RUSTON – Louisiana Tech softball was shutout on Sunday in a 3-0 loss to Missouri State at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field. The Bulldogs move to 19-16 (5-7 Conference USA) with the loss.
 
The Bulldogs left 11 runners on base as they were outhit 5-4 by the Bears. Gracie Flores and Elena Heng recorded doubles for LA Tech, while Allie Furr and Reese Torres singled.
 
Allie Floyd (8-9) took the loss after allowing two runs on three hits with one walk and three strikeouts over 3.0 innings. Bryannah Campos worked 3.0 scoreless frames as she retired nine batters straight. Laney Johnson pitched the seventh and allowed one run on two hits.
 
MSU took an early 1-0 lead after a one-out walk and a stolen base put a runner in scoring position, who later scored on a double.
 
The Bears added a run in the top of the fourth as back-to-back singles and a throwing error placed two in scoring position with no outs. After a pitching change, MSU utilized a sacrifice fly as Campos retired the first batter she faced.
 
LA Tech threatened in the bottom of the sixth as Aleah Brooks drew a lead off walk followed by a pinch-hit double from Gracie Flores that placed runners on second and third with no outs. MSU took advantage of a shallow fly out, a groundout and strikeout to end the scoring threat.
 
MSU made it 3-0 in the top of the seventh after a lead off walk and a bunt single placed two on. A sac bunt moved both runners up 60 feet while a third bunt would score the runner from third.
 
The Bulldogs went down in order in the bottom of the seventh on a groundout, strikeout and fly out to end the game.
 
 QUOTABLES
Head coach Josh Taylor

Coach Taylor's Postgame Comments on what he saw from his team.…
"I thought [Bryannah] Campos came in and did a really great job. She kept them off balance. I thought Laney [Johnson] came in and did a really good job. Five hits and three runs at home, you should certainly be able to win that game and we were not able to."
 
NOTABLES
- Josh Taylor moves to 154-107 as head coach at LA Tech.
- LA Tech leads the all-time series against MSU 13-7.
- Allie Furr has a five-game hit streak.
- Bradi Gallaway has reached base in 15 straight games.
- Allie Floyd surpassed 80 strikeouts this season after striking out three batters.
 
NEXT UP
LA Tech will be back in action on Tuesday as they travel to Natchitoches to face Northwestern State. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m.