Watch the 2026 Conference USA Championship: LA Tech vs. KSU Live
The Conference USA tournament reaches its climax on Saturday, March 14, in Huntsville, Alabama. No. 4 Louisiana Tech faces No. 6 Kennesaw State for the league title and the automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
Game details
The championship tip is set for 7:30 p.m. CT at Propst Arena. CBS Sports Network will carry the telecast. Fans can also use streaming options to watch LA Tech vs. KSU live.
Paths to the title game
Both teams began play in the quarterfinals and will play their third game of the tournament on Saturday. Louisiana Tech advanced past Middle Tennessee and Missouri State to reach the final.
Kennesaw State upset higher seeds Western Kentucky and Sam Houston in the quarters and semis. The Owls are in their first Conference USA championship game since joining the league two seasons ago.
Team form and key contributors
Louisiana Tech enters on a strong run, with eight wins in its last 11 games. AJ Bates delivered big scoring nights, pouring in 29 and 27 points in the quarterfinal and semifinal. Avery Thomas II has been a rebound force, totaling 21 boards in the event.
Kennesaw State has been prolific offensively in the tournament. The Owls scored 175 points while shooting roughly 50 percent. RJ Johnson, Amir Taylor, and Frankquon Sherman provided consistent double-digit scoring. Trey Simpson notched a 26-point game against Western Kentucky.
Regular-season matchup notes
The teams split their regular-season series. Louisiana Tech won at home on Jan. 23, 82-76. Scooter Williams scored 28 off the bench in that game.
Kennesaw State returned the favor on Feb. 21, winning 58-55. That game featured stout defense that held Louisiana Tech to 32 percent shooting.
What’s at stake and expert pick
The winner secures Conference USA’s automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament. The title game carries major postseason implications for both programs.
Nick Coppola projects a close finish, picking Louisiana Tech 84, Kennesaw State 81. Coppola is 6-2 in his Conference USA tournament predictions so far. He covers New Mexico State for the Las Cruces Sun-News and is covering the tournament for Filmogaz.com.
How to follow
The championship airs March 14 at 7:30 p.m. CT on CBS Sports Network from Propst Arena in Huntsville. Tune early for pregame coverage and in-game updates.
For live updates and further analysis, visit Filmogaz.com. You can also watch the 2026 Conference USA Championship live through listed broadcasters and digital platforms.
