Southeastern Louisiana claimed a hard-fought 10-7 victory over Incarnate Word in a tense matchup held in San Antonio on November 4, 2023. The Lions showcased a dominant defensive performance, effectively stifling the Cardinals’ offense throughout the game.
Quarterback Carson Camp led Southeastern Louisiana with 199 passing yards and threw one touchdown. The Lions established an early lead, scoring ten points in the first half. Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez kicked a 22-yard field goal, followed by a 37-yard touchdown pass from Camp to Deantre Jackson on the opening drive of the second half.
Incarnate Word responded with a determined effort, covering 99 yards in ten plays to score their only touchdown. Timothy Carter powered through for a 1-yard run, narrowing the gap to 10-7 with just 4:21 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Despite a promising drive, Southeastern Louisiana was forced to punt after a three-and-out series. This gave Incarnate Word a chance to tie the game, as they advanced 61 yards in eleven plays. Ultimately, their hopes were dashed when a 38-yard field goal attempt deflected off the crossbar with only seven seconds left on the clock.
This victory marks a significant achievement for the Lions, improving their overall record to 8-3 and their conference record to 6-1 in the Southland Conference. This win also represents their first victory in San Antonio since 2016, further solidifying their competitive edge in the league.
On the opposing side, EJ Colson completed 16 of 24 passes for 158 yards for Incarnate Word, which now holds a record of 4-7 overall and 2-5 in conference play. Rushing standout Jaylon Spears contributed 97 yards, while Carter added 83 yards on the ground, along with his touchdown.
As the season progresses, Southeastern Louisiana is poised to build on this momentum, especially with their offense averaging 35.2 points per game, and an impressive 42.8 points per contest against FCS opponents.
