Western Athletic Conference Tournament Opening Round: Junior forward Tim Pierce hit one of two free throws to break a 62-62 tie, and San Jose State held on to beat No. 9 Louisiana Tech 64-62. Pierce finished with 16 points and nine rebounds, and junior guard DaShawn Wright led the Spartans with 17 points. San Jose State advances to play No. 1 Utah State Wednesday. [3/11/08]