# 1990 Independence Bowl

Maryland and Louisiana Tech played to the only tie in Independence Bowl history as the Terrapins used a 14-6 fourth-quarter scoring advantage to tie. Tech running back Michael Richardson rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns to earn offensive outstanding player honors. Louisiana Tech linebacker Lorenza Baker of Haughton earned outstanding defensive player honors.

## Invitation

Baylor University, then a member of the Southwest Conference, was extended an invitation to play in the 1990 Poulan Weed-Eater Independence Bowl before the last game of the season versus Texas. Coach Grant Teaff declined the invitation because the Bears still had an outside chance at the conference championship and an appearance in the Cotton Bowl. The Bears lost to Texas and did not play in a bowl game that season, despite finishing 6-4-1.

## Game summary
### Scoring summary

Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Maryland | La. Tech |
| 1 | 11:59 | 6 | 24 | 2:06 | Maryland | Troy Jackson 1-yard touchdown run, Dan DeArmas kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 5:06 | 13 | 78 | 4:55 | Maryland | Troy Jackson 2-yard touchdown run, Dan DeArmas kick good | 14 | 0 |
| 2 | 8:30 | 10 | 74 | 4:32 | La. Tech | Mike Richardson 5-yard touchdown run, Chris Boniol kick good | 14 | 7 |
| 2 | 0:17 | 6 | 31 | 2:07 | La. Tech | Jason Davis 3-yard touchdown run, Chris Boniol kick good | 14 | 14 |
| 3 | 10:35 | 7 | 37 | 2:44 | La. Tech | Mike Richardson 1-yard touchdown run, Chris Boniol kick good | 14 | 21 |
| 3 | 7:44 | 7 | 80 | 2:51 | Maryland | Troy Jackson 11-yard touchdown run, kick no good (miss right) | 20 | 21 |
| 3 | 5:52 | 4 | 31 | 1:39 | La. Tech | Bobby Slaughter 7-yard touchdown reception from Gene Johnson, Chris Boniol kick good | 20 | 28 |
| 4 | 13:52 | 11 | 38 | 4:17 | La. Tech | 36-yard field goal by Chris Boniol | 20 | 31 |
| 4 | 11:20 | 5 | 77 | 2:26 | Maryland | Mark Mason 28-yard touchdown reception from Scott Zolak, Dan DeArmas kick good | 27 | 31 |
| 4 | 0:52 | 6 | 52 | 1:58 | Maryland | Barry Johnson 15-yard touchdown reception from Scott Zolak, Dan DeArmas kick good | 34 | 31 |
| 4 | 0:00 | 6 | 28 | 0:44 | La. Tech | 29-yard field goal by Chris Boniol | 34 | 34 |
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### Statistics

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Terrapins | 14 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 34 |
| Bulldogs | 0 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
| Statistics | Maryland | La. Tech |
| First Downs | 25 | 16 |
| Total offense, yards | 404 | 306 |
| Rushes-yards (net) | 39–150 | 47–191 |
| Passing yards (net) | 254 | 115 |
| Passes, Comp-Att-Int | 18–29–3 | 11–18–1 |
| Time of Possession | 28:46 | 31:14 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| Maryland | Passing | Scott Zolak | 17/28, 215 yds, 2 TD, 3 INT |
| Maryland | Rushing | Mark Mason | 15 car, 93 yds |
| Maryland | Receiving | Barry Johnson | 5 rec, 107 yds, 1 TD |
| La. Tech | Passing | Gene Johnson | 7/8, 70 yds, 1 TD |
| La. Tech | Rushing | Mike Richardson | 27 car, 81 yds, 2 TD |
| La. Tech | Receiving | Bobby Slaughter | 5 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD |