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Tay Yanta, redshirt senior offensive lineman from Falls City, holds the ball in preparation for the snap. (Photo by Zion Webb)

Gallery: Football wins United Athletic Conference with win over Tarleton State

November 19, 2024 by Zion Webb

The Wildcats faced off against the Tarleton State Texans at the Tarleton Memorial Stadium on Saturday, ending with a final score of 35-31. This victory named the Wildcats the 2024 United Athletic Conference Champions. The team will travel to Nacogdoches to take on Stephen F. Austin State University for their next game at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Offensive players get ready for snap. (Photo by Zion Webb)
Tyson Williams, junior defensive back from Bixby, Oklahoma, waits for the snap. (Photo by Zion Webb)
Tay Yanta, redshirt senior offensive lineman from Falls City, holds the ball in preparation for the snap. (Photo by Zion Webb)

Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, waits to handoff the ball to Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Forth Worth. (Photo by Zion Webb)
Wildcats cheer from the Tarleton Memorial Stadium stands. (Photo by Zion Webb)
Jed Castles, redshirt junior tight end from Wichita Falls, jumps in the air after the Wildcats score. (Photo by Zion Webb)

Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, waits for call from the sidelines. (Photo by Zion Webb)
Members of the team pose for a photo with the trophy. (Photo by Zion Webb)
Nehemiah Martinez I, senior running back from Lubbock, congratulates Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Forth Worth, after touchdown. (Photo by Zion Webb)

Keith Patterson, head football coach, holds a trophy while celebrating with the team. (Photo by Zion Webb)
Rovaughn Banks Jr., redshirt sophomore running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma, takes a selfie with his teammates while holding the trophy. (Photo by Zion Webb)

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