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Gallery: Football pulls ahead of Cardinals in Homecoming matchup

October 17, 2021 by Meghan Long

After a whirlwind start to Homecoming weekend, the Wildcat football team defeated the Lamar University Cardinals for the second time this season 24-17 on Saturday afternoon in Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats now stand 4-3 overall as they prepare to face Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches on Oct. 30.

Wildcats run out onto the field. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Players await the coin toss to start the game. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Tory Hargrove, redshirt junior linebacker, dives toward his opponent as he chases the ball. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Peyton Mansell flips into the end zone. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Redshirt junior safety Brian Bullock grabs freshman quarterback Mike Chandler’s ankle. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Redshirt sophomore defensive end Osaretin Obadeyi blocks his opponent. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Redshirt sophomore kicker Blair Zepeda launches the ball across the field. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Redshirt freshman quarterback Stone Earle pushes through the defensive line to score a touchdown. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Cornerback Triston Anderson chases after (Photo by Meghan Long)

Peyton Mansell, redshirt sophomore quarterback, searches for a teammate to throw the ball to.(Photo by Meghan Long)
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Davion Johnson dodges a teammate. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Jordan Brooks-Wess collides with two Lamar defensive backs. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Stone Earle, redshirt freshman quarterback, runs away from sophomore wide receiver Marcellus Johnson. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Opponents charge towards each other. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Teammates celebrate after a touchdown. (Photo by Meghan Long)

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: International Students’ Association hosts 34th Ethnos Production

  • Gallery: Volleyball falls short against Tarleton State in hard-fought match

  • Gallery: Backroads Band Performs for Homecoming

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