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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs opened the season with a 9-3 victory over Northern Colorado Friday night in Ruston.
Seven Bulldogs combined for eight hits. Jorge Corona went 2-for-3.
Kasten Furr had a single and two RBI. Ethan Bates had a double.
Tech starter Reed Smith allowed five hits, walked three and struck out five in 4 1/3 innings.
Grant Hubka, who went the final four innings, got the win. He gave up two hits and walked none while striking out six.
The teams will play a doubleheader Saturday starting at noon.