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2015 Schedule/Results September 5 Bacone College W 66-3 12 at (4) Baylor~ L 66-31 19 at (3) Sam Houston State*! W 49-46 October 1 at (22) SE Louisiana*! 10 Abilene Christian*^ 17 at Northwestern State* 24 Central Arkansas* 31 at Houston Baptist*
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Game #6 • Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 • 6 p.m. Lamar University Cardinals (3-2/2-1 SLC) at Northwestern State Demons (0-5/0-3 SLC)
Turpin Stadium • Natchitoches, La. L 30-27 Radio: KLVI 560 AM • TV: None W 44-28 6 pm Cardinals Renew Series with Northwestern State 6 pm The Lamar University Cardinals enter Saturday’s contest at Northwestern State with 2 pm a 3-2 (.600) overall record, and tied for fourth in the Southland Conference standings with a 2-1 (.667) mark, just a game back of Sam Houston State. Big Red will be facing a Northwestern State football team that is looking to right the ship having stumbled out November 7 Nicholls* 6 pm of the gate with an 0-5 record, and an 0-3 conference mark. Northwestern State is one of 14 at Incarnate Word* 2 pm two teams in the Southland still looking for its first win of the the season. The Cards en21 (23) McNeese State* 6 pm ter the game looking to record consecutive wins for the first time this season. The game is slated to kick off at 6 p.m. from Turpin Stadium. *Indicates SLC game () STATS Inc Top 25 Poll ~Fox Sports Net ^ESPN3
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2015 SLC Standings Overall SLC McNeese State 5-0 4-0 Central Arkansas 3-2 3-0 SE Louisiana 3-2 2-1 Lamar University 3-2 2-1 Sam Houston State 2-2 2-1 Abilene Christian~ 2-3 2-2 Incarnate Word~ 3-3 2-2 Stephen F. Austin 1-5 1-3 Houston Baptist 1-4 0-3 Nicholls 0-5 0-3 Northwestern State 0-5 0-3 ~Inelibible for SLC title, postseason
This Week’s Schedule LU at Northwestern State 6 pm Sam Houston St. at Abilene Christian 2:30 pm Houston Baptist at Nicholls 3 pm McNeese State at Central Arkansas 6 pm Stephen F. Austin at SE Louisiana 7 pm
LU vs. the Demons
The Cardinals are a game under .500 all-time against Northwetern State (7-8-1/.468), which includes a 4-6-0 (.400) record in Natchitoches. The Cardinals have dropped three straight in the series, but Saturday’s game will be the first time two teams have met since the 2013 season. That year, Big Red dropped a 37-28 decision on the road. The Cardinals last win in the series came during the 1979 season when they posted a 28-13 victory over the Demons. Saturday’s game will mark the third consecutive trip to Natchitoches for LU.
LU in October
The month of October has not been kind to the Cardinals throughout the program’s history. LU is 65-87-4 (.429) all-time during the month, but started to turn things around last season. Big Red went 2-1 (.667) in games played during the month of October last season, and is 1-1 this year.
This Date in History
The date of Oct. 17th has not been kind to the Cardinals throughout their history. LU is 1-4 (.250) dating back to the 1955 season on that date. The lone victory came during the 1959 season when LU defeated Sul Ross State, 32-0, in Beaumont. Saturday’s game will be LU’s first on the 17th of October since the 1987 season.
Win No. 200
The Cardinals recorded their 200th win in program history (four-year institution wins only) with their 44-28 decision over Abilene Christian Saturday night.
School, Southland Records Fall
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School.................................................................Lamar University Location.................................................................. Beaumont, TX Founded..................................................................................1923 Enrollment............................................................................14,966 Nicknames........................................................................Cardinals Colors.........................................................................Red & White Conference......................................................................Southland National Affiliation............................................NCAA Div. I FCS President....................................................... Dr. Kenneth R. Evans Athletics Director.................................................Jason Henderson Faculty Representative......................................Dr. Hsing-wei Chu Sr. Woman Administrator............................................Helene Thill Athletics Department............................................. (409) 880-2248 Ticket Office.......................................................... (409) 880-1715
Coaching Staff
Head Coach.....................Ray Woodard (Sam Houston State, 1988) Record at Lamar/Seasons....................................... 29-34/6th Season Record at NCAA Division I........................................................ Same Office Phone.................................................................(409) 880-7157 Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Line..................................Carey Bailey Defensive Coordinator............................................ Craig McGallion Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line...................Chuck Langston Recruiting Coordinator/Secondary................................Ben Beasley Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs.............. Brian Morgan Wide Receivers........................................................... Arlington Nunn Linebackers...................................................................... Mark Criner Quarterbacks............................................................. Ramon Flanigan Tight Ends/Director of Operations...................................Jeff Breaux Head Athletic Trainer.......................................................Josh Yonker
Team Information
2014 Overall Record.........................................................................8-4 2014 Home Record...........................................................................5-2 2014 Away Record............................................................................3-2 2014 SLC Record/Finish........................................................5-3/T3rd Base Offense...................................................................... Multiple Set Base Defense.....................................................................................3-4 Starters Returning/Lost.................................................................20/8 Offensive Starters.......................................................................6/5 Defensive Starters.......................................................................8/3 Special Teams Starters...............................................................6/0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost....................................................45-16
History
First Year of Football..................................................................... 1923 First Year as a Senior College....................................................... 1951 First Year of Southland Football.................................................. 1964 All-Time Record (4-Year)............................... 200-259-9/42 Seasons All-Time Southland Record................................48-95-2/25 Seasons SLC Championships/Last..........................................................4/1971
Stadium Information
Stadium.....................................................Provost Umphrey Stadium Year Opened...............................................1964 as Cardinal Stadium Record Stadium/Seasons.....................................83-79-3/30 Seasons Capacity....................................................................................... 16,000 Surface................................................................................. Matrix Turf Press Box Phone..........................................................(409) 880-7489
another career effort this season, but his numbers in Saturday’s win over Abilene Christian will be hard to over come. Harrington carried the ball 28 times for 347 yards and two scores against the Wildcats. The 347 rushing yards eclipsed the old school mark of 259 set by former All-American Burton Murchison in 1985 against Rice. Prior to Saturday’s game against ACU, Harrington had recorded the second and 10th-best single-game marks in program history. His mark also set a new Southland Conference mark, which was originally set by Claude Mathis in 1996 against Stephen F. Austin. As a team, the Cardinals carried the ball 47 times for 391 yards aginst Abilene Christian.
Consecutive Century Mark Games
Junior Kade Harrington has rushed for at least 100 yards in each of the team’s past three games, and is averaging 243 yards per game during that stretch. That is the second-longest stretch of consecutive 100-yard rushing performances in school history. Former All-American Burton Murchison is the only other player in school history to accomplish the feat when he recorded at least a 100 yards in five-straight games. Harrington is currently second all-time in school history with nine 100-yard rushing performances, second to only Murchison’s 13.
National Leader
Junior Kade Harrington is proving himself to be one of the nation’s best running backs. The Kingwood, Texas native currenlty leads the nation averaging better than 166.6 yards per carry, and is tied for third nationally with eight rushing touchdowns. The Cardinals still have six more games left during the 2015 regular season, and Harrington is just 167 yards shy of becoming the third player in school history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season (Burton Murchison - 1985 and Sammy Carpenter - 1952).
Historical Significance
Kade Harrington’s performance against ACU also has historical significance. His 347-yard performance was the 11th-best single-game outing in NCAA FCS history, and it tied for the 36th-best mark in NCAA Division I history.
More Records Fall
Almost lost in Kade Harrington’s stellar performance Saturday were two other records - single game and career - that fell in the victory over ACU. Harrington racked up 365 all-purpose yards 2015 Preseason Southland Conference Polls
Coaches Poll School (1st Place Votes) 1. Sam Houston State (8) 2. Southeastern Louisiana (1) 3. McNeese State (1) 4. Stephen F. Austin 5. Northwestern State 6. Central Arkansas (1) 7. Abilene Christian 8. Lamar University 9. Incarnate Word 10. Nicholls 11. Houston Baptist
Pts. 98 86 79 73 60 57 49 41 26 16 15
Media Relations Poll School (1st Place Votes) 1. Sam Houston State (9) 2. Stephen F. Austin 3. Southeastern Louisiana 4. McNeese State (1) 5. Central Arkansas 6. Northwestern State 7. Abilene Christian 8. Lamar University 9. Incarnate Word 10. Nicholls 11. Houston Baptist
Pts. 99 87 77 75 66 51 48 41 25 20 12
Lamar Football Game Notes Lamar University’s Record When...
