Quarterback Zach Abey showed significant improvement in his second career start, but Navy could not overcome a rash of penalties and another dismal defensive performance in losing a shootout in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.
Abey settled down after a shaky start and accounted for 273 yards of total offense, but the Midshipmen could not muster a defensive stop when it counted, closing an otherwise successful season on a sour note.
Quarterback Ryan Higgins completed 29 of 40 passes for 409 yards and four touchdowns to lift Louisiana Tech to a thrilling 48-45 victory over No.