Stephen F. Austin came to Beaumont one win away from a playoff berth. Lamar sent the Lumberjacks home with their first loss of the season.
No. 12 Lamar defeated No. 2 Stephen F. Austin 45-28 on Saturday, Nov. 7, ending the Lumberjacks’ 19-game regular-season winning streak and pulling even with them atop the Southland Conference standings.
Lamar quarterback Aiden McCown threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns, while Parker Jenkins rushed for 138 yards and three scores. The Cardinals improved to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in Southland play. Stephen F. Austin fell to 9-1 and 6-1.
Lamar Answers Every SFA Comeback
The Cardinals built a 17-0 lead, but Stephen F. Austin kept finding ways back into the game.
The Lumberjacks cut the deficit to three points three times in the second half. Each time, Lamar answered with a touchdown…