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Lions Drop 24-10 Homecoming Decision to Southwestern Oklahoma

Inclement weather halted the rescheduled game for three hours between Texas A&M University-Commerce and Southwestern Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon. When the weather settled, it was visiting Southwestern Oklahoma State, who prevailed in a 24-10 win over A&M-Commerce.

After thunderstorms on Saturday forced the game to be moved to Sunday, it was the final 12:06 of the game that provided ample fireworks for the last two days.

With Southwestern Oklahoma State leading 17-3, the game was halted at the 12:06 mark of the fourth quarter, the game was suspended due to weather. When play resumed, three hours later, both teams saw the pendulum of momentum swing each way.

Southwestern Oklahoma State (2-5, 2-2 LSC North) quarterback Dustin Stenta completed 19 of 39 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown. He also ran the 11 times for 76 yards and a touchdown. The Bulldogs outgained the Lions by a 414 to 321 margin in the win.  

A&M-Commerce (2-6, 1-3 LSC North) quarterback Adam Farkes completed 21 of 39 passes and freshman wide receiver Kenzee Jackson had 10 catches for 101 yards. Junior defensive lineman Tramaine Williams had six tackles, including 2.5 for loss and a 30-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.

On the second play, after the delay, the Lions' Michael Cleveland forced Stenta to fumble the wet pigskin in the air. An alert teammate Tramaine Williams picked the ball up and raced 30 yards to cut the deficit to 17-10 with 11:17 left in the contest.

Next, an energized Lions' defense forced a three and out of the SWOSU offense. Next, the tandem of Adam Farkes and Kenzee Jackson caught fire. The two moved the Lions down to the SWOSU 35-yard line. Facing a third and three, the two hooked up for what appeared to be the game-tying touchdown. A holding call on the Lions kept the points off the board. On the ensuing play, Farkes found an open receiver, who dropped the pass to force A&M-Commerce to punt.

The Lions forced the Bulldogs to punt on their next possession. Next, the exchange between Farkes and the Lions' ball carrier led to a fumble that was promptly recovered by the visitors. Three plays later, Stenta ran 27 yards for an insurance touchdown and put the host Bulldogs up 24-10.

Farkes managed to move the Lions down the field before being intercepted in the back of the end zone.  

 

 

Following a missed field goal by A&M-Commerce, midway through the first quarter, Southwestern Oklahoma State went ahead on a 21-yard field goal for a 3-0 advantage.

 

The Lions tied it on the strength of sophomore running back London Hamilton, who ran the ball six-straight times down to the SWOSU 4. A&M-Commerce tied it at 3 with 12:52 left in the opening half.

 

The game remained tied until Sienta completed a 53-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Davis for the go-ahead score with 4:41 left in the third quarter. The Bulldogs added to its lead when they capitalized on an A&M-Commerce turnover. Isaac Tucker broke free and ran it 29 yards to extend the lead to 17-3.

 

Next, the Lions travel to Edmond, Oklahoma to face Central Oklahoma on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Michael Cleveland

#8 Michael Cleveland

DB
5' 10"
Junior
Adam Farkes

#7 Adam Farkes

QB
6' 1"
Redshirt
Tramaine  Williams

#56 Tramaine Williams

DL
6' 3"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Michael Cleveland

#8 Michael Cleveland

5' 10"
Junior
DB
Adam Farkes

#7 Adam Farkes

6' 1"
Redshirt
QB
Tramaine  Williams

#56 Tramaine Williams

6' 3"
Junior
DL