Home................................................ 2-0 Road................................................. 1-2 Neutral.............................................. 0-0 Grass................................................. 0-0 Artificial Turf.................................... 3-2 Day................................................... 0-0 Night................................................. 3-2 Leading at Half................................. 3-1 Tied at Half....................................... 0-0 Trailing at Half................................. 0-1 Leading After Three Quarters........... 3-1 Tied after Three Quarters................. 0-0 Trailing After Three Quarters........... 0-1 Games Decided by Seven or Less.... 1-1 Games Decided by Three or Less..... 1-1 Cardinals Score First........................ 3-0 Opponent Scores First...................... 0-2 Overtime........................................... 0-0 Statistical Comparison Rushing Offense 2015 Stats LU: 268.2 NWLa: 159.8 Passing Offense LU: 192.2 NWLa.: 181.8 Total Offense LU: 460.4 NWLa: 341.6 Scoring Offense LU: 43.4 NWLa: 20.4 Rushing Defense LU: 188.2 NWLa: 312.0 Passing Defense LU: 274.8 NWLa: 217.4 Total Defense LU: 463.0 NWLa: 529.4 Scoring Defense LU: 34.6 NWLa: 46.8 Kickoff Returns LU: 26.1 NWLa: 18.2 Punt Returns LU: 8.7 NWLa: 3.0 3rd Down Conv. LU: 22-63/37% NWLa: 28-74/38% 4th Down Conv. LU: 2-6/33% NWLa: 5-12/42%
to set a new single-game record and he also scored two touchdowns to give him 198 points for his career. His second touchdown of the night tied a school record that had stood since 1954.
Let the Conversation Begin
Junior Kade Harrington entered his junior season coming off a strong freshman and sophomore campaign but was not on pace to overtake the school’s all-time leading rusher, Burton Murchison (3,598 yards from 1984-87). Harrington entered the year with 1,620 career rushing yards and was nearly 2,000 yard shy of Murchison’s record. After a hot start (833 yards in five games), Harrington is within reach with still another of season eligibilty remaining. Already this season, Harrington has posted the first, third and 11th-best single-game rushing marks in school history.
Records Are Meant To Be Broken
Senior receiver Reggie Begelton hauled in hauled in four passes for 39 yards and a touchdown Saturday against ACU. He became the first player in school history, and just the fifth in conference history to record 200 receptions in a career. Already the school’s all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, Begelton moved to within one touchdown reception of tying the LU school record. He currently has 20 TD grabs in his career, just one back of former teammate Mark Roberts who hauled in 21 (2013-14).
Great Wall of Beaumont
A lot of attention has been paid to the LU offensive line’s ability to create holes for LU backs to run through. They should also be given credit for the strong pass blocking through the first five games of the season. The Cards’ line has surrendered only one sack this year and ranks tied for third nationally in pass protection.
The Defense Doesn’t Rest
The Cardinals defense didn’t surrender a point to Abilene Christian’s high-powered offense until midway through the third quarter and by that time LU had built an insurmountable lead. Big Red’s defense spent nearly as much time in the ACU backfield as did the Wildcat backs. The Cards finished the night with 11 tackles for losses, including four sacks. LU also forced three fumbles recovering two, broke up seven passes and recorded one interception.
Local Product Making a Splash
Former Beaumont Ozen star Rodney Randle is already one of the top return men in the conference, currently ranked second in the league averaging better than 27 yards per return with a touchdown. He is now trying to garner that same respect as a defensive back. Randle picked off his second pass of the season in the team’s win over Abilene Christian. He is currently tied for third in the conference with his two picks.
Having a Ball
Sophomore kicker Alex Ball continued his perfect season in the win over Abilene Christian. Ball converted on all three of his field-goal attempts Saturday hitting from 21, 38 and 41 yards away. Ball is a perfect 7-of-7 on field goals this season.
Daunting Task
LU is the only FCS program this season to play a preseason top-five FBS program (No. 4 Baylor) followed by a preseason top-five FCS program (No. 3 Sam Houston State) on the road.
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2015 Sports Network Poll Oct. 12, 2015
Team Record 1. Jacksonville State (89) 4-1 2. North Dakota State (27) 4-1 3. Coastal Carolina (30) 6-1 4. Illinois State (1) 4-1 5. James Madison (12) 6-0 6. Chattanooga 4-1 7. South Dakota State 4-1 8. Eastern Washington 3-2 9. Sam Houston State 3-2 10. Fordham 5-1 11. Youngstown State 3-2 12. Northern Iowa 2-3 13. Richmond 4-1 14. Eastern Kentucky 3-2 15. McNeese State 5-0 16. Montana State 3-2 17. Portland State 4-1 18. Harvard 4-0 19. New Hampshire 3-2 20. Montana 3-3 21. Indiana State 3-2 22. Liberty 3-3 23. Southeastern Louisiana 3-2 24. William & Mary 3-2 25. Villanova 2-3 Others Receiving Votes: Alcorn State, North Carolina A&T, Western Illinois, Dartmouth, North Dakota, Lamar, Bethune-Cookman, Cal Poly, Charleston Southern, Princeton, Southern Illinois, Weber State, Samford, Jacksonville, Southern Utah, Furman, Stony Brook, UT Martin, Central Arkansas, Western Carolina, Southern, Grambling State, Citadel, Northern Arizona, Duquesne, South Carolina State.
2015 FCS Coaches Poll Oct. 12, 2015
Team Record 1. Coastal Carolina (15) 6-0 2. North Dakota State (5) 4-1 3. Jacksonville State (4) 4-1 4. Illinois State 4-1 5. James Madison (2) 6-0 6. Chattanooga 4-1 7. South Dakota State 4-1 8. Eastern Washington 3-2 9. McNeese State 5-0 10. Fordham 5-1 11. Sam Houston State 3-2 12. Youngstown State 3-2 13. Richmond 4-1 14. Northern Iowa 2-3 15. Eastern Kentucky 3-2 16. Montana State 3-2 17. Portland State 4-1 18. Harvard 4-0 19. Montana 3-3 20. New Hampshire 3-2 21. Southeastern Louisiana 3-2 22. Liberty 3-3 23. Charleston Southern 4-1 24. Villanova 2-3 William & Mary 3-2 Other Receiving Votes: North Carolina A&T,
Indiana State, Western Illinois, North Dakota, Alcorn State, Dartmouth, Cal Poly, Lamar, Furman, Samford, Bethune-Cookman, Jacksonville, South Carolina State, Central Arkansas, Idaho State, Princeton.
Kickoff Returned for Touchdown: Rodney Randle, Jr. (87 yards) at Southeastern Louisiana (10/1/2015) Punt Returned for a Touchdown: Ronnie Jones, Jr. (38 yards) vs. Texas College (Sept. 13, 2014) Interception Returned for a Touchdown: DaQuan Stewart (56 yards) vs. Houston Baptist (Nov. 1, 2014) Fumble Returned for a Touchdown: Matt Johnson (0 yards) vs. Mississippi College (Sept. 20, 2014) Run from Scrimmage of 50+ Yards: Kade Harrington (80 yards) vs. Abilene Christian (Oct. 10, 2015) Pass of 50+ Yards: Kade Harrington (77 yards) from Carson Earp at Sam Houston State (Sept. 19, 2015) Individual Rushed for 100 + Yards: Kade Harrington (347 yards) vs. Abilene Christian (Oct. 10, 2015) Individual Rushed for 200+ Yards: Kade Harrington (347 yards) vs. Abilene Christian (Oct. 10, 2015) Individual Passed for 300+ Yards: Caleb Berry (327 yards) at McNeese State (Nov. 22 2014) Individual Passed for 400+ Yards: Caleb Berry (554 yards) at Central Arkansas (Nov. 8, 2014) Team Accounted for 30 or More First Downs: 43 at Central Arkansas (Nov. 8, 2014) Team Rushed for 300+ Yards: 391 vs. Abilene Christian (Oct. 10, 2015) Team Had 500+ Yards of Total Offense: 521 vs. Abilene Christian (Oct. 10, 2015) Team Scored 40+ Points: 44 vs. Abilene Christian (Oct. 10, 2015) Team Scored 50+ Points: 66 vs. Bacone College (Sept. 5, 2015) Team Recorded a Safety: vs. Bacone College (Sept. 21, 2013) Team Recorded a Shutout: vs. Texas College (Sept. 13, 2014) Media Information
Head coach Ray Woodard will conduct a weekly press conference on Monday afternoons at 2 p.m. in the team meeting room of the Dauphin Athletic Complex. Woodard will also be available on the SLC Weekly Teleconference every Tuesday morning throughout the season. The teleconference begins at 10:30 a.m., with Woodard going on at 11:10 a.m. Please contact the Lamar Media Relations Office at (409) 880-8329 for the dial-in number and access code. Requested LU players will be available for interviews every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday an hour prior to practice. Media are invited to watch Tuesday practice until 5 p.m. when it will then become closed. Lamar players and coaches will not be available for pregame interviews on gameday.
