Huntsville, TX
Sep 14, 2024
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas - The Sam Houston Bearkats surged to a 31-13 victory over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in Week 3 of the 2024 season. Hunter Watson led the Bearkats with an impressive showing, completing 15 of 23 passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns, and rushing for 45 yards on 10 attempts. Jay Ducker's standout performance on the ground, highlighted by a lightning-fast 86-yard run in the third quarter, was crucial in securing Sam Houston's victory.
The Bearkats amassed a total of 422 yards of offense, with 257 yards coming via the rushing game. Meanwhile, Sam Houston's defense held Hawaii to a mere 56 rushing yards and forced two turnovers, including an interception and a fumble recovery. Despite Brayden Schager's 252 passing yards and a third-quarter touchdown, Hawaii struggled with penalties and time of possession, converting only 2 of 14 third downs and committing 14 penalties for 122 yards. The Bearkats maintained control throughout, sealing their victory with a knee-down formation in their first-ever meeting against the Rainbow Warriors.
Qua'Vez Humphreys (Sam Houston)
Qual'vez Humphreys capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive with a 7-yard touchdown reception, putting Sam Houston on the board early and setting the tone for the game.
Kansei Matsuzawa (Hawaii)
Kansei Matsuzawa kicked a 33-yard field goal following a 52-yard pass from Brayden Schager to Dekel Crowdus, putting Hawaii on the board and narrowing the deficit to 7-3.
Caleb Weaver (Sam Houston)
Caleb Weaver intercepted Brayden Schager's pass, returning it 28 yards to the Hawaii 36-yard line, setting up a field goal and extending the Bearkats' lead to 17-3 before halftime.
Jay Ducker (Sam Houston)
Jay Ducker broke free for an 86-yard run, a pivotal play that squashed Hawaii's newfound momentum early in the third quarter, leading to a Sam Houston touchdown shortly after.
John Gentry (Sam Houston)
John Gentry caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Hunter Watson, extending Sam Houston's lead to 24-10 following a five-play, 93-yard drive largely set up by Ducker's 86-yard run.
Chris Murray (Sam Houston)
Chris Murray sacked Brayden Schager for a 7-yard loss, thwarting Hawaii's comeback attempt and maintaining Sam Houston's defensive dominance.
Qua'Vez Humphreys (Sam Houston)
Qua'Vez Humphreys caught a 55-yard touchdown pass, a highlight-reel play that effectively sealed the game for Sam Houston by extending the lead to 31-13.
Hunter Watson (Sam Houston, QB)
Displayed remarkable efficiency, completing 15 of 23 passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns, and adding 45 yards on the ground, leading Sam Houston's balanced attack.
Jay Ducker (Sam Houston, RB)
Exploded for 148 rushing yards on 15 carries, making an impactful 86-yard run in the third quarter that reset the game's momentum in favor of Sam Houston.
Qua'Vez Humphreys (Sam Houston, WR)
Secured 106 receiving yards and two touchdowns on four receptions, including a crucial 55-yard catch that solidified Sam Houston's lead.
Brayden Schager (Hawaii, QB)
Despite throwing for 252 yards and one touchdown, Schager struggled under defensive pressure, managing only a 50% completion rate and suffering from an interception and multiple sacks.
Kansei Matsuzawa (Hawaii, K)
Was reliable on field goals, converting two out of three attempts, including a 33-yarder, and accounted for seven of Hawaii's 13 points in the loss.
Caleb Weaver (Sam Houston, DB)
Made a significant defensive play with a 28-yard interception return, setting up a key field goal and providing momentum for Sam Houston's defense.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
0
3
10
0
13
Sam Houston Bearkats
7
10
7
7
31
