Louisiana Tech Holds on, Beats UTEP 31-24

Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY SportsYet 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.

Adrian Hardy Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty ImagesThe 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.

UTEP would respond on their next drive, however. Metz found Keynan Foster for a 25 yard touchdown to tie the game. Tech, however, took the lead right back in just…