Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs - News - January 19, 2023

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Emmanuel Akot - Limited impact in returnAkot recorded two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 85-74 OT loss to Louisiana Tech.

ImpactAkot missed the last two games due to a head injury and didn't appear to have a minutes restriction during Thursday's overtime loss, but he matched his lowest scoring total of the season. He's averaging 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 27.9 minutes per game over his first 17 appearances with the Hilltoppers, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him bounce back in future matchups.

JANUARY 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Middle Tennessee hosts Williams and Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech hosts the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders after Cobe Williams scored 20 points in Louisiana Tech's 85-74 overtime win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Khristian Lander - Moves back to benchLander is coming off the bench for Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech.

ImpactLander started the past two games with Emmanuel Akot out due to injury. Akot will return to the fold Thursday night, pushing Lander back to the bench. The 6-3 junior has averaged 3.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game in his first season with the Hilltoppers after transferring from Indiana.

JANUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Akot - Good to go against LA TechAkot (head) will start Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech.

ImpactAkot missed the Hilltoppers' previous two games due to a head injury sustained Jan. 11 versus UAB. Over 16 starts this season, the 6-foot-8 senior has averaged a career-high 11.3 points to go along with 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and he's also shooting a career-best 43.3 percent from the floor. With Akot back, Khristian Lander will return to his role off the bench Thursday.

JANUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Akot - Expected to available ThursdayAkot (head) is expected to be available during Western Kentucky's game Thursday at Louisiana Tech.

ImpactWestern Kentucky's interim head coach Phil Cunningham said he believes Akot will return against Louisiana Tech. If so, the senior forward will try to get back on track after logging two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and only one rebound during his previous game started Jan. 11 at UAB.

JANUARY 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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