Blake Baker absolutely went off, throwing for 178 yards and two crucial touchdowns, both of them snatched by tight end Brayden Bockler, as Louisiana Tech flat-out shut down Louisiana-Monroe 24-0 on Saturday night. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement game for the Bulldogs, who are now sitting pretty at 4-2 overall and a perfect 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference.
Bulldogs Defense Pitches a Gem While Offense Finds Its Groove
The first half was a total defensive battle, ending scoreless, but the Bulldogs roared to life in the third quarter. Running back Sergio Snider busted through from the 5-yard line for the first score, putting Louisiana Tech up 7-0 with 11:54 left. Baker then took command, orchestrating an 11-play, 66-yard drive that chewed up six and a half minutes, ending with his first 2-yard touchdown pass to Bockler. And because one wasn’t enough, Baker connected with Bockler again for another 2-yard score, pushing the lead to 21-0. Kaegan Kent sealed the deal with a 21-yard field goal with just under four minutes left in the game, making it 24-0. Wide receiver Marcus Calwise Jr. was also a beast, racking up 119 yards on eight receptions. This shutout was Louisiana Tech’s first since they kicked off the 2025 season with a dominant 24-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana, so yeah, the defense is legit.
Warhawks Still Searching for Answers and a Win
On the flip side, it was a rough night for the Warhawks. Quarterback Aidan Armenta threw for 119 yards, but he also tossed two interceptions, and UL Monroe just couldn’t get anything going offensively. They’re still stuck in neutral at 0-6 overall and 0-2 in conference play. It’s tough out there for them right now.
Next up, Louisiana Tech is back home to host Old Dominion on Saturday. They’re looking to keep that conference momentum rolling. Meanwhile, Louisiana-Monroe is hitting the road, heading to Troy on Saturday, desperate for their first win of the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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