RUSTON, La. (AP) — Braylon Wenger scored 28 points as Louisiana Tech beat Kent State 85-75 on Monday night in a season opener.

Wenger also had five rebounds for the Bulldogs. Ethan Blackmon added 13 points and 10 rebounds. Jaylen Fenner pitched in with 13 points and eight boards.

Christian Henry led the way for the Golden Flashes with 17 points. Dhani Miller finished with 15 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Latif Diouf contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds and two steals.

Louisiana Tech led 41-32 at halftime then held off Kent State behind 21 second-half points from Wenger.