Giffen's FG in 3rd OT lifts Lamar over Sam Houston St. 20-17
Bailey Giffen kicked a 27-yard field goal and Michael Lawson had an interception in the third overtime to give Lamar a 20-17 victory over Sam Houston State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Lamar Cardinals
20
Sam Houston State Bearkats
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAM | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| SHSU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | W 45-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | W 52-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Houston Christian Huskies | W 35-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ SE Louisiana Lions | L 31-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 38-35 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 20-17
Bailey Giffen 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 17-17
Mason Sikes 7 Yd pass from Jordan Hoy (Bailey Giffen Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 10-17
Donovan Williams 11 Yd Run (Hunter Pinegar Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-10
Hunter Pinegar 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-7
Bailey Giffen 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:11 7-7
Cameron Houston 0 Yd Fumble Return (Bailey Giffen Kick)
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Touchdown 1:46 0-7
Nathan Stewart 5 Yd pass from Ty Brock (Connor Crow Kick)
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SHSU
2 plays, 3 yards · Interception
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LAM
5 plays, 15 yards · Field Goal
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LAM
5 plays, 25 yards · Touchdown
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SHSU
5 plays, 25 yards · Touchdown
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SHSU
5 plays, 21 yards · Field Goal
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LAM
4 plays, -1 yard · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 20-17
Bailey Giffen 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 17-17
Mason Sikes 7 Yd pass from Jordan Hoy (Bailey Giffen Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 10-17
Donovan Williams 11 Yd Run (Hunter Pinegar Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-10
Hunter Pinegar 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-7
Bailey Giffen 43 Yd Field Goal
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SHSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:02 · End of 4th Quarter
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LAM 0:02
3 plays, -8 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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SHSU 0:52
4 plays, 22 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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LAM 3:04
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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SHSU 4:59
5 plays, 29 yards, 1:53 · Interception
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LAM 6:52
10 plays, 29 yards, 4:22 · Missed FG
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SHSU 11:14
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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LAM 12:38
5 plays, 5 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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SHSU
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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LAM 0:55
6 plays, 41 yards, 1:52 · Fumble
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SHSU 2:47
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:29 · Downs
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LAM 5:16
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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SHSU 6:50
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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LAM 8:28
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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SHSU 9:22
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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LAM 10:12
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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SHSU 12:14
9 plays, 52 yards, 2:41 · Missed FG
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SHSU
4 plays, 12 yards, 0:18 · End of Half
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LAM 0:18
11 plays, 43 yards, 2:23 · Missed FG
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SHSU 2:41
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:13 · Missed FG
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LAM 3:54
1 play, -4 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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SHSU 4:04
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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LAM 5:19
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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SHSU 7:14
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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LAM 8:42
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:31 · Downs
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SHSU 11:13
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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SHSU 12:11
4 plays, -1 yard, 0:59 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:11 7-7
Cameron Houston 0 Yd Fumble Return (Bailey Giffen Kick)
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LAM 13:10
7 plays, 45 yards, 3:31 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 47 events.
Team Stats
LAM
SHSU
18
1st Downs
19
4-22
3rd down efficiency
4-19
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-3
246
Total Yards
257
212
Passing
107
24/36
Comp/Att
13/37
5.9
Yards per pass
2.9
34
Rushing
150
49
Rushing Attempts
49
0.7
Yards per rush
3.1
12-136
Penalties
8-63
3
Turnovers
3
3
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
32:14
Possession
27:46
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