Baker, Bockler double down in Louisiana Tech's 24-0 win over UL Monroe

Blake Baker threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns — both to tight end Brayden Bockler — and Louisiana Tech beat Louisiana-MonroeByThe Associated PressOctober 18, 2026, 12:37 AMMONROE, La. -- Blake Baker threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns — both to tight end Brayden Bockler — and Louisiana Tech beat Louisiana-Monroe 24-0 on Saturday night.Marcus Calwise Jr. had 119 yards on eight receptions for the Bulldogs (4-2, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference).After a scoreless first half, Sergio Snider ran it in from the 5 to give the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead with 11:54 left in the third quarter.Later in the third, Baker led an 11-play, 66-yard drive lasting six-and-a-half minutes that ended with his 2-yard touchdown pass to Bockler.Just like the second touchdown, Baker again connected with Bockler on a 2-yard touchdown pass for a 21-0 lead. Kaegan Kent ended the scoring with a 21-yard field goal with 3:47 left in the game.Aidan Armenta threw for 119 yards with two interceptions for the Warhawks (0-6, 0-2).It was Louisiana Tech's first shutout win since starting the 2025 season with a 24-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana.Popular ReadsLouisiana Tech hosts Old Dominion on Saturday.Louisiana-Monroe heads to Troy in search of its first win on Saturday.___Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here. Visit the Top 25 here and see AP’s full college football coverage here.Sponsored Content by Taboola