Louisiana Tech Softball Looks to Continue Hot Start at Bulldog Classic

Bulldogs enter home tournament with 12-3 record, balanced offensive and pitching attack

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs softball team is off to a 12-3 start in 2026 and will host the Bulldog Classic tournament this weekend in Ruston. Led by a powerful offense and strong pitching staff, the Bulldogs look to defend their home field and keep their winning ways going.

Why it matters

Louisiana Tech has established itself as an early contender in the 2026 college softball season. A successful showing at the Bulldog Classic could further build momentum for the Bulldogs as they aim to make a deep postseason run.

The details

The Bulldogs are hitting .318 as a team and averaging 5.5 runs per game. Reese Torres, Bradi Gallaway, and Reagan Marchant have each hit 3 home runs to power the offense. On the mound, the pitching staff owns a 2.33 ERA, led by ace Allie Floyd's 4-1 record and 1.71 ERA.

  • The Bulldog Classic will take place this weekend, February 27-March 1, 2026.
  • Louisiana Tech opens the tournament on Friday, February 27 against Stephen F. Austin and Central Arkansas.

The players

Josh Taylor

Head coach of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs softball team.

Reese Torres

Louisiana Tech outfielder with a 1.263 OPS.

Bradi Gallaway

Louisiana Tech infielder with a 1.030 OPS and 3 home runs.

Allie Floyd

Louisiana Tech's ace pitcher, 4-1 with a 1.71 ERA.

Vance Ellis

Stephen F. Austin outfielder batting .435 with 12 RBIs.

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What they’re saying

“With confidence building on both sides of the ball, Tech now looks to defend its home field and keep the win column growing.”

— Ben Carlisle (on3.com)

What’s next

If Louisiana Tech continues its strong play at the Bulldog Classic, the team will look to carry that momentum into conference play and position itself for a potential NCAA tournament berth.

The takeaway

Louisiana Tech's balanced offensive and pitching attack has the Bulldogs off to a hot 12-3 start in 2026. A successful home tournament at the Bulldog Classic could further establish the team as a contender in the college softball landscape this season.