The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs hosted the UTEP Miners for a Week 9 Conference USA matchup at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston. Evan Bullock was under center for the Bulldogs while Skyler Locklear started for the Miners.
The Bulldogs were favorites at home and while they did win the game, they faced a challenge from UTEP, who had a 10-7 lead going into the final quarter.
Midway through the final quarter, a rushing touchdown saved the day for the Bulldogs, as they emerged with a 14-10 victory.
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UTEP vs Louisiana Tech Game Summary
Louisiana Tech rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat UTEP 14-10 in a tightly contested game.
1st Quarter:
UTEP Miners struck first:
8:59: Skyler Locklear connected with Kam Thomas for a 47-yard touchdown, completing an eight-play, 94-yard drive. Buzz Flabiano added the extra point.
Score: UTEP 7, Louisiana Tech 0
2nd Quarter:
Louisiana Tech responded:
5:49: Evan Bullock threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Solo Lewis, capping a four-play, 73-yard drive. Buck Buchanan added the extra point.
Score: UTEP 7, Louisiana Tech 7
3rd Quarter:
UTEP regained the lead with a field goal.
2:02: Buzz Flabiano hit a 44-yard field goal after an eight-play, 53-yard drive.
Score: UTEP 10, Louisiana Tech 7
4th Quarter:
Louisiana Tech took the lead:
6:28: Amani Givens scored on a one-yard touchdown run, finishing an impressive 11-play, 97-yard drive. Buck Buchanan added the extra point.
Final Score: Louisiana Tech 14, UTEP 10
Key Moment:
UTEP held the lead for most of the game, but Louisiana Tech's long, fourth-quarter drive resulted in the game-winning touchdown. The 97-yard scoring drive in the final quarter was a crucial momentum shift for Louisiana Tech, sealing its comeback victory.
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