SILVER CITY, N.M. – The Angelo State football team put together a complete performance on Saturday, defeating Western New Mexico 21-0 on the road at Ben Altamirano Field.
 
The Rams recorded their first shutout since the 2022 season as they improved to 2-2 overall and 2-0 in Lone Star Conference play.
 
After a scoreless first quarter, the Rams scored with just under three minutes to go in the second quarter as Braeden Fuller found Kel Williams at the top of the endzone on a seven-yard touchdown pass.
 
Williams finished with a career-high six catches for 70 yards, averaging over 11 yards per reception.
 
ASU's defense allowed only three drives of more than 24 yards during the game while forcing the Mustangs to punt on their first five possessions.
 
Late in the first half, Andrew Pitts recorded his third interception of the season, bringing his career total to 19 which set a new program record for ASU.
 
The Rams held WNMU to 160 total yards of offense while collecting 383 yards of offense including 183 yards on the ground.
 
ASU extended the lead in the third quarter after Fuller broke away on a 39-yard touchdown run to put the Rams ahead 14-0. Fuller finished with 78 yards on the ground while throwing 23-for-38 for 222 yards and two scores.
 
The Rams collected seven tackles for loss, including two sacks while Kenton Allen led ASU with eight tackles. Eric Rascoe and Dylan Neeley each recorded a sack while finishing with five and four tackles respectively.
 
With 6:54 to go in the game, the Rams moved the ball 70 yards down the field for their third score, ending with a 17-yard touchdown catch by Kyle Bradford.
 
The Rams will have next weekend off for their bye week before returning to LSC play on Saturday, Oct. 5 when they travel to UT Permian Basin.