Louisiana Tech defeats UL-Lafayette 32-31 in Sun Belt opener

Louisiana Tech secured its first-ever Sun Belt Conference football victory with a 32-31 comeback win against rival UL-Lafayette. After trailing by 12 points in the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs scored 19 points in the final period to seal the win at Joe Aillet Stadium.

Quarterback Blake Baker led the offense, completing 32 of 42 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding a 12-yard rushing touchdown. Eli Finley contributed significantly with nine receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Jalen Mickens also scored on a 3-yard rushing touchdown during the comeback attempt.

UL-Lafayette held a 31-19 lead with 11:34 remaining in the game following a 45-yard touchdown pass from Lunch Winfield to KeDarius Wade. However, Louisiana Tech responded with a final eight-play, 63-yard drive, capped by a 7-yard touchdown pass from Baker to Finley with 46 seconds left on the clock.