LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – SCAC football programs began conference play during week nine of the season.
Austin College improved to 5-3 after a 20-17 thriller over Southwestern University (2-6). 'Roos quarterback Cooper Woodyard scored on a quarterback keeper with just over two minutes left to push Austin College into the lead. Woodyard and the 'Roos would hold on to improve to 1-0 in conference play.
Texas Lutheran University improved to 6-2 overall with a 21-14 victory over conference rival Trinity University. The Bulldogs defense kept Trinity off of the scoreboard until the third quarter and forced three turnovers to improve to 1-0 in conference.
This week's leaders:
Passing (Yards & TDs): Trenton White, QB - Texas Lutheran (2,076 yards, 23 TDs)
Rushing (Yards & TDs): Madison Ross, RB - Austin College (896 yards, 11 TDs)
Receiving (Yards & TDs): Jekovan Holmes, WR - Texas Lutheran (621 yards, 13 TDs)
Tackles: Julian Turner, LB - Trinity (93 Total)
Trinity University (6-2)
vs. Texas Lutheran, L 14-21
Box Score | TU Recap
Texas Lutheran University (6-2)
@ Trinity University, W 21-14
Box Score | TLU Recap
Austin College (5-3)
@ Southwestern, W 20-17
Box Score | AC Recap
Southwestern University (2-6)
vs. Austin College, L 17-20
Box Score | SU Recap