Southeastern, 6-2, remained unbeaten in Southland Conference play at 3-0, tied with the McNeese State Cowboys, who they face this weekend on the road. McNeese State is 7-1 and 4-0 at home. The Cowboys rolled putting up big numbers in a 55-30 win over Nicholls State.
Dylan Long, a St. Paul's graduate, who specializes in short yardage situations in the red zone, rushed for two touchdowns on runs of 2 and 4 yards. He carried the ball four times, gaining eight yards coming through in those key short-yardage situations for the Cowboys.
Southeastern scored 42 unanswered points Saturday, securing their fifth consecutive victory, matching the program's longest streak since 1983.
SLU junior quarterback Bryan Bennett passed for 237 yards with two touchdowns, hitting Jeff Smiley and Marquis Fruge. Bennett, the Lions' dual threat, continued his rushing prowess, leading the attack with 95 yards on 11 carries.
The Lions rushed for 310 yards with sophomores Xavier Roberson and Rasheed Harrell rushing for
two TDs, while Kody Sutton and Darius Guy scored once each.
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