Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Batcho's lower-body injury prevented him from playing when Texas Tech hosted Kansas State on Saturday. Currently, his next opportunity to play is when the Red Raiders host Texas on Monday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Batcho (undisclosed) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas State, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Batcho is not participating in pregame warmups, and he is questionable to suit up on Saturday. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has appeared in 21 games this season, logging 8.1 points, six rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.7 blocks on 24.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 12 minutes off the bench Batcho contributed two points (1-1 FG), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 12 minutes during Saturday's 89-62 loss to Baylor.

Impact Batcho was active for Saturday's game despite sustaining a knee injury in Monday's loss to Iowa State. However, he did not fulfill his usual spot in the starting lineup, and he was limited to his fewest minutes since the game against the Cyclones. In the eight games prior to his injury, Batcho averaged just 6.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Therefore, it's likely the France native will continue to put up limited production even if he does return to the starting lineup in place of injured center Fardaws Aimaq (foot). Texas Tech's next game will come against Oklahoma State on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active, but not starting Saturday Batcho (knee) isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Baylor, Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Batcho will play after being considered probable against Baylor due to a knee injury. However, he will come off the bench, with Lamar Washington starting in his place.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable at Baylor Batcho is probable before Texas Tech's game Saturday at Baylor, according to Carlos Silva Jr. of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Impact Batcho suffered a knee injury when Texas Tech hosted Iowa State on Jan. 30. Fortunately for him, he will not be expected to log any absences. Texas Tech's upcoming game is a matchup Batcho can benefit from. Fardaws Aimaq (foot) could sit out when the Raiders play No. 11.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start against West Virginia Batcho will start in place of the injured Fardaws Aimaq on Wednesday night.

Impact Batcho has been a steady contributor for the Red Raiders, but he'll re-enter the starting five with Fardaws Aimaq out for the game. The big man is putting up 9.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 26.1 minutes this season.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Batcho will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Baylor.

Impact Batcho will play a reserve role in favor of Fardaws Aimaq. It is unclear if this decision is simply matchup based or something the team is considering sticking with going forward.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 32 minutes in return Batcho ended with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 84-50 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Batcho struggled to contribute for Texas Tech, logging just four points, three rebounds, and three blocks during Tuesday's loss to Iowa State. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has started in 12 games this season, logging 11.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.1 blocks on 27.4 minutes per game. Batcho, who has averaged just four points and six rebounds across his last three appearances, will look to get back on track against Texas on Saturday.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE