RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech Athletics will kick off the beginning its 2020-21 athletic calendar with its Virtual Fan Day on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event can be viewed on Louisiana Tech's Twitter and Facebook pages and will replace LA Tech's usual fan fest.
 
LA Tech fans will get to hear from either student-athletes or coaches from Tech's football, cross country, women's soccer, volleyball and baseball teams. The fan day will conclude with remarks from Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland.
 
The fan day will begin at 10 a.m. with the LA Tech Virtual 5K, presented by Northern Louisiana Medical Center. Three random fans who participate in the race are eligible to win prizes. More information about the Virtual 5K can be accessed through this link.
 
Three additional random fans can win prizes by donating to the Louisiana Tech Athletic Club. Fans who wish to be entered into the drawing can donate anytime through Sept. 6.
 
In fall 2019, Louisiana Tech football capped off its 10-3 season with a 14-0 win over Miami in the Walk On's Independence Bowl. Women's soccer secured its sixth straight winning season in 2019 with 13 wins, nine of which came away from Ruston.
 
Lady Techster volleyball also raced to an 11-4 mark this past season in Amber McCray's first year a head coach.
 
Schedule of Events
 
10 a.m.: Virtual 5K with Bulldog Cross Country
 
11 a.m.: Game Day Essentials with Lady Techster Soccer
 
1 p.m.: Q&A Jenga with Bulldog Football
 
2 p.m.: This or That Game with Lady Techster Volleyball
 
3 p.m.: Baseball Season Preview with Bulldog Baseball Head Coach Lane Burroughs
 
4 p.m.: Closing Remarks with Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland