SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Angelo State University football team crushed Simon Fraser University on Saturday evening, 68-7. The Rams improve to 2-0 on the season.
In Case You Missed It:
- The Rams came out on fire in the first quarter, scoring three touchdowns to take a 21-0 lead over the Clan.
- Late in the second quarter, Lloyd Howard III rushed 49 yards to the end zone to increase the ASU lead, 37-0.
- In the final 20 seconds of the second quarter, Dagen Dunham recovered a fumble and ran the length of the field for a touchdown to put the Blue and Gold up, 51-0, at the half.
- Simon Fraser ended the shut out in the final 1:31 of the third quarter off a 19-yard pass to trail 54-7.
- In the fourth quarter on a third down and four yards to go, Charlie Rotherham found Austin Robinson down field for a 37-yard play to get the first down and put the Rams on the goal line to have the opportunity to score once more.
- Â The next play, Daven Manning rushed for 3 yards to increase the score, 61-7, before ASU claimed the victory, 68-7.
- ASU maintained 35 minutes of possession in the game.
Key Players:
- Payne Sullins threw 17-for-25, totaling 196 yards and two touchdowns.
- Rotherham saw some action, going 9-for-14 with 115 yards.
- Keke Chism registered four catches for 63 yards with one touchdown, while Lawson Ayo was right behind with four catches and 42 yards.
- Lloyd Howard totaled 13 rushes for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
- The defense registered five sacks, two interceptions and one touchdown by Dunham on a fumble recovery.
Up Next:
Angelo State opens conference action, as it heads to Texas A&M – Kingsville on Saturday, September 21. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
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