SPORTS BRIEFS

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Kalob Ledoux had 23 points as Louisiana Tech easily defeated Samford 78-57 on Saturday night. DaQuan Bracey had 14 points for Louisiana Tech (5-2), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Derric Jean added 10 points. Mubarak Muhammed had 10 points for the hosts. Ledoux’s 3-point jumper put Louisiana Tech ahead 19-17 at the 8:54 mark of the first half and Tech stayed out f…