Houston Christian shut out in series finale as Louisiana Tech completes four-game sweep in Ruston
Louisiana Tech closes opening-weekend set with 11-0, seven-inning win over Houston Christian
Louisiana Tech completed a four-game sweep of Houston Christian on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, finishing the series with an 11-0 victory shortened to seven innings under the run-rule in Ruston, Louisiana. The result left the Bulldogs 4-0 to start the season, while the Huskies exited opening weekend still searching for their first win.
The finale followed two competitive games the previous day and came after a high-scoring opener Friday night. Over the four games, Louisiana Tech won by scores of 17-5, 5-3, 6-4 and 11-0, outscoring Houston Christian 39-12 and holding the Huskies scoreless in the final game.
Early separation and a dominant start
Louisiana Tech built a 5-0 lead through three innings in the finale and did not allow Houston Christian to mount a sustained threat. Right-hander Brooks Roberson earned the win in his first start of 2026, working six scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and one walk and struck out three.
Houston Christian’s Ben Smith took the loss. The Huskies finished with two hits and committed one error. Louisiana Tech recorded 16 hits and also had one error.
Matt Houston drives the offense in his season debut
Catcher Matt Houston, appearing in his first game of the season, provided a central part of the Bulldogs’ offensive surge. He hit two home runs and finished 4-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored. His second home run was measured at 455 feet and helped push the margin further out of reach as Louisiana Tech extended its lead in the middle innings.
The Bulldogs added a decisive seven-run seventh inning to end the game early. The final frame included multiple consecutive hits and a two-run home run that pushed the margin to 11.
How the series unfolded
Feb. 13 (Game 1): Louisiana Tech 17, Houston Christian 5 — a seven-inning opener in which Louisiana Tech produced multiple big innings.
Feb. 14 (Game 2): Louisiana Tech 5, Houston Christian 3 — a tighter game decided by late offense and relief pitching.
Feb. 14 (Game 3): Louisiana Tech 6, Houston Christian 4 — Houston Christian stayed within striking distance, but Louisiana Tech answered with key runs.
Feb. 15 (Game 4): Louisiana Tech 11, Houston Christian 0 (7 innings) — a shutout to complete the sweep.
Next on the schedule
Louisiana Tech is scheduled to remain at home for a midweek game against McNeese on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Houston Christian is set to move forward from the opening-weekend setback seeking to stabilize its pitching and generate more consistent scoring after being held to zero runs in the finale.
Final: Louisiana Tech 11, Houston Christian 0 (7 innings), Feb. 15, 2026 — Louisiana Tech: 16 hits; Houston Christian: 2 hits.