Lamar Football Game Notes Ray Woodard Head Coach 29-34/Fifth Season
Ray Woodard has been at the helm of the Lamar University football program since its resurrection six years ago -- a program that has seen incredible growth under Woodard’s direction. Since an impressive five-win campaign in its first season back, Cardinals’ fans have been witness to the consistent growth of the program -- a growth that has come at an accelerated rate over the course of the past two seasons. As if trying to make a statement in the 2013 season-opener, the Cardinals set nine school records in the game -- which would be just a sample of things to come. Lamar set or tied nearly 50 team and individual records in 2013 and had three players receive All-America honors. In addition to the three All-Americans, Lamar also had a record 10 players named to the All-Southland Conference team, including three first-team selections. Freshman running back Kade Harrington was named Southland Freshman of the Year, while senior defensive end Jesse Dickson was named league defensive player of the year by CollegeSportsMadness.com. Woodard’s young charges continued the record-setting pace in 2014, which was capped by LU tying a school record for wins as a fouryear program. Adding to the excitement of the eight-win season, Lamar picked up the record-setting victory at rival McNeese State on a field goal with seconds remaining. The win was LU’s first against McNeese and against a nationally-ranked opponent since the sport’s return to Beaumont. For LU, the 2013 and 2014 seasons stand as the most successful two-year stretch since the program won 13 games between 1973 and 1974. In addition to the big wins and record-setting performances, more than 20 Cardinals have been named All-Southland Conference, including five All-Americans. To cap off the Cardinals success on the gridiron three players received invites to NFL camps. All told, Woodard has produced 37 All-SLC selections, including four first-team players, five All-Americans -- including one Freshman All-American -- one CFPA National Punter Returner of the Year, one SLC Newcomer of the Year, one league freshman of the year and a conference student-athlete of the year. Woodard’s troops have made a habit of rewriting the LU record books during his time in Beaumont. In 2011, the Cardinals set seven individual and six team records. The 2011 season marked the first year LU was able to compete as a full member of the Southland Conference and Woodard guided the Cards to a pair of conference road wins on their way to a 4-7 overall record and a 2-5 league mark. LU made its historic return to the gridiron in 2010. Not only did the Cardinals take the field for the first time since 1989, but they turned a lot of heads with their immediate success. In their very first game - at McNeese State - LU set a school record with 429 passing yards. McNeese was ranked 11th in the nation when the Cardinals put a scare into the Cowboys before falling 30-27. A week later, playing its home opener in front of 16,600 red clad fans, LU earned its first victory in over two decades by a 21-14 margin over Webber International. Woodard guided the Cardinals to a 5-6 overall record that season, which included a 4-2 mark in newly refurbished Provost Umphrey Stadium while playing in front of capacity crowds in their first four home games. Woodard was named the eighth football coach at LU by University President James Simmons and then athletics director Billy Tubbs
Woodard vs. All Opponents
Opponent Abilene Christian Bacone College Baylor Central Arkansas Georgia State Grambling State Hawai’i Houston Baptist Incarnate Word Langston Louisiana Tech UL-Lafayette McMurry McNeese State Mississippi College Nicholls North Dakota Northwestern State Oklahoma Panhandle State Oklahoma State Prairie View A&M Sam Houston State South Alabama South Dakota Southeastern Louisiana Stephen F. Austin Texas A&M Texas College Texas State Webber International Totals
W-L Home Away 2-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-4 0-2 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-1 2-0 0-0 1-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-0 1-4 0-2 1-2 1-0 1-0 0-0 4-0 2-0 2-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-3 0-1 0-2 2-0 2-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-0 1-5 0-3 1-2 0-2 0-1 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-4 0-2 2-2 1-3 1-2 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 2-0 2-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-0 1-0 0-0 29-34 21-13 8-21
on May 19, 2008. He came to LU after serving three seasons at Navarro College - the first two as defensive coordinator and the final as head coach. His 2007 squad went 9-3 and advanced to the conference playoffs for the first time in six seasons. Woodard also had a successful playing career, from his days at Corrigan-Camden HS to Kilgore College and the University of Texas to five years in the NFL. After earning 13 letters in four sports at Corrigan-Camden from 1975-79, he walked on at Kilgore College then went on to become a two-time All-America selection as a defensive tackle from 1980-81. Woodard then finished his college career at Texas under coach Fred Akers. As a senior, Woodard and the Longhorns posted a perfect 11-0 regular-season mark, captured the Southwest Conference championship and finished the season ranked fifth in the nation. Woodard was selected in the eighth round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He spent the next five seasons with the Chargers, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. He was a member of the Broncos’ 1986 AFC champion squad and Super Bowl team. Woodard received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and history from Sam Houston State in 1988 and his master’s in education from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1991. Woodard received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership last October. Woodard and the former Penne Striedel have been married since March 1982. The couple has one daughter, Jessica, who was married in April 2010, to Eric Martin. Woodard and his wife also became proud grandparents on April 23, 2012, as Trey DeSoto Martin was welcomed into the world.
Lamar Football Game Notes 2015 Lamar Depth Chart X 7 80 A 9 6 LT 60 72 LG 70 63 C 69 74 RG 58 66 RT 76 73 Z 3 4 Y 84 88 RB 8 27 QB 11 or 10 K PK P
46 31 46 96 31 39
Offense
Michael Handy Martell Hawthorne Reggie Begelton Gee Gladney Cody Elenz Ethan Cothen Dante Catteneo Connor Ward Matthew Oubre Kevin Greif Bret Treadway Chase Woods Justin Brock Joseph Gonzales Devonn Brown Jayce Nelson DeAndre Jennings Duncan McVey Kade Harrington Keegan Mitchell Carson Earp Joe Minden Alex Ball Juan Carranco Alex Ball Josh Davis Juan Carranco Hunter James
Bacone College at Baylor at Sam Houston State at Southeastern Louisiana Abilene Christian at Northwestern State Central Arkansas at Houston Baptist Nicholls at Incarnate Word McNeese State
5-11 6-4 6-0 5-9 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-4 5-9 6-2 6-1 6-4 5-9 5-6 6-4 6-2
180 195 200 180 290 287 290 300 290 260 280 315 315 320 150 200 240 220 190 180 210 210
Jr. LE 90 Fr. 99 Sr. NT 65 Sr. 95 Sr. RE 94 Fr. 92 Jr. Sam 24 So. 28 So. Mike 40 So. 55 Jr. MO 44 Fr. 38 Sr. Will 91 Fr. 51 Sr. LC 23 Sr. 21 Jr. LS 29 Fr. 25 Jr. RS 2 Fr. 10 Jr. RC 15 Sr. 20 Special Teams
6-3 5-10 6-3 6-0 5-10 6-0
230 175 230 215 175 175
So. Jr. So. So. Jr. Fr.
X A Handy Begelton Handy Begelton Handy Begelton Handy Begelton Handy Begelton
Defense Larance Hale Corbin Carr Omar Tebo Josh Frost Larry Carroll Koby Couron Mike Hargis Zach Johnson Shawn Jones Matt Johnson Ronnie Jones Eddie McGill Logan Moss Ty Alexander Lloyd Julian Michael Sheridan Xavier Bethany Tommie Barrett DaQuan Stewart Davon Jernigan Seth Ellis Rodney Randle
DS 43 Brent Nicholson 54 Zach Roberts H 31 Juan Carranco 4 Jayce Nelson KR 20 Rodney Randle 7 Michael Handy PR 4 Jayce Nelson 7 Michael Handy Offensive Starters
6-2 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-4 5-11 5-10 5-10 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-1 5-10
6-2 6-1 5-10 6-2 5-10 5-11 6-2 5-11
280 245 330 320 315 250 220 200 225 210 235 240 205 190 170 180 195 181 170 185 180 200 246 232 175 200 200 180 200 180
Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So.
