By Staff
TYLER, Texas – The Louisiana Christian University football team improved to 8-1 on the season with a 69-6 win against Texas College, Oct. 24.
Ranked in two polls at No. 12 and 14 (Victory Sports Network, NAIA Coaches), the Wildcats’ offense totaled 435 yards that averaged 7.1 yards per play. According to LCU Sports Information, LCU scored five touchdowns on the ground and another four through the air.
Running back Datlan Cunningham ran for 108 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns. Matthew Cates threw 5-of-16 passes for 96 yards and three touchdowns with one interception, while Phillip Jones went 5-of-8 for 66 yards and a touchdown in the air.
Meanwhile, LCU’s defense allowed just 181 total yards and no offensive points. They also recorded five sacks, nine tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries while limiting Texas College to three conversions on 18 third downs.
Linebacker Jordan Oglesby had five solo tackles while linebacker Trac McHugh and defensive end Jermarian Jackson each had four tackles.
On special teams, kicker Preston Baker made nine of 10 extra point attempts and averages\d 48.3 yards on three punts that all landed inside the 20-yard line.
LCU improved to 6-0 in the Sooner Athletic Conference, tops in the standings, while Texas College dropped to 0-7 overall, 0-6 in league play and in last place
This week the Wildcats have a bye week before traveling to Arkansas Baptist College (2-7, 2-4 SAC) for a 2 p.m. kick off in Little Rock, Arkansas. The game will be live streamed on YouTube through 446Sports.
