EJ Colson throws 3 first-half touchdown passes to lead Incarnate Word to 24-17 victory over Lamar
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — EJ Colson threw three first-half touchdown passes and Incarnate Word held on for a 24-17 victory over Lamar on Saturday.
Colson had a 1-yard touchdown toss to Jalen Walthall at the end of a 14-play drive for a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter and Incarnate Word’s Cardinals (3-6, 1-4) never trailed in dealing Lamar’s Cardinals (7-2, 4-1) their first Southland Conference defeat while ending their seven-game win streak.
Colson connected with Jackson Lowe for an 8-yard touchdown at the 6:48 mark of the second, before hitting Josh Lorick for a 45-yard score with 38 seconds left to give Incarnate Word a 21-3 lead at halftime.
The advantage was 24-3 after Will Faris’ 39-yard field goal was the lone score in the third quarter.
Joshua Robinson capped a 10-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown run early in the final period. Robert Coleman threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Jaydn Girard with 70 seconds left to set the final margin.
Colson totaled 161 yards on 21-for-28 passing. Lorick had eight catches for 90 yards.
Coleman completed 18 of 25 passes for 182 yards.
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