{
  "id": 15349493,
  "title": "Baker, Bockler double down in Louisiana Tech’s 24-0 win over UL Monroe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/baker-bockler-double-down-in-louisiana-techs-24-0-win-over-ul-monroe-15349493",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:41:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/17/baker-bockler-double-down-in-louisiana-techs-24-0-win-over-ul-monroe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blake Baker delivered a stellar performance, connecting for 178 yards and two touchdowns, both to tight end Brayden Bockler, as Louisiana Tech secured a 24-0 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night. After a scoreless first half, Louisiana Tech took the lead in the third quarter with Sergio Snider's 5-yard touchdown run, extending their lead to 7-0 with 11 minutes and 54 seconds left on the clock. Baker then orchestrated an 11-play, 66-yard drive that concluded with his second touchdown pass to Bockler, widening the margin to 21-0. The Bulldogs closed out the scoring with Kaegan Kent's 21-yard field goal with 3:47 remaining in the game. Quarterback Aidan Armenta struggled, throwing for 119 yards with two interceptions for the Warhawks (0-6, 0-2). This marked Louisiana Tech's first shutout win since opening the 2025 season with a 24-0 triumph over Southeastern Louisiana. Louisiana Tech will face Old Dominion in their next game, while Louisiana-Monroe travels to Troy in pursuit of their first victory this season.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Blake Baker threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns",
    "Louisiana Tech shutout Louisiana-Monroe 24-0",
    "Next game: Louisiana Tech vs Old Dominion"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Bulldogs' ability to control the second half through efficient passing and defensive pressure reinforces their early season momentum while leaving the winless Warhawks searching for their first victory.",
  "illustration": null,
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        "title": "Baker, Bockler double down in Louisiana Tech's 24-0 win over UL Monroe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/baker-bockler-double-down-in-louisiana-techs-24-0-win-over-ul-monroe",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:37:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}