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HOUSTON, TEXAS (November 18, 2023) The Houston Christian University Huskies football team concluded its most successful season to date with a hard-fought matchup against the 11th-ranked University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Cardinals. Although the Huskies fell short, losing 45-24 at Husky Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The game kicked off with a promising start for the Huskies as they made a crucial fourth-down stop early on, showcasing their defensive prowess. However, HCU struggled to capitalize on this momentum, facing a formidable UIW defense. The Cardinals quickly seized control, with Zach Calzada connecting with Caleb Chapman for a 53-yard pass that set up a four-yard touchdown run by Isaiah Robinson, giving UIW an early 7-0 lead.
Despite facing challenges, the Huskies displayed resilience, and Ronald Wilson's interception provided a glimmer of hope. UIW, however, missed a field goal opportunity, giving the Huskies another chance. Unfortunately, HCU's offense faced difficulties, leading to a Cardinals touchdown and a 14-0 deficit.
HCU fought back, with Darryle Evans breaking a 26-yard run to set up a touchdown pass from Colby Suits to Calvin Wiggins. The Cardinals maintained control, extending their lead to 24-7 by halftime. The Huskies continued to battle in the second half, with a Dillon Fedor field goal and a touchdown run by Suits narrowing the gap to 45-17.
Despite the spirited effort, UIW's offensive proved decisive, securing the victory with a final score of 45-24. Colby Suits showcased his skills, passing for 202 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for another score. Offensive standouts included Evans with 67 rushing yards and Karl Reynolds with 58 receiving yards.
Defensively, Rodney Dansby led the charge for the Huskies with an impressive 13 tackles, while Isaiah Cash and Josh Ferguson contributed eight and seven tackles, respectively. However, UIW's Calzada stole the spotlight, finishing with 407 yards and four touchdown passes, connecting with Chapman for three of those scores.
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