Louisiana Tech–Louisiana–Monroe football rivalry
Louisiana Tech–Louisiana–Monroe football rivalry |
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Sport(s) |
Football |
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Total meetings |
43 |
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Series record |
Louisiana Tech leads, 29–14 |
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First meeting |
September 26, 1953 Louisiana Tech 61, Northeast Louisiana State 6 |
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Last meeting |
November 11, 2000 Louisiana Tech 42, Louisiana–Monroe 19 |
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Next meeting |
– |
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Largest win |
Louisiana Tech, 61–6 (1953) |
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Longest win streak |
Louisiana Tech, 7 (1971–1977) |
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Current win streak |
Louisiana Tech, 6 (1990–2000) |
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Trophy |
None |
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Louisiana Tech University
University of Louisiana at Monroe
The Louisiana Tech–Louisiana–Monroe football rivalry is a former American college football rivalry between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks. The two schools are located 35 miles apart from each other on I-20 in North Louisiana.[1] The two teams have met 43 times on the football field, with Louisiana Tech currently holding a 29–14 lead in the all time series. The game ended in 2000, following the Bulldogs' transition to the Western Athletic Conference. This is no longer considered a current rivalry, as there are no plans for any future games.[2]
2012–2013 Bowl Season
Following the 2012 season, Louisiana–Monroe was invited to play in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, LA. Louisiana Tech was also invited to play in the game, but instead chose to let the Independence Bowl's time deadline pass in hopes of an offer from another bowl that never materialized.[3] The Bulldogs did not end up playing in any bowl game despite boasting the nation's top scoring offense.[4][5] Several members of the media have speculated that Louisiana Tech's reluctance to play in the Independence Bowl may have been based on their reluctance to renew their rivalry with ULM,[6][7][8] though Tech officials have denied that this was their motivation in seeking a different bowl game.[9][10]
Attempted renewal
In the summer of 2013, at his inaugural press conference, Louisiana–Monroe's new athletic director, Brian Wickstrom, announced his intention to play Louisiana Tech in football every year.[11] In a press conference with a local newspaper, Dr. Les Guice, Louisiana Tech's president, indicated that an offer would not be heavily considered, as the future out-of-conference schedule was full.[12] Louisiana Tech's new athletic director Tommy McClelland confirmed that Tech would not pursue any games with Louisiana–Monroe, as they are "grow[ing] a national brand" and that playing Louisiana–Monroe could not help Louisiana Tech accomplish that goal.[2]
Game results
Louisiana Tech victories |
Louisiana–Monroe victories |
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Date |
Location |
Winner |
Score |
Series |
LT |
ULM |
1 | September 26, 1953 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 61 | 6 |
LT 1–0 |
2 | November 20, 1954 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 51 | 6 |
LT 2–0 |
3 | November 19, 1955 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 34 | 14 |
LT 3–0 |
4 | November 17, 1956 | Monroe, LA |
Northeast Louisiana State | 0 | 7 |
LT 3–1 |
5 | November 23, 1957 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 15 | 6 |
LT 4–1 |
6 | November 22, 1958 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 46 | 21 |
LT 5–1 |
7 | November 21, 1959 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 27 | 0 |
LT 6–1 |
8 | November 19, 1960 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 20 | 15 |
LT 7–1 |
9 | November 18, 1961 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 27 | 7 |
LT 8–1 |
10 | November 10, 1962 | Monroe, LA |
Northeast Louisiana State | 6 | 13 |
LT 8–2 |
11 | November 23, 1963 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 28 | 7 |
LT 9–2 |
12 | November 21, 1964 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 23 | 0 |
LT 10–2 |
13 | November 20, 1965 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 54 | 7 |
LT 11–2 |
14 | November 19, 1966 | Monroe, LA |
Northeast Louisiana State | 6 | 14 |
LT 11–3 |
15 | November 18, 1967 | Ruston, LA |
Northeast Louisiana State | 14 | 21 |
LT 11–4 |
16 | November 23, 1968 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 25 | 10 |
LT 12–4 |
17 | November 22, 1969 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 34 | 6 |
LT 13–4 |
18 | November 21, 1970 | Monroe, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 21 | 28 |
LT 13–5 |
19 | November 20, 1971 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 23 | 0 |
LT 14–5 |
20 | November 18, 1972 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 10 | 6 |
LT 15–5 |
21 | November 17, 1973 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 40 | 0 |
LT 16–5 |
22 | November 23, 1974 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 26 | 10 |
LT 17–5 |
23 | November 8, 1975 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 41 | 23 |
LT 18–5 |
24 | November 20, 1976 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 55 | 35 |
LT 19–5 |
25 | November 26, 1977 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 20 | 0 |
LT 20–5 |
26 | November 18, 1978 | Monroe, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 0 | 18 |
LT 20–6 |
27 | November 17, 1979 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 13 | 10 |
LT 21–6 |
28 | November 22, 1980 | Monroe, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 14 | 19 |
LT 21–7 |
29 | October 3, 1981 | Ruston, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 0 | 35 |
LT 21–8 |
30 | October 9, 1982 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 17 | 10 |
LT 22–8 |
31 | November 5, 1983 | Ruston, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 0 | 17 |
LT 22–9 |
32 | November 3, 1984 | Monroe, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 10 | 12 |
LT 22–10 |
33 | November 9, 1985 | Ruston, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 9 | 13 |
LT 22–11 |
34 | November 8, 1986 | Monroe, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 6 | 20 |
LT 22–12 |
35 | September 12, 1987 | Ruston, LA |
Northeast Louisiana | 7 | 44 |
LT 22–13 |
36 | November 19, 1988 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 23 | 0 |
LT 23–13 |
37 | November 4, 1989 | Ruston, LA |
Northeast LouisianaA | 24 | 6 |
LT 23–14 |
38 | November 3, 1990 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 31 | 7 |
LT 24–14 |
39 | November 2, 1991 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 35 | 10 |
LT 25–14 |
40 | September 13, 1997 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 17 | 16 |
LT 26–14 |
41 | October 10, 1998 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 44 | 14 |
LT 27–14 |
42 | November 6, 1999 | Ruston, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 58 | 17 |
LT 28–14 |
43 | November 11, 2000 | Monroe, LA |
Louisiana Tech | 42 | 19 |
LT 29–14 |
| Totals |
| | 1057 | 549 |
LT 29–14 |
A Louisiana Tech initially won the game, but later forfeited the victory.
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References
- ↑ "2001 Chacahoula". University of Louisiana at Monroe. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Louisiana Tech, AD Introduction Press Conference".
- ↑ "La. Tech snuffed out of a bowl game; fans blame school's AD". KMSS-TV. December 3, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "9-3 Louisiana Tech won't play in bowl". ESPN. December 3, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "No bowl game for Louisiana Tech". sportsnola.com. December 2, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "Louisiana Tech refuses to play former rival Louisiana-Monroe in Independence Bowl". sbnation.com. December 2, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "Louisiana Tech turns down Independence Bowl, reportedly over ULM rivalry". sbnation.com. December 2, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "Louisiana Tech Snubbed Themselves, Will Miss Postseason". doublecoveragefootball.com. December 4, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "Why Louisiana Tech is staying home despite a 9-3 record". USA Today. December 3, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "La Tech AD explains why Bulldogs aren't going bowling". CBS Sports. December 2, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
- ↑ "ULMWarhawkAthletics, AD Introduction Press Conference".
- ↑ "Dr. Les Guice on the News Star".
- ↑ "Louisiana-Monroe vs Louisiana Tech". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
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