Tech Baseball Hosts Little Rock in Midweek Matchup

Louisiana Tech looks to extend winning streak against Ohio Valley Conference foe

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:50am

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Louisiana Tech baseball team (21-16, 9-6 CUSA) will host the Little Rock Trojans (20-16, 8-4 OVC) on Tuesday night at the JC Love Field at Pat Patterson Park. The Bulldogs are riding a six-game winning streak and will look to continue their recent hot streak against the visiting Trojans.

Why it matters

This midweek non-conference matchup provides an opportunity for Louisiana Tech to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the Conference USA schedule. A win would give the Bulldogs their longest winning streak of the season and further solidify their position in the conference standings.

The details

The two teams have met 87 times previously, with Louisiana Tech holding a 45-42 advantage in the all-time series. The Bulldogs have won 10 of the last 12 meetings at home. Louisiana Tech is coming off a weekend sweep of Middle Tennessee, while Little Rock is looking to bounce back after dropping two of three games against SIU-Edwardsville.

  • The game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. CT first pitch on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Louisiana Tech has won six straight games, their longest winning streak of the 2026 season.
  • The Bulldogs started the season 8-3 in February but struggled to a 7-12 record in March before turning things around in April.

The players

Declan Dahl

Louisiana Tech pitcher who was named Conference USA Pitcher of the Week for the second time this season after a strong outing against Middle Tennessee.

Casey McCoy

Louisiana Tech outfielder who had a standout weekend at the plate, going 5-for-9 with two home runs and a triple in the series against Middle Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“We've been playing some really good baseball lately, and we're excited to keep that momentum going against Little Rock. Our guys are focused and ready to compete.”

— Lane Burroughs, Louisiana Tech Head Coach

What’s next

Louisiana Tech will look to extend its winning streak to seven games with a victory over Little Rock. The Bulldogs will then return to Conference USA play this weekend with a three-game series against UAB.

The takeaway

Louisiana Tech's recent hot streak has put them in a strong position heading into the final month of the regular season. A win over Little Rock would give the Bulldogs valuable momentum as they look to solidify their standing in the Conference USA standings.