Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State: Box score, stats and summary feat. Parker Awad (Week 8)

The New Mexico State Aggies hosted the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs for a Week 8 game at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Evan Bullock started the game under center for the Bulldogs, while Parker Awad was the starting quarterback for the Aggies.

The Bulldogs came into this game as 12.5-point road favorites. However, they were stunned by what the Aggies' offense had in store for them. The home team made sure to not let their fans go home disappointed as the New Mexico State ground out a 33-30 win.

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Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State: Box score

Team	1st quarter	2nd quarter	3rd quarter	4th quarter	OT	2OT	Final
Louisiana Tech	0	14	0	10	3	3	30
New Mexico State	0	10	7	7	3	6	33

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs' stats

Passing	Comp	Att	Pct	Yds	Y/A	TD	Int	Sack	YdsL	QBRat
7 Evan Bullock	22	41	52.5	225	5.6	2	0	5	36	116.3
Rushing	Rush	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
22 Omiri Wiggins	13	60	4.6	22	1
25 Amani Givens	10	57	5.7	13	0
24 Fred Robertson	7	29	4.1	11	0
9 Marlion Jackson	3	10	3.3	5	0
6 Jimmy Holiday	3	6	2	4	0
7 Evan Bullock	7	-44	-6.3	0	0
Receiving	Rec	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
16 Tru Edwards	9	111	12.3	19	2
84 Eli Finley	2	33	16.5	28	0
6 Jimmy Holiday	4	33	8.3	20	0
47 Jay Wilkerson	1	32	32	32	0
2 Solo Lewis	1	7	7	7	0
82 Hunter Tipton	1	6	6	6	0
14 Dakota Williams	1	2	2	2	0
22 Omiri Wiggins	1	1	1	1	0
24 Fred Robertson	1	0	0	0	0
Kicking	FGM	FGA	Pct	Long	XPM	XPA
15 Buck Buchanan	3	4	75	41	3	3
Returns	KR	Yds	Avg	Long	TD	PR	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
8 Demarcus Griffin-Taylor	1	15	15	15	0	0	0	0	0	0
80 Dedrick Latulas	0	0	0	0	0	1	14	14	14	0
Punting	Punt	Avg	Long
32 Patrick Rea	6	45.3	51

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New Mexico State Aggies' stats

Passing	Comp	Att	Pct	Yds	Y/A	TD	Int	Sack	YdsL	QBRat
15 Parker Awad	11	22	52.4	155	7.4	1	0	0	0	130.1
10 Brandon Nunez	4	7	57.1	49	7	0	0	0	0	115.9
Rushing	Rush	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
1 Seth McGowan	17	66	3.9	10	0
10 Brandon Nunez	6	30	5	9	2
4 Mike Washington	8	23	2.9	5	1
15 Parker Awad	4	23	5.8	9	0
37 Isaiah Rudison	1	10	10	10	0
20 Tim Gans	2	8	4	5	0
Receiving	Rec	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
17 TJ Pride	4	69	17.3	53	1
0 PJ Johnson III	3	59	19.7	45	0
11 Kordell David	3	27	9	16	0
1 Seth McGowan	2	25	12.5	20	0
14 Hunter Talley	1	19	19	19	0
86 Jerry Lydiatt	2	5	2.5	5	0
Kicking	FGM	FGA	Pct	Long	XPM	XPA
89 Abraham Montano	2	2	100	48	3	3
Returns	KR	Yds	Avg	Long	TD	PR	Yds	Avg	Long	TD
12 Jordan Smith	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
17 TJ Pride	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
Punting	Punt	Avg	Long
92 George Eberle	5	38.4	40

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Louisiana Tech vs New Mexico State Game Summary

The Aggies Memorial Stadium erupted in cheers after New Mexico State stunned Louisiana Tech with a 33-30 double overtime win.

1st Quarter:

Both teams couldn't score a single point in the first quarter of the game.

2nd Quarter:

New Mexico State Aggies opened the scoring with a deep pass:

11:44: Parker Awad threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to TJ Pride. Abraham Montano added the extra point.

Score: New Mexico State 7, Louisiana Tech 0

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs responded with a long touchdown drive:

4:59: Evan Bullock found Tru Edwards for a seven-yard touchdown pass, capping off a 15-play, 75-yard drive.

Buck Buchanan kicked the extra point.

Score: Louisiana Tech 7, New Mexico State 7

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs took the lead before halftime:

1:12: Omiri Wiggins scored on a one-yard run. Despite an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, Buchanan made the extra point.

Score: Louisiana Tech 14, New Mexico State 7

New Mexico State Aggies cut into the lead with a last-second field goal:

0:04: Montano kicked a 48-yard field goal after a quick 39-yard drive.

Halftime Score: Louisiana Tech 14, New Mexico State 10

3rd Quarter:

New Mexico State Aggies regained the lead with a sustained drive:

8:26: Brandon Nunez ran in from seven yards out, completing an 11-play, 88-yard drive. Montano added the extra point.

Score: New Mexico State 17, Louisiana Tech 14

4th Quarter:

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs tied the game with a field goal:

12:11: Buck Buchanan kicked a 41-yard field goal, ending a 14-play, 46-yard drive.

Score: Louisiana Tech 17, New Mexico State 17

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs took the lead again with a passing touchdown:

4:54: Bullock threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Tru Edwards after a 10-play, 80-yard drive. Buchanan made the extra point.

Score: Louisiana Tech 24, New Mexico State 17

New Mexico State Aggies answered with a rushing touchdown to tie it again:

1:41: Brandon Nunez scored on a four-yard run, capping off an 11-play, 75-yard drive. Montano kicked the extra point.

End of Regulation Score: Louisiana Tech 24, New Mexico State 24

Overtime:

1st Overtime:

New Mexico State Aggies struck first with a field goal:

Montano kicked a 38-yard field goal.

Score: New Mexico State 27, Louisiana Tech 24

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs responded with a field goal:

Buchanan hit a 37-yard field goal.

Score: Tied 27-27

2nd Overtime:

New Mexico State Aggies found the end zone with a rushing score: Mike Washington scored on a four-yard run.

Score: New Mexico State 33, Louisiana Tech 27

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs settled for a field goal:

Buchanan kicked a 37-yard field goal.

Final Score: New Mexico State 33, Louisiana Tech 30 (2OT)

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