LT LG C RG RT Z Y RB QB Elenz Ward Oubre Treadway Brock Brown Jennings Harrington Minden Elenz Ward Oubre Treadway Brock Brown Jennings Harrington Earp Elenz Cattaneo Oubre Treadway Brock Brown Jennings Harrington Earp Elenz Cattaneo Oubre Treadway Brock Brown Jennings Harrington Earp Elenz Cattaneo Oubre Treadway Brock Brown Jennings Harrington Minden
Defensive Starters DE NT DE Sam/DB Mike Mo Will LC LS RS RC Bacone College Miles Tebo Carroll Hargis S. Jones R. Jones Moss Julian Bethany Stewart Ellis at Baylor Hale Tebo Carroll Hargis S. Jones R. Jones Moss Julian Bethany Stewart Ellis at Sam Houston State Hale Frost Carroll T. Barrett S. Jones R. Jones Moss Julian Bethany Stewart Ellis at Southeastern Louisiana Hale Tebo Carroll Hargis S. Jones R. Jones Moss Julian Bethany T. Barrett Ellis Abilene Christian Hale Tebo Carroll Hargis S. Jones R. Jones Moss Julian Bethany T. Barrett Ellis at Northwestern State Central Arkansas at Houston Baptist Nicholls at Incarnate Word McNeese State
Lamar Football Game Notes Lamar Record Book
Career Receptions
Name Rec. 1. Reggie Begelton, 2012-Pres. 201
Career Receiving Yards
Name Yds 1. Reggie Begelton, 2012-Pres. 2,181
Career TD Receptions
Name TDs 1. Mark Roberts, 2013-14 21 2. Reggie Begelton, 2012-Pres. 20
Career All-Purpose Yards
Name Yds. 1. Burton Murchison, 1984-87 4,203 2. Sammy Carpenter, 1951-54 4,005 3. Kade Harrington, 2013-Pres. 3,202 4. Ranzy Levias, 1984-87 2,821 5. Doug Matthews, 1969-72 2,681 6. Kevin Johnson, 2012-14 2,523 7. Herbert Harris, 1979-82 2,459 8. J.E. Whitmore, 1955-58 2,323 9. Ben Booker, 1978-81 2,320 10. Ronnie Gebauer, 1967-70 2,314 11. Howard Robinson, 1976-79 2,308 --Reggie Begelton, 2012-Pres. 2,210
Career Total Offense Yards
Name Yds. 1. Caleb Berry, 2011-14 8,290 2. John Evans, 1986-89 6,379 3. Phillip Primm, 1963-66 4,379 4. Andre Bevil, 2010-11 3,931 5. Larry Haynes, 1978-79 3,767 6. Burton Murchison, 1985-88 3,743 7. Shad Smith, 1985-88 3,493 8. Windell Herbert, 1959-62 3,368 9. Sammy Carpenter, 1951-54 3,104 10. Fred Hessen, 1981-82 2,849 --Kade Harrington, 2013-Pres. 2,453
Career Rushing
Name Yds. 1. Burton Murchison, 1984-87 3,598 2. Sammy Carpenter, 1951-54 2,703 3. Kade Harrington, 2013-Pres. 2,453
Career 100-Yard Rushing Games
Name Games 1. Burton Murchison 13 2. Kade Harrington 9 3. Doug Matthews 7 Sammy Carpenter 4 Tommy Smiley 4 6. Ben Booker 3 Floyd Dorsey 3 DePauldrick Garrett 3 George Landry 3 Carl Harris 3
Career Scoring
Name Pts. 1. Sammy Carpenter, 1951-54 198 Kade Harrington, 2013-Pres. 198 3. Justin Stout, 2010-13 184 4. Doug Matthews, 1969-72 172 5. Burton Murchison, 1984-87 170 6. Jabo Leonard, 1972-75 149 7. Mike Andrie, 1984-87 143 8. Mike Marlow, 1978-81 141 9. Mark Roberts, 2013-14 130 10. Harold LaFitte, 1962-65 128 11. Reggie Begelton, 2012-Pres. 114
Southland Record Book Receptions
Name Comp. 1. Simmie Yarborough, SLU 229 2. Cordell Roberson, SFA 221 3. Matt Dominguez, SHSU 211 4. Gralyn Crawford, SFA 203 5. Reggie Begelton, LU 201
Receiving Yards
Name Yds 1. Matt Dominguez, SHSU 3,273 2. Cordell Roberson, SFA 3,191 3. Joey Hamilton, JSU 2,903 4. Simmie Yarborough, SLU 2,780 5. Roger Carr, LTU 2,717 6. Dominique Edison, SFA 2,696 7. Dezmin Lewis, UCA 2,668 8. Jermaine Martin, McN 2,636 9. Jonathon Cooper, SHSU 2,617 10. Chris Jefferson, SFA 2,571 --Reggie Begelton, LU 2,181
Touchdown Receptions
Name TDs 1. Cordell Roberson, SFA 39 2. Cameron Luke, TXSt. 32 3. Simmie Yarborough, SLU 30 4. Dominique Edison, SFA 28 5. Matt Dominguez, SHSU 27 6. Jonathon Cooper, SHSU 24 Dezmin Lewis, UCA 24 8. Joey Hamilton, JSU 23 9. David Brown, UNT 22 Mikhael Ricks, SFA 22 --Reggie Begelton, LU 20
Lamar University Overall Team Statistics (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games Team Statistics
LU
SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game Neutral Site Games
Score by Quarters Lamar University Opponents
217 43.4 54 101 57 37 7 1341 1464 123 198 6.8 268.2 13 961 82-135-4 7.1 11.7 192.2 14 2302 333 6.9 460.4 16-418 12-104 5-68 26.1 8.7 13.6 11-2 54-451 90.2 25-926 37.0 36.8 41-2630 64.1 41.6 29:12 23/63 37% 2/6 33% 13-75 0 28 7-7 0-0 (24-25) 96% (18-25) 72% (28-28) 100% 22804 2/11402 1st
42 40
2nd
97 22
3rd
37 47
4th
41 64
OT
0 0
Total 217 173
OPP
173 34.6 14 112 54 48 10 941 1126 185 223 4.2 188.2 12 1374 92-156-5 8.8 14.9 274.8 11 2315 379 6.1 463.0 25-524 3-5 4-44 21.0 1.7 11.0 11-8 46-385 77.0 26-1089 41.9 37.1 32-1949 60.9 36.1 30:48 27/73 37% 7/12 58% 1-10 0 23 4-5 0-0 (17-20) 85% (14-20) 70% (19-20) 95% 59127 3/19709 0/0
Lamar University Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games Rushing
Harrington, Kade Harris, Carl Earp, Carson Raleigh, Emmitt Atoyebi, Emmanuel Mitchell, Keegan Begelton, Reggie McKenzie, Blake Handy, Michael Gladney, Gratian Minden, Joe TEAM Total Opponents Passing
Earp, Carson Minden, Joe Total Opponents Receiving
Begelton, Reggie Handy, Michael Brown, Devonn Harrington, Kade Gladney, Gratian Jennings, DeAndre Langley, Brendan Nelson, Jayce Hawthorne, Martell Harris, Carl Total Opponents
gp
att
gain loss
net avg td
5 96 859 26 833 8.7 8 5 23 179 8 171 7.4 1 4 18 159 5 154 8.6 0 5 16 76 5 71 4.4 1 1 4 59 0 59 14.8 1 3 13 58 2 56 4.3 1 5 4 36 0 36 9.0 0 1 1 11 0 11 11.0 0 5 3 15 8 7 2.3 0 5 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 4 9 11 12 -1 -0.1 1 4 10 0 57 -57 -5.7 0 5 198 1464 123 1341 6.8 13 5 223 1126 185 941 4.2 12
gp
4 4 5 5
gp
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 5
effic comp-att-int
150.54 37-68-1 147.10 45-67-3 148.83 82-135-4 149.82 92-156-5 no.
yds
30 288 13 116 9 161 9 155 5 79 5 49 4 51 3 23 2 25 2 14 82 961 92 1374
avg
9.6 8.9 17.9 17.2 15.8 9.8 12.8 7.7 12.5 7.0 11.7 14.9
pct
lg avg/g
80 31 42 15 22 11 14 11 13 1 4 0 80 46
yds td
54.4 527 7 67.2 434 7 60.7 961 14 59.0 1374 11 td
5 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 14 11
lg avg/g
26 34 74 77 36 12 20 13 19 9 77 67
57.6 23.2 32.2 31.0 15.8 9.8 10.2 4.6 8.3 2.8 192.2 274.8
166.6 34.2 38.5 14.2 59.0 18.7 7.2 11.0 1.4 0.2 -0.2 -14.2 268.2 188.2 lg avg/g
77 36 77 67
131.8 108.5 192.2 274.8
Punt Returns
no.
