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HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 28, 2023) In an exciting clash on Saturday afternoon at Husky Stadium, the Houston Christian University Huskies managed to secure a hard-fought Homecoming victory against the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions. The final score read 17-13 in favor of the Huskies, improving their home record to 3-1 and leveling their Southland Conference record at 2-2.
The game got off to a slow start in the first quarter, with both teams trading punts on their initial possessions. However, the turning point came when the Lions had the ball at their own 35, and a pass from Lion's quarterback, Josh Magana, was intercepted by Isaiah Cash at the HCU 49-yard line. Cash's interception set the stage for a fantastic play, with wide receiver AJ Wilson tossing a 12-yard pass to Karl Reynolds in the end zone, putting the Huskies on the scoreboard with a 7-0 lead.
The Huskies maintained their lead, and their offense continued to impress. Quarterback Colby Suits connected with Deuce McMillan on a 37-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 14-0. The Lions weren't about to give up, though, and they responded with a one-yard touchdown run by Jordon Hamilton, narrowing the gap to 14-7.
As the first half was coming to a close, the Huskies were on the move again, and kicker Dillon Fedor made a career-long 50-yard field goal to send them into halftime leading 17-7.
The third quarter saw both teams having extended drives, but neither could put any points on the board. Fedor had a chance for a 47-yard field goal but missed, and the quarter ended with the score still at 17-7.
However, the Lions weren't ready to give up the fight. As time expired in the third quarter, a pass by Suits was intercepted by Jaden Rios, who returned it for an 86-yard touchdown. An unsuccessful extra point left the score at 17-13, setting up an intense final quarter.
The Lions started moving the ball with determination in the fourth quarter, making it down to the HCU 25-yard line with just 1:57 left on the clock. On a crucial third-and-10 play, Magana took a shot at the end zone, but Cash came up with his second interception of the game, sealing the win for the Huskies.
The Huskies' defense played a vital role in the victory, with Cash's two interceptions leading the way. Junior linebacker Rodney Dansby was a tackling machine, leading all players with 14 tackles. The defense also got in on the action with a sack from Charles Gonzales, and Jalyx Hunt and Joe Cadette combined for another.
Quarterback Colby Suits had an impressive performance, completing 21 of 32 passes for 242 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Karl Reynolds had a standout game, with nine catches for 119 yards and a touchdown. Deuce McMillan also contributed with five receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. Jesse Valenzuela led the ground attack for HCU with 50 yards on 16 carries.
This win keeps the Huskies' home record strong and evens their SLC record at 2-2. Unfortunately, HCU's game at Northwestern State has been canceled, so their next scheduled game is on Saturday, November 11, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where they will face the McNeese Cowboys.
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