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Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, sprints down the field with possession of the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Football’s win against Southern Utah puts Wildcats at top spot in conference play

November 7, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Ashley Henderson

The Wildcats faced off against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, ending with a close final score of 28-25. This victory brings the team’s record to 5-2 and places them at the number one spot in the United Athletic Conference standings. The Wildcats will travel to Tennessee to take on Austin Peay University for their next game on Saturday at 3 p.m..

Blayne Taylor, redshirt senior and wide receiver from Fort Worth, leaps to try and catch the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, congratulates Javon Gipson, redshirt junior wide receiver from Richmond, on running a touchdown. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sam Hicks, redshirt senior and running back from Fort Worth, runs into the endzone. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Dorian Plumley, redshirt junior and safety from El Reno, Oklahoma, ends a Southern Utah drive with a tackle. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, signals to his offensive linemen the play. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, falls to the ground after being tackled while holding the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Trey Cleveland, redshirt senior and wide receiver from Arlington, celebrates with Sam Hicks, redshirt senior and running back from Fort Worth. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Jerry Lawson, sophomore and defensive lineman from Breckenridge, and Kaghen Roach, redshirt senior and defensive lineman from Celina, attempt to block a Southern Utah field goal alongside other defensive players. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Players celebrate scoring a touchdown. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Kaghen Roach, redshirt senior and defensive lineman from Celina, plays one-on-one defense with a Southern Utah player. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Ritse Vaes, senior kicker from Wichita Falls, scores an extra point attempt. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Javon Gipson, redshirt junior and wide receiver from Richmond, scores a touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Will Shaffer, redshirt senior linebacker from Tempe, Arizona, tackles Southern Utah’s George Ramirez. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, graduate and quarterback from San Angelo, receives the ball from a snap. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Isaiah Johnson, redshirt senior running back from Lubbock, leaps into the endzone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

A student participates in a challenge during a media break. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Tay Yanta, redshirt senior offensive lineman from Falls City, prepares for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, sprints down the field with possession of the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU Football, FB, Football, Southern Utah, Southern Utah Football, Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds Football

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Ashley Henderson

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