9 2 1 12 3
103 -1 2 104 5
Interceptions
no.
yds avg td
Kick Returns
no.
15 1 16 25
411 7 418 524
1 0 1 0
87 7 87 59
Fumble Returns
no.
yds avg td
lg
Nelson, Jayce Randle, Rodney Ellis, Seth Total Opponents Bethany, Xavier Randle, Rodney Ellis, Seth Total Opponents Randle, Rodney Handy, Michael Total Opponents Total Opponents
2 2 1 5 4
0 0
yds avg td
17 51 0 68 44
11.4 -0.5 2.0 8.7 1.7
8.5 25.5 0.0 13.6 11.0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0
yds avg td
27.4 7.0 26.1 21.0
0 0.0 0 0.0
0 0
lg
44 15 2 44 5 lg
17 51 0 51 49 lg
0 0
Lamar University Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games
Scoring
Harrington, Kade Ball, Alex Begelton, Reggie Brown, Devonn Handy, Michael Raleigh, Emmitt Atoyebi, Emmanuel Mitchell, Keegan Hawthorne, Martell Langley, Brendan Minden, Joe Harris, Carl Gladney, Gratian Randle, Rodney Jennings, DeAndre Total Opponents Field Goals
Ball, Alex
FG Sequence
Bacone College Baylor Sam Houston State Southeastern La. Abilene Christian
td
fg
9 - 7-7 5 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 28 7-7 23 4-5 fg
kick
28-28 28-28 19-20
PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf
1-2
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0-1
-
pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99
7-7 100.0 0-0 Lamar University
(38) (31) (20),(20) (21),(38),(41)
3-3
3-3
1-1
Opponents
(24) (36) (36) 31,(40) -
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
0-0
pts
Total Offense
- 54 - 49 - 30 - 12 - 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 - 217 1 173
Harrington, Kade Earp, Carson Minden, Joe Harris, Carl Raleigh, Emmitt Atoyebi, Emmanuel Mitchell, Keegan Begelton, Reggie McKenzie, Blake Handy, Michael Gladney, Gratian TEAM Total Opponents
lg blk
41
0
g plays
5 4 4 5 5 1 3 5 1 5 5 4 5 5
rush
pass
total avg/g
96 833 0 833 166.6 86 154 527 681 170.2 76 -1 434 433 108.2 23 171 0 171 34.2 16 71 0 71 14.2 4 59 0 59 59.0 13 56 0 56 18.7 4 36 0 36 7.2 1 11 0 11 11.0 3 7 0 7 1.4 1 1 0 1 0.2 10 -57 0 -57 -14.2 333 1341 961 2302 460.4 379 941 1374 2315 463.0
Punting
no. yds avg
Kickoffs
no. yds avg tb ob retn
Carranco, Juan Total Opponents Ball, Alex Total Opponents
lg tb
25 926 37.0 53 25 926 37.0 53 26 1089 41.9 57
41 2630 64.1 16 41 2630 64.1 16 32 1949 60.9 15
fc i20 50+ blk
0 11 0 11 1 10
4 4 6
2 2 6
0 0 0
net ydln
0 0 21.0 41.6 0 26.1 36.1
23 28
Lamar University Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games All Purpose
Harrington, Kad Randle, Rodney Begelton, Reggi Harris, Carl Brown, Devonn Earp, Carson Handy, Michael Nelson, Jayce Gladney, Gratia Raleigh, Emmitt Atoyebi, Emman Mitchell, Keegan Langley, Brenda Jennings, DeAn Hawthorne, Mart Bethany, Xavier McKenzie, Blake Ellis, Seth Minden, Joe TEAM Total Opponents
g
rush
rcv
5 833 155 5 0 0 5 36 288 5 171 14 5 0 161 4 154 0 5 7 116 5 0 23 5 1 79 5 71 0 1 59 0 3 56 0 5 0 51 5 0 49 3 0 25 5 0 0 1 11 0 5 0 0 4 -1 0 4 -57 0 5 1341 961 5 941 1374
pr
0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 103 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 104 5
kr
0 411 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 418 524
ir
total avg/g
0 988 197.6 51 461 92.2 0 324 64.8 0 185 37.0 0 161 32.2 0 154 38.5 0 130 26.0 0 126 25.2 0 80 16.0 0 71 14.2 0 59 59.0 0 56 18.7 0 51 10.2 0 49 9.8 0 25 8.3 17 17 3.4 0 11 11.0 0 2 0.4 0 -1 -0.2 0 -57 -14.2 68 2892 578.4 44 2888 577.6
Lamar University Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games ## 40 44 25 90 29 15 91 23 20 94 65 55 95 93 62 48 24 2 21 1B 30 28 56 9 92 1A 51 38 42 5 34 3 11 7 26 58 83 85 52
Defensive Leaders
Jones, Shawn Jones, Ronnie Barrett, Tommie Hale, Larance Bethany, Xavier Ellis, Seth Moss, Logan Julian, Lloyd Randle, Rodney Carroll, Larry Tebo, Omar Johnson, Matt Frost, Josh Wowkanyn, William Adams, Seth O'Neill, Kevin Hargis, Mike Stewart, DaQuan Sheridan, Michael Brooks, Chaston Garner, Dedrick Johnson, Zach Miles, Manasseh Begelton, Reggie Couron, Koby Jernigan, Davon Alexander, Ty McGill, Eddie Christianson, Bear Langley, Brendan Ridge, Treston Brown, Devonn Earp, Carson Handy, Michael Randle, Derrion Treadway, Bret Smith, Tate Beaton, Brannon Long, Reggie Total Opponents
gp
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 5 5 3 2 1 5 5 5 5 4 5 2 5 2 1 1 5 5
ua
26 19 19 18 18 19 14 16 15 9 6 3 7 5 4 6 4 5 5 3 3 4 4 5 2 2 2 1 . 2 1 1 1 1 . 1 1 . . 252 200
a
15 12 12 11 10 4 8 5 5 8 9 7 3 4 4 2 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 . 2 1 1 2 2 . 1 . . . 1 . . . . 141 123
Tackles tot
41 31 31 29 28 23 22 21 20 17 15 10 10 9 8 8 7 7 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 . . 393 323
tfl/yds
3.0-4 3.0-14 2.0-8 9.0-42 1.0-1 3.0-15 5.5-18 1.0-9 . 1.5-2 3.0-8 . . 2.5-10 1.0-1 1.0-3 . 1.0-3 . . 1.0-10 . 1.0-7 . 1.5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0-5 . . 42-164 27-67
Sacks no-yds
1.0-1 2.0-13 . 3.0-18 . . 3.0-14 1.0-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0-10 . 1.0-7 . 1.0-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-75 1-10
Pass defense int-yds brup
. . . . 2-17 1-0 . . 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68 4-44
2 1 . 1 1 4 . 1 4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . 1 . 20 18
qbh
. . . 1 . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 9
Fumbles rcv-yds
. 1-0 . . . . . . . 1-0 1-0 . 1-0 2-0 . . . . 1-0 . . . 1-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-0 2-0
ff
1 . . 2 . 1 2 . . 1 . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3
blkd kick
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
saf
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Lamar University Game Superlatives (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes Total Plays Total Offense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By Punts Punting Avg Long Punt Punts inside 20 Long Punt Return
47 391 8.3 4 30 21 261 10.0 5 73 73 551 8.3 66 4 4 28 15 117 2 2 3 9 40.3 53 2 44
vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015)
Lamar University Game Superlatives (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes Total Plays Total Offense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By Punts Punting Avg Long Punt Punts inside 20 Long Punt Return
61 412 7.4 5 44 26 26 373 13.5 4 94 785 8.4 66 1 38 12 93 4 2 9 9 42.7 57 5 5
at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015)
Lamar University Game Superlatives (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes Yards Rushing TD Rushes
Long Rush Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing TD Passes Long Pass Receptions Yards Receiving TD Receptions Long Reception Field Goals Long Field Goal Punts Punting Avg Long Punt Punts inside 20 Long Punt Return Long Kickoff Return Tackles Sacks Tackles For Loss Interceptions
28 347 2 2 2 80 26 16 16 223 4 77 9 101 2 77 3 41 9 40.3 53 2 44 87 15 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 1 1 1 1 1
Harrington, Kade vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Harrington, Kade vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Harrington, Kade at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Harrington, Kade at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Harrington, Kade vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Harrington, Kade vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Minden, Joe vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Minden, Joe vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) Minden, Joe vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Earp, Carson at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Earp, Carson at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Earp, Carson at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Begelton, Reggie at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Brown, Devonn at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Begelton, Reggie at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Harrington, Kade at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Ball, Alex vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Ball, Alex vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Carranco, Juan at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Carranco, Juan at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Carranco, Juan at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Carranco, Juan at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Nelson, Jayce vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) Randle, Rodney at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Jones, Ronnie at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Jones, Ronnie at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Hale, Larance vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Hale, Larance vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) Hale, Larance vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Ellis, Seth at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Randle, Rodney at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Bethany, Xavier at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Bethany, Xavier at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Randle, Rodney vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015)
