| 1990 Poulan/Weed Eater Independence Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Date | December 15, 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Season | 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stadium | Independence Stadium | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana | ||||||||||||||||||
| MVP | RB Michael Richardson, La. Tech (Offensive) LB Lorenza Baker, La. Tech (Defensive) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 48,325 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Payout | US$1,200,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| United States TV coverage | |||||||||||||||||||
| Network | Mizlou | ||||||||||||||||||
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.