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Louisiana Tech Holds on, Beats UTEP 31-24

Yet again, the Miners played better than their record but came up short.

It was homecoming in Ruston, and fans were treated to a closer game than they may have expected. The UTEP Miners were up for the task, but were unable to close the deal against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Louisiana Tech v LSU
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The Bulldog defense got on the board first, as a Ryan Metz pass was tipped by running back Quardraiz Wadley. L’Jarius Sneed caught the tip and took it in for the pick six.