KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Homer, Louisiana is a town of just over 2,500 people. It’s where Tennessee commit Star Thomas was raised and made a name for himself on Louisiana High School’s football team at the 1A level, the state’s smallest classification.

Led by Daniel Batcho's 25 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 75-69

Louisiana Tech heads into a matchup with Middle Tennessee as losers of six straight road games. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (14-6, 3-4 CUSA) will host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (14-5, 5-1 CUSA) after winning six home games in a row. The matchup tips at 6:30 PM ET on Saturday, January

The forecasted thaw should serve as a reminder that the area is entering one of the most active times of year for severe weather — including tornadoes. Historically, February has been the fourth most active month in the Volunteer State. Since 1811, there have been 74 tornadoes that have touched down in Tennessee.

Brian Kelly and Co. will host a prized prospect in the Bayou State this weekend, set to visit with the Tigers.

RUSTON, La. (AP) Daniel Batcho scored 25 points as Louisiana Tech beat Middle Tennessee 75-69 on Saturday night. Batcho also added 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs (15-6, 4-4 Conference USA).

Led by Daniel Batcho's 25 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 75-69 RUSTON, La. -- Daniel Batcho scored 25 points as Louisiana Tech beat Middle Tennessee ...

3-Point Goals_Middle Tennessee 7-25 (Weston 2-4, Porter 2-6, T.Green 1-1, Bufford 1-5, Counter 1-6, Loofe 0-3), Louisiana Tech 5-17 (Cooper 3-5, A.Green 1-4, Ree 1-4, Elkinton 0-1, Newman 0-1 ...

Alston 0-1 0-0 0, Mostafa 4-8 0-0 8, Bufford 3-9 0-1 7, Counter 6-12 0-0 13, Porter 6-13 1-1 15, Weston 5-13 4-7 16, T.Green 1-1 0-0 3, Loofe 3-7 1-1 7, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-64 6-10 69.

The live-action puppet series "Ziggy's Arts Adventure" teaches core arts concepts through the magic of storytelling, according to LPB. This season, sponsored by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, will cover creative concepts such as color, mood and character.

BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee faces Louisiana Tech after Jestin Porter scored 28 points in Middle Tennessee’s 77-75 victory over the Sam Houston Bearkats.