Lamar University Game Superlatives (as of Oct 10, 2015) All games OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes
Yards Rushing TD Rushes Long Rush Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing TD Passes Long Pass Receptions Yards Receiving TD Receptions Long Reception Field Goals
Long Field Goal Punts Punting Avg Long Punt Punts inside 20 Long Punt Return Long Kickoff Return Tackles Sacks Tackles For Loss Interceptions
19 19 19 130 3 46 36 24 342 4 67 9 182 4 67 1 1 1 1 40 9 9 42.7 57 5 5 59 21 1.0 3.5 1 1 1 1
Mackey, Roderic, vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) Roberson, X., at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Sutton, K., at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Linwood,Shock, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Linwood,Shock, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Jefferson,J., at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) P. McKenzie, vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) P. McKenzie, vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) Russell,Seth, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Russell,Seth, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Landor, D., at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Lee,Jay, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Coleman,Corey, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Coleman,Corey, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Smiley, J., at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Pearce, Blake, vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) Callahan,Chris, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Swimberghe, Luc, at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Tatum, J., at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Tatum, J., at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Pearce, Blake, vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) Edwards, Lachla, at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Pearce, Blake, vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) Edwards, Lachla, at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Edwards, Lachla, at Sam Houston State (Sep 19, 2015) Coleman,Corey, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Roberson, X., at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) Wilson, Alex, vs Bacone College (Sep 05, 2015) Oakman,Shawn, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Oakman,Shawn, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Howard,Xavien, at Baylor (Sep 12, 2015) Harris, H., at Southeastern La. (Oct 01, 2015) L. Grady, vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015) J. Butler, vs Abilene Christian (Oct 10, 2015)
Game 1 - 9/5/15 Bacone College Lamar University Score by Quarters Bacone College Lamar University
3 66
1 2 3 4 F 0 0 0 3 3 14 31 14 7 66
Scoring Summary 1st 13:35 LU Handy 9 pass from Minden (Ball kick) 7:04 LU Jennings 12 pass from Minden (Ball kick) 2nd 8:37 LU Ball 38 yd field goal 7:14 LU Harrington 5 run (Ball kick) 2:25 LU Hawthorne 19 pass from Earp (Ball kick) 1:55 LU Mitchell 1 run (Ball kick) 1:06 LU Begelton 21 pass from Earp (Ball kick) 3rd 7:41 LU Gladney 36 pass from Minden (Ball kick) 1:43 LU Raleigh 1 run (Ball kick) 4th 6:03 BC Pearce 24 yd field goal 4:55 LU Atoyebi 22 run (Ball kick) Team Statistics BC LU First Downs 3 28 Rushes-Yards (Net) 28-55 40-264 Passing Yards (Net) 27 261 Passing C-A-I 14-4-0 26-21-0 Total Offense 82 525 Fumbles-Lost 4-3 4-1 Penalties-Yards 11-83 10-80 Punts-Avg. 9-42.7 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 8-86 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-45 2-67 Interceptions-Return Yards 0-0 0-0 Possession Time 27:46 32:14 3rd Down Conversions 0 of 10 8 of 12 4th Down Conversions 1 of 1 6 of 7 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 4-32
7-0 14-0 17-0 24-0 31-0 38-0 45-0 52-0 59-0 59-3 66-3
Individual Stats Rushing BC - Mackey 19-91; McGee 3--4 LU - Raleigh 9-66 1 TD; Atoyebi 4-59 1 TD Passing BC - Seward 14-4-0 27 yds LU - Minden 20-16-0 170 yds 3 TDs; Earp 6-5-0 91 2 TDs Receiving BC - Dunams 2-17; Mackey 1-6 LU - Handy 5-63 1 TD; Begelton 4-37 1 TD
BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar University football team got the 2015 season started in dominant fashion defeating an outmanned Bacone College squad, 66-3, Saturday night at Provost Umphrey Stadium. The victory kept LU undefeated in home openers since the sport’s return, and is the Cardinals fifth win in its last six games dating back to last season. It didn’t take long for the Cards to get into the scoring act. After the defense forced a turnover on the second play from scrimmage, the offense, led by senior Joe Minden, found Michael Handy for a nine-yard strike on the third play from scrimmage. The Cardinals’ defense then forced a three-and-out, but a muffed return gave the ball back to Bacone and kept the defense on the field. Led by freshman defensive end Larance Hale, the Cardinals got the ball right back. Hale popped Bacone’s Roderick Mackey on the very next play jarring the ball loose. LU got the ball back and Minden again had the Cardinals on the move. Minden guided the Cardinals on a 10-play, 70-yard drive that took nearly four minutes off the clock. The drive was capped by a 12 yard pass to junior college transfer DeAndre Jennings. True to his word, head coach Ray Woodard got junior Carson Earp in the game early. The junior college transfer started the second quarter and led LU on an 11-play drive that ended in a 38-yard Alex Ball field goal. After the LU defense forced another three-and-out, the Cardinals were on the march again. Set up by a 17-yard punt return from Jayce Nelson, LU had the ball first and 10 from the visitors 39. After completing a 34-yard pass to Handy, Earp then turned around and handed the ball to preseason All-Southland Conference running back Kade Harrington for his first touchdown of the season. Before the half was over, Earp led the Cardinals to three more scores to take an insurmountable 45-0 lead into the locker room. The Cardinals recorded 329, of their 525 yards of total offense in the opening half. While the offense appeared to be in midseason form, the defense didn’t give an inch. The Warriors could manage only 45 yards of offense, including just 19 through the air in the opening half of action. Woodard made sure to rotate the quarterbacks equally throughout the contest although Minden attempted 20 passes, while Earp only six. True freshman Brett Cox also got in the game but didn’t register a pass. Minden ended the game 16-of-20 for 170 yards and three touchdowns, while Earp was 5-of-6 for 91 yards and two scores. The duo connected with eight different receivers, led by Handy’s five receptions for 63 yards. Due to LU’s lead at halftime, both head coaches and the officials agreed to play only 10-minute quarters in the second half. The Warriors never seriously threatened LU in the final 20 minutes but did crack the scoreboard with 6:03 remaining in the game.
