Saturday, November 14
Nacogdoches, Texas
4:00 PM
Stephen F. Austin
6-3
26
vs
7
Pittsburg State
1-2
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Pittsburg State
0
7
0
0
7
Stephen F. Austin
10
3
7
6
26
Lumberjacks Overpower Gorillas at Home to Win Sixth Straight Game, 26-7
11/14/2020 10:37:00 PM | Football
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The SFA football team defeated the Gorillas of Pittsburg State 26-7 on Saturday inside Homer Bryce Stadium, securing their first six-game winning streak since 2010. The Lumberjacks rode an impressive edge in time of possession and a strong running game to the home victory, which also secured their first undefeated home slate since 2012.
Trae Self threw for 249 yards and two scores on the day and ran for another on the ground, while Jaquarion Turner ran for 109 yards on 28 carries. Xavier Gipson was the primary beneficiary of Self's efforts, hauling in five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.
After receiving the opening kickoff, the Lumberjacks marched down the field in 15 plays and tallied the game's first points on a Chris Campos field goal. SFA added a touchdown scamper by Self on its second drive to open up a 10-0 lead, and answered a Gorilla score in the second quarter with another Campos field goal to lead 13-7 at the half. SFA held the ball for 21 minutes of the first half compared to nine minutes for Pittsburg State, a margin that would remain throughout the game.
The Lumberjack defense buckled down on Pittsburg State in the second half, holding the visitors off the board thanks to a pair of interceptions and two turnovers on downs. The 'Jacks tacked on a touchdown catch by Gipson in the third quarter and another TD by Remi Simmons in the fourth to open up a 26-7 lead.
SFA was led on defense by Day Day Coleman with nine tackles and Brevin Randle with eight stops. BJ Thompson recorded a sack for the 'Jacks, while Jeremiah Davis and Myles Brooks each record an interception. Davis also added a forced fumble and fumble recovery in addition to his two tackles.
Trae Self threw for 249 yards and two scores on the day and ran for another on the ground, while Jaquarion Turner ran for 109 yards on 28 carries. Xavier Gipson was the primary beneficiary of Self's efforts, hauling in five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.
After receiving the opening kickoff, the Lumberjacks marched down the field in 15 plays and tallied the game's first points on a Chris Campos field goal. SFA added a touchdown scamper by Self on its second drive to open up a 10-0 lead, and answered a Gorilla score in the second quarter with another Campos field goal to lead 13-7 at the half. SFA held the ball for 21 minutes of the first half compared to nine minutes for Pittsburg State, a margin that would remain throughout the game.
The Lumberjack defense buckled down on Pittsburg State in the second half, holding the visitors off the board thanks to a pair of interceptions and two turnovers on downs. The 'Jacks tacked on a touchdown catch by Gipson in the third quarter and another TD by Remi Simmons in the fourth to open up a 26-7 lead.
SFA was led on defense by Day Day Coleman with nine tackles and Brevin Randle with eight stops. BJ Thompson recorded a sack for the 'Jacks, while Jeremiah Davis and Myles Brooks each record an interception. Davis also added a forced fumble and fumble recovery in addition to his two tackles.
Team Stats
PSU
SFAFB
Total Yards
346
390
Pass Yards
249
249
Rushing Yards
97
141
Penalty Yards
22
71
1st Downs
20
24
3rd Downs
4
8
4th Downs
0
3
TOP
23:44
36:16
1st Quarter
PSU 0, SFAFB 3
SFAFB - Campos, Chris 32 yd field goal 15 plays, 60 yards, TOP 6:13
PSU 0, SFAFB 10
SFAFB - Self, Trae 2 yd run (Campos, Chris kick), 15 plays, 72 yards, TOP 7:16
2nd Quarter
PSU 7, SFAFB 10
PSU - Carter,C. 43 yd pass from Sexton,Mak (Snyder,Jaden kick) 8 plays, 91 yards, TOP 3:30
PSU 7, SFAFB 13
SFAFB - Campos, Chris 41 yd field goal 15 plays, 70 yards, TOP 6:29
3rd Quarter
PSU 7, SFAFB 20
SFAFB - Gipson, Xavier 23 yd pass from Self, Trae (Campos, Chris kick) 3 plays, 35 yards, TOP 0:58
4th Quarter
PSU 7, SFAFB 26
SFAFB - Simmons, Remi 17 yd pass from Self, Trae (Self, Trae passfailed) 10 plays, 76 yards, TOP 3:07
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