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.
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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.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: Passing, rushing and more
Passing
Comp
Att
Pct
Yds
Y/A
TD
Int
Sack
YdsL
QBRat
7 Evan Bullock
22
30
75.9
248
8.6
1
0
4
22
159.1
6 Jimmy Holiday
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rushing
Rush
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
6 Jimmy Holiday
6
18
3
8
0
25 Amani Givens
6
11
1.8
6
1
3 Marquis Crosby
3
2
0.7
2
0
22 Omiri Wiggins
6
-6
-1
6
0
7 Evan Bullock
6
-15
-2.5
7
0
Receiving
Rec
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
6 Jimmy Holiday
6
93
15.5
32
0
2 Solo Lewis
1
48
48
48
1
16 Tru Edwards
6
41
6.8
16
0
22 Omiri Wiggins
4
28
7
11
0
25 Amani Givens
2
23
11.5
19
0
84 Eli Finley
1
10
10
10
0
18 Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim
2
5
2.5
7
0
Kicking
FGM
FGA
Pct
Long
XPM
XPA
15 Buck Buchanan
0
1
0
0
2
2
Returns
KR
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
PR
Yds
Avg
Long
TD
8 Demarcus Griffin-Taylor
1
58
58
58
0
0
0
0
0
0
2 Solo Lewis
0
0
0
0
0
1
-2
-2
-2
0
25 Colton Deckard
0
0
0
0
0
1
12
12
12
0
17 Jakobe Brock
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Punting
Punt
Avg
Long
32 Patrick Rea
7
33.9
42
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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.
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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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