Game 2 - 9/12/15 Lamar University 31 Baylor 66 Score by Quarters Lamar University Baylor
1 2 3 4 F 7 14 3 7 31 13 22 14 17 66
Scoring Summary 1st 10:50 BU Linwood 1 yd run (Callahan kick) 0-7 5:36 LU Harrington 11 yd run (Ball kick) 7-7 1:17 BU Coleman 42 yd pass from Russell (Edmiston run failed) 7-13 2nd 13:07 LU Harrington 1 yd run (Ball kick) 14-13 10:32 BU Coleman 21 yd pass from Russell (Chafin rush) 14-21 4:34 LU Minden 1 yd run (Ball kick) 21-21 3:51 BU Coleman 61 yd pass from Russell (Callahan kick) 21-28 :35 BU Linwood 13 yd run (Callahan kick) 21-35 3rd 14:04 BU Coleman 34 yd pass from Russell (Callahan kick) 21-42 8:23 LU Ball 31 yd field goal 24-42 2:33 BU Linwood 7 yd run (Callahan kick) 24-49 4th 12:14 BU Callahan 36 field goal 24-52 9:28 BU Jefferson 46-yd run (Callahan kick) 24-59 6:40 LU Langley 20 yd pass from Minden (Ball kick) 31-59 1:40 BU Stidham 13 yd run (Callahan kick) 31-66 Team Statistics LU BU First Downs 19 38 Rushes-Yards (Net) 43-173 56-412 Passing Yards (Net) 167 373 Passing C-A-I 30-18-1 38-26-3 Total Offense 340 785 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards 15-117 12-93 Punts-Avg. 9-37.8 2-39.5 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-5 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-103 3-55 Interceptions-Return Yards 3-51 1--7 Possession Time 33:05 26:55 3rd Down Conversions 4 of 13 3 of 11 4th Down Conversions 0 of 0 3 of 4 Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-15 1-10 Individual Stats Rushing LU - Harris 6-58; Harrington 16-56 2 TDs BU - Linwood 18-130 3 TDs; Jefferson 12-121 1 TD Passing LU - Earp 19-10-0 70 yds; Minden 11-8-1 97 1 TD BU - Russell 34-23-3 342 yds 4 TDs Receiving LU - Begelton 10-96; Handy 2-8 BU - Lee 9-111; Coleman 6-182 4 TDs
WACO, Texas – The Lamar University football team stood toe-to-toe with the fourth-ranked Baylor Bears and gave them a scare before BU pulled away late. The Bears took advantage of 15 LU penalties to record the 66-31 victory in front of more than 44,000 fans in McLane Stadium. The Cardinals finished the night with 340 yards of total offense, including 173 on the ground. Junior Kade Harrington had 16 carries for 56 yards and two scores, while senior Carl Harris added 58 yards on six carries, all in the second half. LU’s two quarterbacks continued to impress as junior Carson Earp finished the night completing 10-of-19 passes for 70 yards, and carried the ball six times for 39 yards. Senior Joe Minden was 8-of-11 for 97 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for a score. Preseason first-team All-Southland Conference selection Reggie Begelton was LU’s top target finishing the night with 10 catches for 96 yards. Junior Tommie Barrett led the Cardinals with 12 tackles on the night. He was one of two LU players in double digits as Lloyd Julian added 10. The first half was a back-and-forth affair that saw the Bears take a lead only to have LU come back to tie the game. Big Red took their first lead of the game following Harrington second rushing touchdown of the night followed by Alex Ball’s extra point. Following another Baylor score, the Cardinals answered right back. This time it was Minden who called his own number crossing the goal line from a yard out. The Bears scored two touchdowns in the final four minutes of the first half to take a 35-21 lead into the locker room. LU would score first in the second half on a 31-yard Ball field goal which was set up by a interception and return from freshman Rodney Randle, but that would be LU’s final score until midway through the fourth quarter as BU rattled off 17 straight points to take a commanding 59-24 lead. Both teams tacked on a touchdown late in the game for the final score.
Game 3 - 9/19/15 Lamar University Sam Houston State Score by Quarters Lamar University Sam Houston State
1 14 14
2 21 0
3 0 9
46 49 4 14 23
F 49 46
Scoring Summary 1st 9:20 LU Begelton 4 yd pass from Earp (Ball kick) 7-0 7:50 SHSU Louis 46 yd pass from Briscoe (Swimberghe kick) 7-7 4:01 LU Begelton 19 yd pass from Earp (Ball kick) 14-7 2:18 SHSU Williams 8 yd pass from Johnson (Swimberghe kick) 14-14 2nd 12:40 LU Harrington 77 yd pass from Earp (Ball kick) 21-14 5:51 LU Harrington 5 yd run (Ball kick) 28-14 1:29 LU Brown 18 yd pass from Earp (Ball kick) 35-14 3rd 9:06 SHSU Swimberghe 36 yd FG 35-17 1:08 SHSU Williams 5 yd run (Johnson pass failed) 35-23 4th 14:55 SHSU Team Safety 35-25 9:17 LU Harris 27 yd run (Ball kick) 42-25 7:51 SHSU Thomas 55 yd pass from Johnons (Swimberghe kick) 42-32 3:21 SHSU Johnson 16 yd run (Swimberghe kick) 42-39 2:04 LU Harrington 73 yd run (Ball kick) 49-39 0:58 SHSU Johnson 6 yd run (Swimberghe kick) 49-46 Team Statistics LU SHSU First Downs 20 30 Rushes-Yards (Net) 41-328 49-194 Passing Yards (Net) 328 194 Passing C-A-I 25-14-1 43-24-0 Total Offense 551 560 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 11-105 9-89 Punts-Avg. 7-40.3 9-42.2 Punt Returns-Yards 3-11 2-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-86 5-81 Interceptions-Return Yards 0-0 0-0 Possession Time 27:00 33:00 3rd Down Conversions 4 of 13 10 of 22 4th Down Conversions 1 of 1 1 of 1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-13 0-0 Individual Stats Rushing SHSU - Johnson 15-107 2 TD; Overstreet 12-37 LU - Harrington 24-230 2 TDs; Harris 6-62 1 TD Passing LU - Earp 25-14-0 223 yds 4 TDs SHSU - Johnson 25-15-0 235 yds 2 TDs; Briscoe 18-9-0 131 yds 1 TD Receiving LU - Begelton 5-24 2 TDs; Brown 4-101 1 TD SHSU - Louis 6-151 1 TD; Thomas 4-112 1 TD
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – The Lamar University Cardinals recorded one of the biggest upsets in program history, and one of the largest in the country this season, after defeating the No. 3 Sam Houston State Bearkats, 49-46, at Bowers Stadium. The victory gave LU (2-1/1-0 SLC) its second-straight win over a ranked FCS program, and its first against SHSU since bringing back football. It also marked the program’s second win ever in Huntsville and its first since 1959. Junior Kade Harrington had a career night both running and receiving the ball. He recorded a career-high 230 yards on 24 carries with two scores, and caught two passes for 83 yards and touchdown. He broke a 63-year old record with his 313 all-purpose yards in the game. Senior Devonn Brown caught four passes for 101 yards incluing one for a score from quarterback Carson Earp. The junior college transfer competed 14-of-25 passes for 223 yards and four touchdowns. It was a game of punch, counterpunch for the first quarter as the Cards would score only to see SHSU battle right back to tie the game. That came to an end at the start of the second where LU rattled off 21 unanswered points to take a 35-14 lead into the locker room. The Cardinals recorded nearly 400 yards of total offense in the opening half, including 183 on the ground. Harrington led LU with 12 carries for 97 yards and score, and also added two catches for 83 yards and a touchdown in the first 30 minutes, but the third quarter was a different story. LU was held to eight yards of total offense in the third as the nationally ranked Kats rallied back to pull within three points with 3:21 remaining. Big Red responded immediately to nullify Sam Houston’s momentum. Just over a minute later Harrington took a handoff from Earp and took it 73 yards for the score ending all thoughts of a comeback for the ‘Kats. Harrington’s 230 rushing yards are the most by a Cardinal since the 1985 season, and the second-best single-game mark in program history, just 29 yards shy of Burton Murchison’s single-game record which was set that same season. Senior receiver Reggie Begelton caught two TD passes to move into second all-time on the school’s career touchdown receptions list (18).
