Washington State Dominates Louisiana Tech, Securing 28-3 Victory

Washington State Dominates Louisiana Tech, Securing 28-3 Victory

Washington State defeated Louisiana Tech convincingly on Saturday, finishing with a final score of 28-3. The Cougars' offense and defense proved too much for the Bulldogs to handle, leading to a comfortable win for Washington State.

Key Individual Performances

**Zevi Eckhaus** led the Washington State offense, completing 17 of 25 passes for 146 yards and one touchdown. His primary target was **Josh Meredith**, who hauled in five receptions for 70 yards and a crucial touchdown. **Kirby Vorhees** spearheaded the Cougars' rushing attack, gaining 76 yards on 16 carries and finding the endzone once. For Louisiana Tech, quarterbacks **Evan Bullock** and **Trey Kukuk** struggled to find a rhythm, combining for only 105 passing yards. **Andrew Burnette** led the Bulldogs' rushing game with 39 yards. **Eli Finley** was the leading receiver for Louisiana Tech, with 21 receiving yards.

Defensively, both teams had players making an impact. **Parker McKenna** recorded six tackles for Washington State. The Louisiana Tech defense was led by **Jacob Fields**, who tallied seven tackles. **Mekhi Mason** and **Sam Fongang** each recorded six tackles for the Bulldogs, attempting to limit the Cougars' offensive output.

Turning Points

Washington State's victory was built on key plays that shifted momentum. Early in the game, **Zevi Eckhaus** connected with **Josh Meredith** for a 23-yard touchdown pass in the 1st quarter, giving the Cougars an early lead. In the 2nd quarter, the Cougars extended their lead. A 58-yard return by **Tony Freeman** after a punt, setting up the offense in great field position. The Cougars' offense capitalized on the opportunity. Also in the 2nd quarter, **Drew Henderson** successfully kicked a 51-yard field goal for Washington State.

Louisiana Tech's offense faced setbacks throughout the game. In the 1st quarter, **Evan Bullock** was sacked for a loss of six yards. The Bulldogs continued to struggle in the 3rd quarter, with another sack of **Evan Bullock** for a loss of three yards. In the 4th quarter, another sack, this time on **Trey Kukuk**, resulted in a six-yard loss. These negative plays significantly hampered Louisiana Tech's ability to generate offensive momentum and put points on the board.

Looking Ahead

Washington State will look to build on this solid performance as they move forward. They will need to continue to rely on their passing and rushing attacks. Louisiana Tech will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles. They will need to improve their quarterback play and limit the negative plays that plagued them in this contest.