Central Arkansas overtakes Lamar 22-12 in defensive struggle
CONWAY, Ark. -- Hayden Hildebrand threw a short scoring toss to Kelton Warren for the game-winning touchdown as Central Arkansas defeated Lamar 22-12 on Saturday night, remaining undefeated in the Southland Conference.
Central Arkansas (6-1, 5-0) scored a quick nine points in the third quarter -- getting a safety when Lamar's Austin Krautz was tackled in the end zone and then the touchdown when Warren, lined up as the lone running back, caught a short toss from Hildebrand and charged straight ahead for the 20-yard score a minute later, making it 19-6.
The Bears have won five straight and stayed apace of Sam Houston State (7-0, 6-0). The teams meet Nov. 19.
Lamar (3-4, 3-2) managed 220 total yards -- just 15 rushing -- against the Bears. Central Arkansas' Tyler Williams broke up five passes, two in the end zone.
Andrew Allen completed 17 of 37 passes for 151 yards replacing starter Carson Earp.
Game Information
2023 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 7-0 | 6-5 |
| Incarnate Word | 6-1 | 8-2 |
| Lamar | 5-2 | 6-5 |
| Houston Christian | 4-3 | 5-5 |
| SE Louisiana | 3-4 | 3-8 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | 2-5 | 1-9 |
| McNeese | 1-6 | 0-10 |
| Northwestern State | 0-7 | 0-6 |
2023 United Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 6-0 | 9-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 4-2 | 7-4 |
| Southern Utah | 4-2 | 6-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 4-2 | 5-6 |
| Tarleton State | 4-2 | 8-3 |
| Abilene Christian | 3-3 | 5-6 |
| North Alabama | 1-5 | 3-8 |
| Utah Tech | 1-5 | 2-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-6 | 3-8 |
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