The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs triumphed over the Sam Houston State Bearkats with a commanding 34-19 victory in a game filled with explosive offensive plays and solid defensive performances.
Offensive Standouts: Quarterback Evan Bullock had a stellar performance, completing 16 of 28 passes for 312 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also contributing on the ground with 7 carries for -9 yards. His primary target was Tru Edwards, who hauled in 6 receptions for a massive 202 yards, including two touchdown catches. Fred Robertson was also a key contributor, with 12 rushes for 103 yards and two touchdowns, adding a pair of receptions for 28 yards.
The Bulldogs' offense combined for 449 total yards, with 137 rushing yards and 312 passing yards. Louisiana Tech was efficient on third downs, converting 5 of 9 attempts (100%), and finished 1 for 1 in the red zone.
Defensive Effort: The defense, led by linebacker Demarcus Griffin-Taylor, was aggressive, totaling 61 tackles and forcing 4 turnovers. Griffin-Taylor posted 11 tackles, while Cedric Woods and Blake Thompson each had an interception. Jessie Evans provided pressure with 2 sacks, contributing to the Bulldogs' defensive dominance. Louisiana Tech's defense kept Sam Houston State to just 159 rushing yards and 323 passing yards.
Special Teams: Special teams were a solid aspect for the Bulldogs. Kicker Buck Buchanan was perfect on extra points (4/4) but missed his only field goal attempt. Patrick Rea punted 3 times for 149 yards, with one inside the 20 and a long punt of 87 yards. The Bulldogs also had solid kick returns, with Demarcus Griffin-Taylor gaining 40 yards on two returns.
Game Highlights:
Louisiana Tech opened with a strong 7-0 first quarter but quickly surged in the second half, scoring 7 points in the second and 7 more in the third to take a commanding lead.
Edwards’ 62-yard touchdown reception and Robertson's dynamic rushing helped the Bulldogs establish a comfortable advantage.
Sam Houston State struggled offensively, failing to capitalize on 4 turnovers. Despite their efforts, the Bearkats were limited to only 18 first downs and couldn't keep up with Louisiana Tech's high-powered offense.
Final Score:
Sam Houston State Bearkats: 19
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 34
In the end, Louisiana Tech’s well-rounded performance on both sides of the ball led them to a solid 34-19 victory. The Bulldogs dominated time of possession (14:05 to 13:55), controlled the game with efficient offensive drives, and executed key defensive plays to seal the win.
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