MIAMI, Fla. -- The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-9-3, 2-3-2) pick up their fifth win on the season against the FIU Panthers (8-4-3, 3-1-3). The Bulldogs would close with a 2-1 victory over the Panthers in Miami, Fla. on Sunday afternoon. Louisiana Tech handed FIU their first conference loss of the year. 

Louisiana Tech's defense stood strong in the first half, with goalkeeper Emma Duguay having six saves. 

In the second period, the Bulldogs came out hot putting up back-to-back goals. Junior Avery Kyle would score in the 52nd minute breaking the tiebreaker. Graduate student Jose Studer would add to the score after a 58th-minute goal via penalty. FIU would cut into the lead with a goal from Nikole Solis assisted by Camille Sahirul. 

QUOTABLES
Head coach Steve Voltz
"I am extremely proud of these women for coming on the road and fighting for this win. It is not easy to train to have to fly and play but these women did and I am very proud of them. This win doesn't lock us in for the conference tournament but keeps us in the hunt. FIU is a good conference opponent and I am very proud of them for getting this win." 
 
NOTABLE
•    Goalie Emma Duguay had seven saves in the game.
•    Junior Avery Kyle had scored a goal.
•    Grad Student Joise Studer scored on a penalty kick.

UP NEXT
LA Tech faces Liberty on Sunday, Oct. 29 at Robert Mack Caruthers Field. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on ESPN+.

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