Game 4 - 10/1/15 Lamar University Southeastern Louisiana
27 30
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 F Lamar University 0 14 10 3 27 Southeastern Louisiana 13 0 10 7 30 Scoring Summary 1st 12:59 SLU Smiley 67 yd pass from Landor (Tatum kick) 1:14 SLU Landor 5 yd run (Tatum kick failed) 2nd 10:40 LU Begelton 26 yd pass from Earp (Ball kick) 5:05 LU Harrington three yd run (Ball kick) 3rd 11:27 LU Ball 20 yd FG 5:53 SLU Tatum 40 yd FG 5:41 LU Randle 87 yd kickoff return (Ball kick) 2:37 SLU Landor 5 yd run (Tatum kick) 4th 8:00 LU Ball 20 yd FG 1:19 SLU Sutton 1 yd run (Tatum kick) Team Statistics LU SLU First Downs 14 19 Rushes-Yards (Net) 27-185 61-256 Passing Yards (Net) 180 283 Passing C-A-I 28-13-1 21-12-1 Total Offense 365 539 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-2 Penalties-Yards 7-65 8-68 Punts-Avg. 5-37.2 1-42.0 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-114-1 4-108 Interceptions-Return Yards 1-17 1-49 Possession Time 20:21 39:39 3rd Down Conversions 2 of 11 10 of 18 4th Down Conversions 0 of 2 2 of 4 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0
0-7 0-13 7-13 14-13 17-13 17-16 24-16 24-23 27-23 30-27
Individual Stats Rushing LU - Harrington 20-152 1 TD; Earp 4-20 SLU - Roberson 19-91; Sutton 19-66 1 TD Passing LU - Earp 18-8-1 143 yds 1 TD; Minden 10-5-0 37 yds SLU - Landor 20-12-1 283 1 TD Receiving LU - Begelton 8-95 1 TD; Harrington 2-47 SLU - Smiley 5-135 1 TD; Bossier 2-78
HAMMOND, La. – A touchdown with less than two minutes remaining put an end to the Lamar University Cardinals third consecutive upset of a ranked Southland team as the No. 22 Southeastern Louisiana Lions survived a scare, 30-27, at Strawberry Stadium. The Cards fell to 2-2 on the season, and 1-1 in league play. The Cardinals finished the night with 365 yards of total offense, while the Lions ended the night with 539, including 256 on the ground. One of the more telling stats of the game was the amount of time LU’s defense spent on the field. Southeastern held the ball nearly 20 minutes longer than the Cardinals. Junior Kade Harrington recorded another stellar performance. He carried the ball 20 times for 152 yards and a touchdown. It was his second 100-yard rushing performance of the season, and the eighth of his career. Senior Reggie Begelton hauled in eight passes for 95 yards and a score. Harrington. Harrington also became the fourth back in school history to rush for 2,000 yards in a career, while Begelton became the school’s all-time leader in receiving yards. The game started as a tale of two halves. The Lions started quickly but struggled as the half worn on. It was the opposite end of the spectrum for LU. Big Red came out of the locker room sluggish but got stronger as the half progressed. The Lions jumped out to a 13-0 lead, but LU took advantage of some miscues to rattle off 14 unaswered to take a one-point lead into the locker room, 14-13. The Cards’ first score came on a 26-yard pass from junior Carson Earp to Begelton less than five minutes into the second quarter. Harrington gave the Cardinals their first lead of the game at the 5:05 mark when carried the ball in from three yards out. Harrington’s TD was set up by his very own 55-yard scamper two plays earlier. The half would close with SLU missing a scoring opportunity inside the Cardinals 10 yard line. The two teams alternated scores in the second half. The Cardinals got the scoring started with a 20-yard field goal from Alex Ball early in the third quarter. The Lions answered with a 40-yard field goal of their own, but the cheers were quickly silenced as Beaumont freshman Rodney Randle returned the ensuing kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown. The Lions pulled back within a point after Landor scored on a keeper from five yards out with 2:37 remaining in the quarter. After another missed opportunity by the Lions offense, LU took the ball behind the direction of senior Joe Minden who guided the Cards on a 13-play, 70-yard drive that ended with a Ball 20-yard field goal to give Big Red a 27-23 lead. But, the Lions would have the final laugh as they reclaimed the lead for good with 1:19 on the clock. The Lions’ Kody Sutton capped a 17-play, 79-yard drive that took more than six minutes off the clock when he scored on a one-yard run.
Game 5 - 10/10/15 Abilene Christian Lamar University Score by Quarters Abilene Christian Lamar University
1 0 7
2 0 17
3 14 10
28 44 4 14 10
Scoring Summary 1st 4:05 LU Begelton 10 yd pass from Minden (Ball kick) 2nd 12:07 LU Harrington 80 yd run (Ball kick) 5:28 LU Ball 21 yd field goal 0:26 LU Handy 13 yd pass from Minden (Ball kick) 3rd 9:35 ACU Gilbert 19 pass from McKenzie (Lehr kick) 6:34 LU Ball 38 yd field goal 2:37 LU Brown 8 yd pass from Minden (Ball kick) 1:49 ACU Epps 58 yd pass from McKenzie (Lehr kick) 4th 13:30 ACU Sims 2 yd run (Lehr kick) 11:05 LU Harrington 62 yd run (Ball kick) 2:47 LU Ball 41 yd field goal 0:37 ACU Gilbert 1 yd pass from McKenzie (Lehr ball) Team Statistics ACU LU First Downs 22 20 Rushes-Yards (Net) 29-24 47-391 Passing Yards (Net) 325 130 Passing C-A-I 39-26-1 26-16-2 Total Offense 349 521 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 2-0 Penalties-Yards 6-52 11-84 Punts-Avg. 5-40.8 4-29.5 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-7 Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-235 2-48 Interceptions-Return Yards 2-2 1-0 Possession Time 28:18 31:42 3rd Down Conversions 5 of 12 5 of 14 4th Down Conversions 0 of 2 1 of 1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 4-15
F 28 44 7-0 14-0 17-0 24-0 24-7 27-7 34-7 34-14 34-21 41-21 44-21 44-28
Individual Stats Rushing ACU - Roberson 19-91; Sutton 19-66 1 TD LU - Harrington 28-347 2 TDs; Harris 7-25 Passing ACU - McKenzie 36-24-1 316 yds 3 TDs LU - Minden 26-16-0 130 yds 3 TDs Receiving ACU - Epps 4-99 1 TD; Gilbert 4-36 2 TDs LU - Begelton 4-39 yds 1 TD; Handy 3-24 1 TD
BEAUMONT, Texas – Lamar University running back Kade Harrington rushed for a single-game school and Southland Conference record 347 yards as the Cardinals defeated Abilene Christian (2-3/2-2 SLC), 44-28, Saturday night at Provost Umphrey Stadium. The Cardinals rolled up 521 yards of total offense – including 391 on the ground – as they moved to 3-2 (.600) on the season, and 2-1 (.667) in conference play. Harrington recorded his 347 yards on 28 carries, and finished the night with two touchdown runs. Almost lost in the shuffle of his record-setting performance was that fact that his second touchdown run of the night made him the school’s all-time leading scorer tying Sammy Carpenter who had held the record since 1954. Just for good measure, Harrington also caught three passes for 18 yards, which gave him 365 all-purpose yards on the night setting a new LU single-game mark in that category as well. LU’s defense was able to minimize the damage from the Wildcats’ high-powered offense holding ACU to 349 yards of total offense, and allowed only 24 rushing yards. Senior Seth Ellis led the defense with nine tackles, including two for losses. Junior Larance Hale added eight tackles and a game-high three tackles for losses. Senior Joe Minden, who got the start at quarterback, was 16-for-26 for 130 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with seniors Devonn Brown and Reggie Begelton and junior Michael Handy for the touchdown passes. Begelton’s TD reception was the 20th of his career, just one shy of tying the LU all-time record set by former Cardinals’ All-American Mark Roberts last season. The Cards took the first lead of the game with just over four minutes remaining in the opening quarter. Minden guided the Cardinals on a 13-play, 77-yard drive that ended with a 10-yard pass to Begelton. The drive took 4:47 off the clock, and was the team’s longest drive of the night. LU added its second score early in the second quarter when Harrington took a handoff from the Cards’ 20 and carried it 80 yards untouched for the score. Big Red added 10 more points to take a 24-0 lead into the locker room. The Wildcats were the first to score in the second half when Cedric Gilbert caught a 19-yard pass from ACU quarterback Parker McKenzie. The ACU signal caller ended the night completing 24-of-36 passes for 316 yards and three touchdowns. He was also picked off once by LU freshman Rodney Randle. Despite the ACU score, the visitor were never able to get closer 13 in the second half.