Who is competing in the CUSA Championship game?

Louisiana Tech and Kennesaw State are competing in the CUSA Championship game.

What is at stake in the CUSA Championship game?

The winner of the CUSA Championship game will earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Who has been a key player for Louisiana Tech in the tournament?

AJ Bates has been a key player for Louisiana Tech, carrying the offense with high-scoring performances in the quarterfinals and semifinals.

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CUSA Championship: Underdogs Clash for NCAA Berth

14 Mar

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Summary

Two non-top-tier CUSA teams meet for the conference championship.
AJ Bates delivered crucial high-scoring performances in prior games.
Louisiana Tech's defense is strong, but offense relies on Bates.

CUSA Championship: Underdogs Clash for NCAA Berth

Neither Louisiana Tech nor Kennesaw State occupied the top standings in the CUSA this season. However, these two teams have unexpectedly reached the conference championship game, with a spot in the NCAA Tournament at stake. The two squads split their regular-season series, making Saturday's contest the ultimate decider.

AJ Bates has emerged as the driving force for Louisiana Tech's journey to the final. He recorded 29 points in the quarterfinal against Middle Tennessee and followed up with a 27-point performance in the semifinal against Missouri State. Another similar outing from Bates could make Louisiana Tech a difficult opponent to overcome.