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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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:34 | Xai'Shaun Edwards 2 Yd Run (Ryan Zuckert PAT failed) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:55 | Devin Matthews 14 Yd pass from Eric Rodriguez (Ozlo Rigby Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:55 | Xai'Shaun Edwards 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:19 | Paul Odidi 7 Yd pass from Eric Rodriguez (Ozlo Rigby Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:36 | Joshua Pikl 3 Yd pass from Eric Rodriguez (Ozlo Rigby Kick) |
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SF | 3rd Period 1:54 | Tramar Gilbert Safety |
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TD | 4th Period 14:15 | EJ Oakmon run for 1 yd, for a TD (O. Rigby KICK) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:39 | Jayven Anderson 70 Yd Fumble Recovery (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:20 | Devin Matthews 33 Yd pass from Eric Rodriguez (Ozlo Rigby Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:21 | Kyle Koontz 8 Yd pass from Maddox Kopp (Ryan Zuckert Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:49 | Keith Wheeler 7 Yd pass from Maddox Kopp (Ryan Zuckert Kick) |
Statistics
 HCU |
 ETAM |
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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
Location: Commerce, TX
Attendance: 2,923 · Capacity:
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