DURANT, Okla. — Texas A&M; University-Commerce’s defense recorded seven sacks, including one that set up a clinching touchdown in the Lions’ 27-17 victory over Southeastern Oklahoma State on Saturday at Paul Laird Field.
Junior linebacker Stephen DeGrate sacked Southeastern Oklahoma quarterback Justin Pitrucha, forcing a fumble that DeGrate returned 55 yards for a touchdown with 1:29 left to seal the victory.
A&M-Commerce;, now 4-5 for the season, stayed undefeated in Lone Star Conference North Division play at 4-0 while the Savage Storm dropped to 6-4 overall and 3-1 in the LSC North.
A&M-Commerce; can clinch the outright LSC North title with a victory on Saturday at Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford, Okla.
The Lions found themselves behind from the opening kickoff when Jerome Hewitt ran it back 97 yards to give the Savage Storm an early 7-0 advantage, just 13 seconds into the contest.
SOSU extended its lead to 10-0 on a 25-yard field goal by Cole Jones, a senior from Greenville, after a 10-play, 56-yard drive with the Savage Storm’s first possession.
A&M-Commerce; got on the board late in the second quarter when Marcus Graham ran in from two yards out. Graham finished the game with a season-high 166 yards on 30 carries. During the drive, Adam Farkes completed passes of 11 and 18 yards to Reid Herchenbach and Adam Jones, respectively. Facing a third and eight, the Lions took advantage of a pass interference call on SOSU to set up first and goal and the eventual touchdown by Graham.
The Lions had the ball to start the second half and took their first lead of the game when Farkes found an open Taylor Fore for a 47-yard touchdown reception. Earlier in the drive, Farkes completed a 31-yard pass to Maurice DuPont.
An ensuing drive by SOSU ended when Laronzo Bursey intercepted a Pitrucha pass.
The Lions came right back with a field goal.
by Abo-Mahmood from 24 yards out to extend the lead to 17-10.
Early in the fourth quarter, SOSU tied the game at 17 on the 37-yard touchdown pass to Nichols.
Again, the Lions had an answer as Abo-Mahmood made his second straight field goal to give A&M-Commerce; a 20-17 advantage.
After both teams exchanged punts, SOSU took possession at midfield with 8:37 left in the game. The Savage Storm moved the ball down into the red zone and after an incomplete pass on first down and third down, A&M-Commerce; senior William Green blocked a 31-yard field goal attempt by Jones.
After a three and out by the Lions offense, the defense rose to the occasion again with the play by DeGrate.
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Incarnate Word sweeps Lions in Field House Wednesday night
Incarnate Word 89 vs. A&M-Commerce 85
Texas A&M University-Commerce (7-13) fell in the waning moments to Incarnate Word (12-8) 89-85 to remain in the Lone Star Conference cellar. Despite a stellar all-around offensive performance, the Lions were unable to shut down the Cardinals when it mattered and faded away down the stretch.
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Sanford wins 200 meter dash at Houston meet
Jasmine Sanford, who is training for the U.S. Olympic trials in Commerce, won the 200 meter dash at the Houston Indoor Invitational and Multi’s hosted at the University of Houston this past weekend. Sanford, who is training with Texas A&M University-Commerce Assistant Track Coach Ray Adkison, finished with a time of 24.80 and defeated 43 other runners. She also finished 11 in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.66.
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Lions break five game losing streak, defeat Aggies
The Texas A&M University-Commerce basketball team (7-12) defeated the Cameron University Aggies, thanks to a second-half run and tremendous performances from senior guard Brad Hambrick and sophomore forward Devondrick Walker.
The A&M-Commerce womens team (1-17) lost their fourteenth game in a row after scoring a measly 10 points in the first half.
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Lions continue to lose in conference play
The 2011-12 basketball season has gone from disappointing to horrible over the past few weeks as the Lions have been consistently outplayed by tough Lone Star Conference opponents.
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A&M-Commerce basketball teams fall to Tarleton State
Texas A&M University-Commerce (6-10) was unable to sustain a strong first half and fell to Lone Star Conference heavyweights Tarleton State Texans (16-1) 73-69, despite a late comeback that saw them erase a 14 point deficit Wednesday night.
The A&M-Commerce women's basketball team (1-14) lost their 10th game in a row to Tarleton State (12-5) 89-61, despite a 20 point, 10 rebound effort from sophomore forward Breanna Harris.
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ACU sweeps Lions
The Texas A&M University-Commerce men's basketball team (6-8, 1-5) battled conference opponent Abilene Christian (7-8, 1-6) in the Field House Wednesday night into overtime, ultimately falling 92-79.
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Both A&M-Commerce basketball teams lose to West Texas A&M
Brad Hambrick tied a career-high with 25 points and the Lions pounced out to an early first half lead, but a second half rally from West Texas A&M proved to be the difference as the Buffaloes hand the Lions a 77-72 setback at the First United Bank Center. A&M-Commerce falls to 5-7 overall and 0-4 in Lone Star Conference play, snapping its three-game winning streak.
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A&M-Commerce women fall to Newman despite second-half comeback
The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s basketball team finished up their non-conference schedule Thursday night against Newman University, falling 73-50 despite outscoring their opponents in the second half.
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King leads Lions past Henderson State
Paced by a career day by senior Desmond King, which included personal-bests in points (30), rebounds (12) and blocks (two), A&M-Commerce held off Henderson State 85-81 at St. Edward's University for its third-straight win.
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A&M-Commerce men win second game in a row, women can't keep up with A&M International
A&M-Commerce used a balanced offensive attack, with five different Lions scoring in double figures, as the Lions pulled away in the second half to notch an 82-67 victory over Harding at Alumni Gym at St. Edward's University. It was the second-straight win for A&M-Commerce, which improves to 4-6 on the year.
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