Hildebrand sends Central Arkansas past Houston Baptist 27-7
HOUSTON -- Hayden Hildebrand threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns and Central Arkansas pulled away to beat Houston Baptist 27-7 on Saturday night.
Houston Baptist took its only lead after an 11-play, 85-yard drive that ended with B.J. Kelly's 7-yard touchdown run. Using a short field after a 24-yard kickoff, Hildebrand marched Central Arkansas (4-1, 3-0 Southland) 53 yards and complete a 26-yard touchdown to Roman Gordan to even the score.
The Bears' defense held Houston Baptist (1-4, 0-3) to three-and-out and Hildebrand led a 77-yard drive culminating in a 39-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Myers.
Gordon had five receptions for 140 yards and the Bears outgained Houston Baptist 407 to 281.
Bailey Zappe was 30-for-45 passing for 240 yards but was intercepted three times.
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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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