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Wildcat defense attempts to keep Lamar University from scoring its first touchdown of the game. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Gallery: Football defeats Lamar in first round of FCS playoffs

December 3, 2025 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The Wildcats beat Lamar University 38-20 on Saturday at Wildcat Stadium in the first round of the FCS playoffs. Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, recorded two touchdowns and nine receptions for 164 yards. The win marked ACU’s sixth at home this season, completing an undefeated home slate. The Wildcats will travel to Nacogdoches to face Stephen F. Austin in the second round Saturday at 1 p.m.

Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, catches a pass from Stone Earle. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Fans gather at Wildcat Stadium for the Wildcats’ first-round matchup against Lamar University. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Chris Herpin, junior defensive lineman from Pearland, tackles Lamar University quarterback Aiden McCown. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, catches a pass from Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, throws the ball downfield. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Hugo Nash, redshirt junior punter from Melbourne, Australia, punts the ball. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

The Wildcat offense huddles during a timeout. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
The Wildcat defense attempts to stop Lamar’s offense. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Radrian Baltrip, redshirt freshman wide receiver from Silsbee, returns a kickoff. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

The Wildcat defense attempts to keep Lamar University from scoring its first touchdown of the game. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Head Coach Keith Patterson shouts onto the field. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Tyson Williams, junior defensive back from Bixby, Oklahoma, runs to help tackle a Lamar player. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Raydrian Baltrip, redshirt freshman wide receiver from Silsbee, celebrates with teammates after scoring the second touchdown of the game, bringing the score to 14–0 Wildcats. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

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