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Late Surge Lifts Louisiana Tech to Independence Bowl Victory
31 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Louisiana Tech scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
- Coastal Carolina committed 10 penalties in the first half.
- Trey Kukuk contributed significantly with both passing and rushing yards.
Louisiana Tech completed a remarkable comeback, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 23-14 victory over Coastal Carolina in the Independence Bowl. The Bulldogs trailed 14-6 heading into the final quarter before igniting their rally.
Trey Kukuk led the charge, throwing a 52-yard touchdown pass and later executing a pivotal 29-yard run that set up the game-winning score. Coastal Carolina, who had led at halftime, was hampered by a high number of penalties throughout the game.
Coastal Carolina had taken a 14-3 lead by halftime, bolstered by two first-quarter touchdown passes. However, Louisiana Tech's defense stiffened in the second half, and their offense capitalized on key plays, ultimately sealing their ninth win of the season.
