Louisiana Christian vs Houston Christian prediction: Houston Christian's rebuilt backcourt gets a home tune-up against Louisiana Christian
A non-Division I visitor in early November gives Craig Doty a low-stakes look at whether his transfers can fix last season's turnover and shooting problems.
- Houston Christian should control this one at Sharp Gymnasium, with the margin likely set by its turnovers.
- Watch Houston Christian's ball security: last season's 19.1 turnover rate ranked 321st, a habit that can keep weaker opponents close.
- No spread or total has been posted; Houston Christian played slow last season, ranking 306th in pace, which matters for any total.
A fresh cast for Doty
Houston Christian went 12-20 last season and finished 289th of 365 in adjusted net efficiency (points per 100 possessions, adjusted for opponents). Craig Doty, hired from Emporia State in March 2024 and since extended through 2029-30, answered with transfers. The roster lists Chris Mubiru from Northwestern State, Bubz Alvarez from South Dakota State, Shawn Simmons II from Saint Joseph's and UMass Lowell, and Esyah Pippa-White from Milwaukee, plus freshman King Anderson.
With that much new blood, last season's team numbers are a loose guide. The Huskies also have an upcoming exhibition against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Oct. 16, giving this group one more rehearsal first.
Ball security is the test
The clearest weakness last season was giveaways. Houston Christian turned it over on 19.1% of possessions, 321st nationally. The defense pushed back the other way, forcing turnovers at an 18.1% rate that ranked 112th.
Against a smaller-program visitor, a clean night with the ball is the simplest way for the new backcourt to show progress. The passing instincts were there: an assist rate of 58.8% on made baskets ranked 48th.
Shooting and tempo
Last season's Huskies made just 30.9% of their threes, 329th in the country, and played at 65 possessions per 40 minutes, 306th. Slow and cold is a hard combination for running up a margin. Inside, they blocked 11.2% of opponents' two-point tries, 78th, though opponents still converted 54.7% of twos.
Numbers that matter
| Turnover rate, last season | 19.1% | Ranked 321st nationally, the habit the new guards most need to fix. |
|---|---|---|
| 3-point %, last season | 30.9% | Ranked 329th, limiting how quickly Houston Christian can pull away. |
| Pace, last season | 65 | Possessions per 40 minutes, 306th, pointing to a slower game. |
| Forced turnover rate, last season | 18.1% | Ranked 112th, the defense's best weapon against a lesser opponent. |
Louisiana Christian vs Houston Christian: quick answers
When is Louisiana Christian vs Houston Christian?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.