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Date/Time:
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Dec. 28, 8:15 p.m. ET
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Site:
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Independence Stadium, Shreveport, La.
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Network:
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ESPN
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History:
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Past Results
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Matchup:
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Head to Head
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Game Recap
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Phillip Livas returned a kickoff 97 yards, Daniel Porter rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown and Louisiana Tech won the Independence Bowl by beating Northern Illinois 17-10. It was Louisiana Tech's first postseason win since the 1977 Independence Bowl and the Bulldogs' seventh come-from-behind win of the season in what was essentially a home game. The Bulldogs (8-5), from nearby Ruston, haven't won eight games since 1999. Full story
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Amy Brittain: A momentum-changing play was exactly what Louisiana Tech coach Derek Dooley needed in the first quarter of the 33rd annual Independence Bowl. Full story | UWIRE Bowl Coverage |
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Team Reports
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Northern Illinois: An unexpected invitee to the postseason, Northern Illinois will be playing in its third bowl game in five years. At 6-6, the Huskies were a longshot at landing a coveted bowl game, but bucked the odds thanks to some connections and hard work from some experienced personnel in the athletic department.. More
Louisiana Tech: A win over Nevada in the regular season finale probably would have sent the Bulldogs out west for a WAC-affiliated bowl trip. As it turns out, though, they're right in their own back yard. More
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Derek Dooley gets carried off the field after Louisiana Tech wins. (AP) |
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Community Focus
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not2young
It was a good game. La. Tech went out and represented the WAC well with good defense and some big plays. Congrats to the Bulldogs. Post your thoughts!
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Quotable
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"It really was my greatest game. To come out here in my hometown, it's a privilege and an honor and I'm just thankful to have my career end here."
-- Louisiana Tech's Weldon Brown
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