The N.I.T Power play is on LA. Tech. Game 617 at 10:00 eastern. The Conference USA Quarterfinal pits 4 seeded LA. Tech as a slight favorite over Western Kentucky in their 3rd meeting this year. In the season series these two played a 2 Game in 2 nighter at Western Kentucky with the Hilltoppers taking the first game by 2 as an 8 point favorite then losing by 5 the next night. Now they wont have a home advantage and LA. Tech has a better RPI, Sagarain and Pom rank. Tech has covered 5 of 7 off a spread win and 10 of 12 vs winning teams as well as 4 of 5 when favored. WKU has failed to cover 4 of 5 off a spread win. LA. Tech just beat SEC Ole Miss and has won 7 of 8. Look for LA. Tech to advance to the Semis.