but the rivalry ended with Fresno State's 2012 move to the Mountain West and Tech's move to C-USA. Louisiana Tech had a historical rivalry with the Northwestern State Demons as both teams used to play in the annual State Fair Game in Shreveport, Louisiana. However, Tech sacrificed this rivalry seeking greater national prominence for their programs by moving back to Division I-A. The Lady Techsters basketball team's rivals include the Tennessee Lady Vols, LSU Lady Tigers, WKU Lady Toppers, and Fresno State Bulldogs. Notable athletes and coaches Notable former student-athletes and coaches at Louisiana Tech include: Olympians Louisiana Tech has produced ten known Olympians, five of whom are basketball players, four of whom are track and field athletes, and one of whom is a baseball player. Tech's Olympians have won a combined total of six gold medals and one bronze medal. Athletic directors See also List of NCAA Division I institutions References External links Sports in Ruston, Louisiana Sports teams in Louisiana