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Houston Christian Huskies at East Texas A&M Lions

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Eric Rodriguez throws 4 TD passes to help East Texas A&M outlast Houston Christian 37-32

Xai'Shaun Edwards scored on a 2-yard run in each of the first two quarters but Houston Christian (2-9, 1-6 Southland Conference) whiffed on both extra-point tries for a 12-7 lead.

Rodriguez had a 14-yard touchdown pass to Devin Matthews late in the first quarter and then connected with Paul Odidi for a 7-yard score with 19 seconds remaining to put East Texas A&M (3-8, 3-4) ahead 14-12 at halftime.

Rodriguez passed 3 yards to Joshua Piki for a touchdown, ending a six-play, 71-yard drive for a 21-12 advantage midway through the third quarter.

Tramar Gilbert and Devante Keys teamed up to tackle Edwards in the end zone for a safety and E.J. Oakman scored on a 1-yard plunge for a 30-12 advantage 45 seconds into the fourth quarter. Rodriguez hit Matthews for a 33-yard score with 5:20 remaining.

Jayden Anderson scored on a 70-yard fumble return to end the Lions' 23-point run. Maddox Kopp had an 8-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Koontz and a 7-yarder to Keith Wheeler in the final 2:21.

Rodriguez completed 21 of 31 passes for 233 yards with one interception.

Kopp finished with 183 yards on 15-for-32 passing for the Huskies and carried 17 times for 98 yards. Edwards rushed 21 times for 94 yards.

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How To Watch

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Scoring Summary

HCU TD 1st Period 10:34 Xai'Shaun Edwards 2 Yd Run (Ryan Zuckert PAT failed)
ETAM TD 1st Period 4:55 Devin Matthews 14 Yd pass from Eric Rodriguez (Ozlo Rigby Kick)
HCU TD 2nd Period 11:55 Xai'Shaun Edwards 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
ETAM TD 2nd Period 0:19 Paul Odidi 7 Yd pass from Eric Rodriguez (Ozlo Rigby Kick)
ETAM TD 3rd Period 6:36 Joshua Pikl 3 Yd pass from Eric Rodriguez (Ozlo Rigby Kick)
ETAM SF 3rd Period 1:54 Tramar Gilbert Safety
ETAM TD 4th Period 14:15 EJ Oakmon run for 1 yd, for a TD (O. Rigby KICK)
HCU TD 4th Period 9:39 Jayven Anderson 70 Yd Fumble Recovery (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
ETAM TD 4th Period 5:20 Devin Matthews 33 Yd pass from Eric Rodriguez (Ozlo Rigby Kick)
HCU TD 4th Period 2:21 Kyle Koontz 8 Yd pass from Maddox Kopp (Ryan Zuckert Kick)
HCU TD 4th Period 0:49 Keith Wheeler 7 Yd pass from Maddox Kopp (Ryan Zuckert Kick)

Statistics

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22 1st Downs 26
9-16 3rd down efficiency 9-15
0-2 4th down efficiency 0-0
417 Total Yards 411
189 Passing 236
16/33 Comp/Att 22/32
5.7 Yards per pass 7.4
228 Rushing 175
44 Rushing Attempts 44
5.2 Yards per rush 4.0
8-52 Penalties 7-65
1 Turnovers 2
1 Fumbles lost 1
0 Interceptions thrown 1
27:25 Possession 32:35

Game Information

Venue: Memorial Stadium (Commerce, TX)

Location: Commerce, TX
Attendance: 2,923 · Capacity:
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