Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Dominate Missouri State Bears, 42-30

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Dominate Missouri State Bears, 42-30

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs secured a decisive victory over the Missouri State Bears with a final score of 42-30 in a hard-fought regular season matchup. The Bulldogs’ offense proved too much for the Bears to handle, fueled by a strong rushing attack and timely passing plays.

Key Individual Performances

Louisiana Tech’s rushing attack was spearheaded by Andrew Burnette, who ran for an impressive 132 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Clay Thevenin contributed 46 yards, and Omiri Wiggins added 39 yards on the ground for the Bulldogs. For Missouri State, Shomari Lawrence led the Bears’ ground game with 84 rushing yards and a touchdown.

In the passing game, Missouri State’s Jacob Clark had a strong performance, throwing for 294 yards and two touchdowns, completing 17 of 31 passes. His primary targets included Jeron Askren, who had a standout performance with a 75-yard touchdown reception, and Jmariyae Robinson, who caught three passes for 66 yards and a touchdown. Trey Kukuk of Louisiana Tech threw for 87 yards.

Defensively, both teams had players step up to make tackles. Jared Lloyd and Kanye Young led the Bears with 11 tackles each. Tim Brantley Jr. added eight tackles, and Christian Ford recorded seven tackles for Missouri State. For Louisiana Tech, Jacob Fields and Jakari Foster each had six tackles.

Turning Points

The game featured several key plays that swung momentum. Louisiana Tech’s Andrew Burnette got the Bulldogs off to a blazing start in the 1st quarter with a 98-yard touchdown run. This early score set the tone for the Bulldogs. Missouri State’s defense, however, managed to sack Jacob Clark for losses of 10 yards and 6 yards in the 1st quarter.

In the 3rd quarter, Missouri State’s Shomari Lawrence answered with a 56-yard touchdown run. Also in the 3rd quarter, Jacob Clark was sacked for a 10-yard loss. The 4th quarter saw a flurry of scoring. A 75-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Clark to Jeron Askren kept Missouri State in the game. In the same quarter, a 58-yard touchdown run by Trey Kukuk further widened the gap. Missouri State's D. Gandy had a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, showcasing their special teams’ ability.

Looking Ahead

Louisiana Tech's dominant performance against Missouri State highlights their offensive capabilities and sets a positive tone as they look ahead to their next opponent. The Bulldogs will need to build upon their strong rushing attack, continue to improve their passing game, and maintain a solid defensive presence. Missouri State, despite the loss, showed moments of brilliance and will need to focus on improving their consistency on both sides of the ball. The Bears will look to rebound in their next game by shoring up their defense and capitalizing on offensive opportunities.