There's no place like home for Sam Houston, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-7 victory over the New Iberia Yellowjackets. Considering the Broncos have won three matches by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Drew Bailey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 133 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. Bailey is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Gavin Stout, who threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 passes.
Sam Houston didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Phillip O?Neal and Jsonte Duhon. O?Neal also made five total tackles, which is notable because Sam Houston is 4-1 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 1-2 otherwise.
Sam Houston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Sam Houston's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for New Iberia, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sam Houston will venture away from home to challenge Acadiana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Acadiana will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Sam Houston surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Iberia, they will head out on the road to face off against Lafayette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Iberia is facing Lafayette at the right time seeing as Lafayette is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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