Trinity, H-SU show Texas pride
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Rose-Hulman SID
Trinity University and Hardin-Simmons claimed important victories as week two in the South region's season unfolded.
Trinity relied on a solid first-half performance to defeat McMurry 27-19. The Tigers established a ground attack, taking pressure off of returning Melberger Award winning quarterback Michael Burton. Hardin-Simmons traveled to Wisconsin-Whitewater and claimed a major regional victory for the south in its season opener.
Next week's action features another key Texas battle and the continuation of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference league schedule.
Last weekend's key South Region games:
TRINITY 27, McMURRY 19 -- Trinity (2-0) exploded for 20 second-quarter points, then held on to earn a 27-19 over McMurry (1-1) in an in-state battle at San Antonio. Trinity running back Damond Garza gained 162 yards on 30 carries to pace the Tigers offense. Trinity pushed a 13-10 lead to 20-10 at halftime by recovering a fumble then cashing in for a touchdown in the final two minutes. McMurry rallied with a nine-play, 65-yard fourth quarter drive to close within 20-17. Trinity responded with a 10-play, 75-yard march of their own to push the lead to 27-17. McMurry drove inside the Trinity five-yard line on the ensuing possession, only to fumble at the two-yard line. On Trinity's third down play, McMurry sacked quarterback Michael Burton, forcing a fumble that the Tigers recovered in the endzone for a safety to close within eight points. McMurry took over at midfield following the free kick and failed to gain a first down, securing an emotional victory for Trinity.
HARDIN-SIMMONS 25, UW-WHITEWATER 7 - Hardin-Simmons (1-0) rallied from a seven-point first-quarter deficit to earn a convincing road victory in its season opener. Hardin-Simmons hit the road for a challenging opener for the third season in a row, defeating a team that finished 7-2 in the WIAC last season.
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10, STILLMAN 7 (OT) - The host Choctaws (1-0) narrowly earned a victory in their season opener, ruining the hopes of Stillman (0-2) gaining its first win in more than 30 years. Stillman, reinstating football for the first time in more than a generation this season, gained a 7-0 lead on a 23-yard interception return by Jeremy Blakeley. The Choctaws marched for 9:44 to tie the game at 7-7 late in the second quarter. Placekicker Jeremy Bond won the game for Mississippi College with a 41-yard field goal in overtime.
SEWANEE 44, ROSE-HULMAN 15 - Sophomore running back Devin DeLaughter rushed for 166 yards and three touchdowns to lead Sewanee (2-0, 1-0 SCAC) over Rose-Hulman (0-2, 0-1 SCAC) in the second Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup of the season. The Tigers churned out 384 rushing yards in matching their win total from 1998.
Other key games
RHODES 30, MARYVILLE 19 - Rhodes (2-0, 1-0 SCAC) followed its road conference victory at DePauw with a solid victory over an in-state rival.
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 28, DEPAUW 20 - A second-half rally by DePauw (0-2, 0-1 SCAC) came up eight points short against CCIW power Illinois Wesleyan. The Tigers rallied from a 28-14 deficit within 28-20, failing to recover an onside kick in the game's waning minutes in Greencastle.
AUSTIN 20, NEBRASKA WESLEYAN 19 - Austin overcame a disappointing loss at Millsaps in its season opener to defeat a solid Nebraska Wesleyan team and even its record at 1-1.
WHEATON 35, WASHINGTON U. 12 - Wheaton lifted the CCIW's record to 2-0 against South Region foes with a convincing victory over Washington University (1-1).
CENTRE 34, KENYON 14 - Centre (1-0) earned a confidence building win in its season opener against Kenyon. The Colonels struggled on offense in finishing 3-7 last season but scored 34 points in this victory.
PRAIRIE VIEW 21, HOWARD PAYNE 7 - Division I-AA Prairie View A&M proved too much for Howard Payne (1-1), earning a 14-point victory against the Yellow Jackets.
CHAPMAN 37, MILLSAPS 3 - Safety Mark Hastings grabbed three interceptions to propel Chapman to a convincing victory over Millsaps (1-1, 0-0) in an inter-regional battle.
Upcoming games
TRINITY (2-0) faces its third consecutive ASC team, traveling to AUSTIN (1-1) for a 7 p.m. kickoff. ... HARDIN-SIMMONS is the only other ASC team in action next week, battling Division II Oklahoma Panhandle State. ... SCAC action continues when RHODES (2-0, 1-0 SCAC) travels to CENTRE (1-0) in a key league matchup. ... WASHINGTON U. (1-1) hosts Wabash College in a matchup of two solid midwestern programs. ... MARYVILLE (0-1) battles STILLMAN (0-2) in a battle of southern independents. ... ROSE-HULMAN (0-2) meets its second UAA opponent of the season, hosting CHICAGO (0-1) ... SEWANEE (2-0) travels to I-AA Davidson in non-conference action. ... DEPAUW (0-2) looks to bounce back from consecutive defeats against Hope College (Mich.).