Sam Houston Edges Out Delaware in Thrilling Contest: Sam Houston 26, Delaware 23
Recap of Delaware vs Sam Houston (23-26). Game highlights, key performances, and analysis.
Sam Houston Edges Out Delaware in Thrilling Contest: Sam Houston 26, Delaware 23
The Sam Houston Bearkats emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against the Delaware Blue Hens, securing a 26-23 victory. The game, a back-and-forth affair, came down to the wire, with Sam Houston ultimately prevailing.
Key Individual Performances
**Delaware's** offense was spearheaded by quarterback Nick Minicucci, who had a stellar performance. Minicucci threw for 338 yards, completing 24 of 36 passes, and threw for one touchdown. His primary target was Sean Wilson, who amassed 162 receiving yards on nine receptions. Viron Ellison Jr. led the Blue Hens' rushing attack with 97 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Jack Hall recorded seven tackles.
For **Sam Houston**, Landyn Locke passed for 213 yards. Landan Brown was the workhorse on the ground, rushing for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Reed was Locke's top receiver, hauling in two passes for 66 yards. Defensively, Antavious Fish led the Bearkats with 10 tackles and one sack, while Christopher Eaton Jr. had a dominant performance with three sacks.
Turning Points
The game featured several pivotal moments that swung the momentum. In the 1st quarter, the Sam Houston defense applied pressure with Landyn Locke being sacked for a loss of 10 yards. Delaware's Nick Minicucci also faced pressure, being sacked for a loss of 9 yards in the same quarter.
The 2nd quarter saw more defensive plays, with Locke and Minicucci each being sacked again for losses of 7 yards each.
The 3rd quarter witnessed a significant turning point when Landyn Brown of Sam Houston broke free for a 62-yard touchdown run, giving the Bearkats a crucial score. Sam Houston’s kicker, C. Pavon, added two 48-yard field goals in the 3rd quarter. Delaware's Minicucci connected with Max Patterson for a 34-yard reception that resulted in a touchdown.
In the 4th quarter, C. Pavon had a 40-yard field goal attempt that was no good. Minicucci was sacked for a loss of 7 yards. The game remained close until the final minutes, with Sam Houston managing to hold on for the win.
Looking Ahead
Both Delaware and Sam Houston will look to build on their performances. Delaware will focus on shoring up their defense and improving their running game. Sam Houston will aim to build on their momentum, focusing on their explosive running game and defensive pressure. Both teams have the talent to compete, and their upcoming games will be must-watch events.