The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will open their season at home on August 20, hosting the Lamar Cardinals at Robert Mack Caruthers Field in Ruston, Connecticut, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
Louisiana Tech holds a 4‑0‑0 advantage in the all‑time series against Lamar, the most recent meeting ending in a 2‑0 shutout in 2016, underscoring the Bulldogs’ historical dominance.
Freshman goalkeeper Mackenzie Lorkowski made an immediate impact in her debut, turning away 11 shots and tying for fourth place among Tech’s single‑game freshman keepers, a performance that bodes well for the defense.
Coaching contrast
Lamar arrives with a 0‑1‑1 record after a 2‑0 loss at UTEP and a 0‑0 draw with Sam Houston, while head coach Nathan Kogut, who led the team to back‑to‑back Southland Conference tournament titles in 2022 and 2023, brings a winning pedigree.
The Bulldogs currently top the Sun Belt in corner kicks per game, saves per game and shot accuracy, metrics that highlight a defense ranked among the nation’s best.
The matchup forms part of a season‑opening homestand for the Bulldogs, who will continue to test their depth against a series of conference opponents before heading on the road.