Rudder had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it six. They took a blow against the University Trojans, falling 58-3. The Rangers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-3.
Sylas Sullivan threw for 43 yards on six of 16 attempts. Aj Morrison was his top target, picking up 26 receiving yards.
As for University, the win got them back to even at 3-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 24 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Savoy Nichols, who threw for 404 yards and six TDs on only 18 passes, and also rushed for 31 yards and one score. His passing game has become a key predictor of University's success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. London Smith was another key player, picking up 134 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rudder will face off against Brenham at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Cubs' defense has only allowed 12.6 points per game this season, so the Rangers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for University, they will take on Belton at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Tigers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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