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Baker, Bockler double down in Louisiana Tech's 24-0 win over UL Monroe

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 18). Baker, Bockler double down in Louisiana Tech's 24-0 win over UL Monroe. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/baker-bockler-double-down-in-louisiana-tech-s-24-0-win-over-ul-monroe/article_e2f1d19a-0019-5986-ab54-be7addfd89f2.html

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Blake Baker threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns, both connecting with tight end Brayden Bockler, as Louisiana Tech defeated Louisiana-Monroe 24-0 on Saturday night. The Bulldogs improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference, marking their first shutout win since a season-opening victory over Southeastern Louisiana in 2025. Marcus Calwise Jr. contributed with 119 receiving yards for Louisiana Tech, while Aidan Armenta threw for 119 yards but was intercepted twice for the Warhawks (0-6, 0-2).

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On Saturday night, Blake Baker led the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to a shutout 24-0 victory over Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in Monroe, Louisiana. Baker threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns, both to tight end Brayden Bockler, contributing to the team's first shutout since their season opener against Southeastern Louisiana in 2025. The Bulldogs improved to a 4-2 overall record and 2-0 in conference play, while the Warhawks dropped to 0-6.

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MONROE, La. (AP) — Blake Baker threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns — both to tight end Brayden Bockler — and Louisiana Tech beat Louisiana-Monroe 24-0 on Saturday night. asserted

Tech → throw → night

Marcus Calwise Jr. had 119 yards on eight receptions for the Bulldogs (4-2, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference). asserted

Jr. → have → Bulldogs

After a scoreless first half, Sergio Snider ran it in from the 5 to give the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead with 11:54 left in the third quarter. asserted

Snider → run → quarter

Later in the third, Baker led an 11-play, 66-yard drive lasting six-and-a-half minutes that ended with his 2-yard touchdown pass to Bockler. asserted

that → lead → Bockler

Just like the second touchdown, Baker again connected with Bockler on a 2-yard touchdown pass for a 21-0 lead. asserted

Baker → connect → lead

Kaegan Kent ended the scoring with a 21-yard field goal with 3:47 left in the game. asserted

Kent → end → game

Aidan Armenta threw for 119 yards with two interceptions for the Warhawks (0-6, 0-2). asserted

Armenta → throw → Warhawks

It was Louisiana Tech’s first shutout win since starting the 2025 season with a 24-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana. asserted

It → start → Louisiana

Up next Louisiana Tech hosts Old Dominion on Saturday. asserted

Tech → host → Saturday

Louisiana-Monroe heads to Troy in search of its first win on Saturday. asserted

Monroe → head → Saturday

Baker, Bockler double down in Louisiana Tech's 24-0 win over UL Monroe

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