5-0 , 2-0
Lamar
1-3 , 0-1
Bearkats sack Lamar to stay unbeaten
10/9/2021 5:15:00 PM | Football
Sam Houston (5-0, 2-0 in WAC) held the Cardinals (1-3, 0-2) to just 154 yards of total offense including just 19 rushing yards. The Bearkats finished with five sacks, 11 tackles for a loss and two interceptions by Braiden Clopton and Kameryn Alexander.
Linebacker Markel Perry had three tackles for a loss and a sack. Defensive tackles Trace Mascarro and Joseph Smith combined for three sacks.
Running back Noah Smith rushed for 119 yards and a score, and quarterback Eric Schmid threw for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Cody Chrest led Sam Houston with four catches for 81 yards and a score.These Bearkat defenders don't get tricked easily.#EatEmUpKats
— Sam Houston Football (@BearkatsFB) October 9, 2021
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The Bearkats put the game out of reach in the second quarter when Smith broke free down the sideline for a 49-yard touchdown run.Good luck covering this guy ... Schmid to Chrest for 6 ??#EatEmUpKats
— Sam Houston Football (@BearkatsFB) October 9, 2021
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The way the Sam Houston defense was playing a 27-7 lead was more than enough. Lamar had just 110 yards of total offense at that point.The direct snap to Noah Smith results in a 49-yard touchdown for the Kats ??#EatEmUpKats
— Sam Houston Football (@BearkatsFB) October 9, 2021
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The Bearkats increased the lead to 41-7 in the fourth quarter. Running back Kyran Jackson scored on a four-yard run, and backup quarterback Keegan Shoemaker threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Tony Williams.
Shoemaker finds Tony Williams for the 12-yard completion to up the Kats lead to 41-7 ??#EatEmUpKats
— Sam Houston Football (@BearkatsFB) October 9, 2021
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The two teams traded interceptions early in the first quarter, but a second turnover by Lamar helped the Bearkats get on the board first.
Clopton picked off Cardinal quarterback Jalen Dummett at the Lamar 37 and a penalty after the play gave Sam Houston the ball at the 10. Ramon Jefferson made it 7-0 with a five-yard run following the extra point with just under seven minutes to go in the first quarter.
A 37-yard pass from Schmid to Chrest set up the Kats' next score after the defense forced a punt. Smith had three straight carries for 23 yards to the Lamar 9, and Schmid capped the drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass to Chandler Harvin.
Sam Houston went up 20-0 when Chrest found the end zone on the receiving end of a 34-yard pass from Schmid.
Lamar used a couple of long pass plays to cut the lead to 20-7 on a one-yard touchdown run by Chaz Ward with 7:34 to go in the first half.
Opening Statement from @CoachKCKeeler following today's 41-7 win over Lamar.
— Sam Houston Football (@BearkatsFB) October 10, 2021
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Team Stats
LU 0, SHSU 7
SHSU - Jefferson, Ramo 5 yd run (Pavon, Christia kick), 2 plays, 20 yards, TOP 0:42
LU 0, SHSU 14
SHSU - Harvin, Chandle 9 yd pass from Schmid, Eric (Pavon, Christia kick) 6 plays, 69 yards, TOP 2:31
LU 0, SHSU 20
SHSU - Chrest, Cody 34 yd pass from Schmid, Eric (Pavon, Christia kickfailed) 6 plays, 64 yards, TOP 1:45
LU 7, SHSU 20
LU - Ward, Chaz 1 yd run (Giffen, Bailey kick), 7 plays, 73 yards, TOP 2:58
LU 7, SHSU 27
SHSU - Smith, Noah 49 yd run (Pavon, Christia kick), 6 plays, 82 yards, TOP 1:26
LU 7, SHSU 34
SHSU - Jackson, Kyran 4 yd run (Pavon, Christia kick), 8 plays, 44 yards, TOP 4:15
LU 7, SHSU 41
SHSU - Williams, Tony 12 yd pass from Shoemaker, Keeg (Hearn, Cameron kick) 4 plays, 44 yards, TOP 1:55
