BREAKING: Southeastern Louisiana’s Brandon Hayes electrified the stadium with an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown for the second consecutive game, leading the Lions to a commanding 38-14 victory over Houston Christian on Saturday. This win marks Southeastern Louisiana’s fourth straight win, pushing their season record to 6-2 and maintaining an impressive 4-0 in the Southland Conference.
The game saw Hayes returning the second-half kickoff with remarkable agility, following an 83-yard return last week against Northwestern State. His latest performance has fans buzzing as he continues to be a key player for the Lions.
In a moment that briefly ignited the Huskies’ hopes, Jaden King intercepted a pass and returned it for a 50-yard touchdown, narrowing the score to 21-14 early in the third quarter. However, the Lions quickly regained control with a flurry of points, including a 16-yard touchdown pass from Carson Camp to Cade Collier and a 2-yard rushing score by Calvin Smith Jr. midway through the final quarter.
Despite throwing for 169 yards and contributing to two of the Lions’ three interceptions, Camp remained a pivotal figure in the game. Additionally, Deantre Jackson added to the scoring with a rushing touchdown, solidifying the Lions’ lead.
The Huskies struggled throughout the game, managing only 199 yards of total offense, with just 85 yards through the air. Darryle Evans led Houston Christian with 90 rushing yards, while Xai’Shaun Edwards managed to find the end zone.
Defensively, KK Reno stood out with 10 tackles, including six solo efforts, demonstrating the Lions’ dominance on both sides of the ball.
This victory solidifies Southeastern Louisiana’s place among the top teams in the FCS coaches poll, as they look to extend their winning streak in the coming weeks. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the Lions can maintain their momentum as they prepare for their next matchup.
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