Louisiana Tech erased a 21-point deficit on Saturday at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium, ultimately defeating Liberty 34-28 in overtime. Andrew Burnette’s 25-yard touchdown run on the first overtime play sealed a remarkable 27-point rally.
Bulldogs Storm Back from 21 Down to Beat Flames 34-28 in Overtime
Key Takeaways:
- Louisiana Tech overcame a 21-point deficit
- The final score was 34-28 in overtime
- Andrew Burnette’s 25-yard touchdown run secured the win
- The Bulldogs mounted a 27-point rally
- The game took place at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium
Opening the Game
Louisiana Tech’s showdown against Liberty on Saturday afternoon at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium appeared to be slipping away early on. The Bulldogs fell behind by 21 points, setting the stage for what would become a dramatic and hard-fought comeback.
Falling Behind
Through much of the first half, Liberty’s offense pieced together scoring drives that put the Bulldogs in a serious hole. With the Flames capitalizing on every chance they had, Louisiana Tech faced an uphill battle as the second half loomed.
Staging the Rally
Despite the daunting deficit, the Bulldogs persevered. Their offense churned out drive after drive, eventually narrowing Liberty’s lead. Over the course of the game, Louisiana Tech put together a 27-point rally, showing grit and tenacity that energized the crowd and swung momentum in the Bulldogs’ favor.
Sealing It in Overtime
The game headed into overtime, where Andrew Burnette became the hero on the very first play. His 25-yard touchdown run capped Louisiana Tech’s remarkable comeback, pushing the final score to 34-28. With that decisive run, the Bulldogs overcame what early on seemed like an insurmountable disadvantage and claimed a memorable victory.