Bates' Homer Powers No. 14 LA Tech to C-USA Victory

RUSTON, La. – Senior centerfielder Parker Bates once again lived up to his All-American prowess, belting a go-ahead homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to help the Bulldogs record a 4-3 Friday afternoon victory over Marshall. Bates' fifth home run of the season secured No. 14 LA Tech's 15th win at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park in 2021.