Wide right
By Gene Schallenberg
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The Bearkats had to chance to possibly seal the game with less than five minutes to play, but kicker Taylor Wilkins missed a 32-yard field goal.
The Kats will go on defense holding onto a 24-17 lead.
November 01, 2008 05:10 pm
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Defensive stand
By Gene Schallenberg
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Facing a fourth-and-1 on their own 30, the Bearkats defense came up big batting SFA quarterback Jeremy Moses' pass to the ground, giving SHSU the ball with 8:45 remaining.
November 01, 2008 05:01 pm
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Sigh of relief
By Gene Schallenberg
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The interception by quarterback Rhett Bomar turned out not to hurt the Bearkats as SFA kicker Cory Long hooked a 42-yard field goal to the left.
The Bearkats take over with a chance to make it a two-possesion game.
November 01, 2008 04:51 pm
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Momentum shift
By Gene Schallenberg
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After trailing 24-7 at the beginning of the third quarter, the Lumberjacks have taken all the energy out of Bowers Stadium.
After kicking a field goal to pull within seven points, defensive back Jerrel Barnett — who has been victimized, getting burnt for three touchdowns — came up with a big interception around the Kats 30.
November 01, 2008 04:47 pm
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Striking distance
By Gene Schallenberg
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The Jacks get within range of the Kats after Cory Long kicked a 28-yard field goal. Sam Houston State's lead is only seven points. The score is 24-17.
November 01, 2008 04:42 pm
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Lumberjacks respond
By Gene Schallenberg
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Stephen F. Austin refuses to go away. Following Sam Houston State's 64-yard touchdown, the Lumberjacks marched down the field capping off the drive with a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jeremy Moses to wide receiver Contrevious Parks.
SFA pulls back within 10 points, trailing the Kats 24-14.
November 01, 2008 04:25 pm
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Another huge Bearkat TD
By Gene Schallenberg
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On the second offensive play of the second half, quarterback Rhett Bomar hit wide receiver Catron Houston for a 64-yard touchdown catch.
It was the third TD connection between Bomar and Houston of the day. All three touchdown passes went for more than 50 yards.
November 01, 2008 04:18 pm
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Halftime
By Gene Schallenberg
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After 30 minutes of action, the Kats lead the Lumberjacks 17-7.
Just from a statistical standpoint, the Lumberjacks have a huge advantage. But turnovers are the main reason the Jacks are trailing.
SFA has outproduced the Bearkats 327 yards to 173. Lumberjacks quarterback Jeremy Moses has completed 31-of-40 passes for 287 yards and a touchdown, but has also thwon two interceptions.
The Bearkats have also recovered two of SFA's four fumbles.
Penalties have also hurt the Lumberjacks. Stephen F. Austin gave up 116 yards on seven penalties.
The Bearkats' two touchdowns come off of big plays by Bomar and wide receiver Catron Houston.
Houston flew past his defender, picking up touchdowns of 55 and 66 yards.
November 01, 2008 04:12 pm
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Insurance points
By Gene Schallenberg
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The Bearkats increased their lead to 10 points after kicker Taylor Wilkins booted a 19-yard field goal.
SHSU leads SFA 17-7 with 6:27 to play in the first half.
November 01, 2008 03:28 pm
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Big play for Bearkats
By Gene Schallenberg
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The Bearkats didn't leave the score tied for long. After moving the ball to around midfield, the Kats converted a fourth down after quarterback Rhett Bomar rushed forward 1 yard, but wide receiver Catron Houston was penalized for a personal foul.
While the Kats did get the first down, they were pushed back to their own 34-yard line. Houston made up for it and burnt defensive back Jerrel Barnett for the second time of the game. With plenty of room to spare, a wide open Houston caught the ball and sprinted to the end zone for a 66-yard touchdown.
The Kats lead SFA 14-7.
November 01, 2008 03:18 pm
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