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10/24 20:38 CDT Undefeated Stephen F. Austin off to best start in program
history after 45-24 win over SE Louisiana
Undefeated Stephen F. Austin off to best start in program history after 45-24
win over SE Louisiana
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) --- Cameron Kelley's 81-yard catch-and-run TD followed
a minute later by Aamear Walton's 20-yard pick-6 were part of a 21-point third
quarter that helped undefeated Stephen F. Austin pull away for a 45-24 victory
over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night in a matchup of top 25
Championship Subdivision teams.
Kelley and Walton's touchdowns were followed by Chance Sautter's interception
that led to JT Kitna's 4-yard TD run and a 42-17 lead. Both the interceptions
came off tipped passes while Kelley caught a short pass from Gavin Rutherford
over the middle and sprinted to the end zone.
The Lumberjacks (8-0, 5-0 Southland Conference), ranked No. 2 in the Stats
Perform poll, are off to their best start in program history.
Rutherford was 11 of 20 for 153 yards passing and two scores. Rutherford also
had a rushing touchdown. Jaylen Jenkins rushed for 159 yards on 17 carries with
a score.
Kyle Lowe was 17-of-31 passing for 203 yards passing with two scores and two
interceptions for the 23rd-ranked Lions (4-4, 2-3 Southland). Blake Smith had a
73-yard catch-and-run TD late.
Up next
SE Louisiana: At East Texas A&M next Saturday.
Stephen F. Austin: Home against Houston Christian next Saturday.
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