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Bulldogs Down Southern Miss 30-20 - Match Report
LA Tech won 30-20 on Saturday against Southern Miss behind a 155-yard receiving performance from Eli Finley at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Bulldogs were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 51.5.
Omiri Wiggins rushed for 49 yards, while Blake Baker added 29 yards in the win. Eli Finley and Devin Gandy added 155 and 38 receiving yards respectively.
Robert Briggs rushed for 47 yards for Southern Miss, while Matt Jones added 36 yards. Braylon Braxton threw for 392 yards for the Golden Eagles, while receivers Carl Chester and Kyirin Heath had 152 and 56 yards respectively.
Southern Miss outgained LA Tech 514-340 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 29-14 by the Golden Eagles.
LA Tech lost the time of possession battle 32:36-27:24, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
LA Tech heads into a Week 5 battle against UTEP. Southern Miss, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jacksonville State.