Louisiana Tech Edges Toledo 61-57 in Toledo
Jordan Marshall led Louisiana Tech with 14 points and 11 rebounds as the Lady Techsters rallied late in the MAC-SBC Challenge.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Louisiana Tech women's basketball defeated Toledo 61-57 on Monday night at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio, as part of the MAC-SBC Challenge. The Lady Techsters outscored Toledo 21-14 in the fourth quarter after trailing by six, taking the lead with 2:20 to play.
Why it matters
The win came after Louisiana Tech was outscored 19-10 in the third quarter and committed seven turnovers in that frame, showing a late-game turnaround. The result gives the Lady Techsters a road victory to open their early-season schedule.
Louisiana Tech shot 72.7 percent from the field in the fourth quarter and scored 14 points in the paint in that frame. Toledo managed just 7-31 from three-point range against the Lady Techsters' defense.
The players
Jordan Marshall
Jordan Marshall is a Louisiana Tech women's basketball player who led the team with 14 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Toledo.
Brittani Wells
Brittani Wells is a Louisiana Tech guard who made her debut for the Lady Techsters and recorded a game-high six assists against Toledo.
Alana Obianozie
Alana Obianozie is a Louisiana Tech player who made both free throws with 19 seconds left to seal the 61-57 victory.
The details
Jordan Marshall scored a game-high 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Brittani Wells recorded six assists in her Louisiana Tech debut. Alana Obianozie made both free throws with 19 seconds left to secure the win in front of 3,844 fans.
Timeline
Monday night, November 2, 2026: Louisiana Tech defeats Toledo 61-57 at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio.
November 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m.: Louisiana Tech hosts Texas A&M-Texarkana in an Education Day game at Thomas Assembly Center.
Season Trajectory
Brooke Stoehr earned her 250th career win with the victory over Toledo, a milestone that places this early-season result within her long-running tenure at Louisiana Tech. The road win in the MAC-SBC Challenge gives the Lady Techsters an early statement game as the season opens.
Fans following Louisiana Tech's early schedule can see the Lady Techsters return home for an 11:00 a.m. Education Day game on November 5. Marshall and Wells are the players to track for scoring and playmaking as the team opens its home slate.
The takeaway
Louisiana Tech's fourth-quarter rally against Toledo shows the team can recover from a difficult third quarter. Readers following the Lady Techsters should watch whether that late-game execution carries into the home opener.
What happens next
Louisiana Tech hosts Texas A&M-Texarkana in an Education Day game at Thomas Assembly Center on November 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Further reading
Follow more Louisiana basketball coverage for context on the Lady Techsters' season.
