Louisiana Tech University Athletics

Louisiana Tech competes in NCAA Division I, where athletics receive serious funding and attention from students and alumni. The Bulldogs field teams in 12 varsity sports with 343 total athletes, meaning about 4.4% of the 7,819 students compete at the varsity level. The university awards $5.96 million in athletic scholarships annually. Tech belongs to Conference USA and maintains a rivalry with nearby University of Louisiana at Monroe. The football program has produced notable NFL talent, including Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw. Basketball has also seen success over the years. Despite being located in rural Ruston, the Bulldogs consistently punch above their weight in Division I competition. The athletic programs help put this engineering-focused university on the national map beyond academics.