1977 Independence Bowl

1977 Independence Bowl
Louisville Cardinals Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
(7–3–1) (8–1–2)
14 24
Head coach: 
Vince Gibson		 Head coach: 
Maxie Lambright
1234 Total
Louisville 7070 14
Louisiana Tech 21300 24
Date December 17, 1977
Season 1977
Stadium State Fair Stadium
Location Shreveport, Louisiana
MVP QB Keith Thibodeaux, LT (Offensive)
LB Otis Wilson, UL (Defensive)
Attendance 22,223
Payout US$75,000

The 1977 Independence Bowl featured the Louisville Cardinals and the Southland Conference champion Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. Louisville struck first on a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown by Kevin Miller in the first quarter. Louisiana Tech answered with a 1-yard touchdown run by Lewis to tie the game.[1] The Bulldogs scored another touchdown on a 41-yard Keith Thibodeaux pass to Pree. Still in the first quarter, Thibodeaux threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to McCartney to increase LA Tech's lead to 21-7. In the second quarter, Swiley connected on a 21-yard field goal to give the Dawgs a 24-7 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Kevin Miller scored his second touchdown of the game on a 13-yard run to close the gap to 24-14, which would end up being the final score.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Louisville Football
  2. ↑ Louis Ville Football
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