Lamar’s McCown Throws 3 Touchdown Passes in 35-32 Win over Central Arkansas
Aidan McCown accounted for four touchdowns to secure Lamar's narrow 35-32 victory despite a late rally by Central Arkansas, who scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
- Lamar defeated Central Arkansas 35-32 in a Saturday night game at Provost Umphrey Stadium, improving to a 3-1 record.
- The Cardinals built a 35-17 lead behind quarterback Aiden McCown's three touchdown passes before Central Arkansas rallied in the fourth quarter.
- Despite Central Arkansas scoring 15 unanswered points and forcing a final drive to the Lamar 37-yard line, a fourth-down pass was broken up ending their comeback attempt.
- Central Arkansas receiver Malachi Henry led the team with nine receptions totaling 113 yards and two touchdowns, while quarterback Austin Myers threw for 358 yards and three touchdowns.
- The game extends Lamar's series lead to 3-1 for the season and leaves Central Arkansas with a 1-4 record as they prepare to host Utah Tech next Saturday at Estes Stadium.
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Central Arkansas Rally Falls Short in 35-32 Loss at Lamar
Central Arkansas mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally but fell short in a 35-32 loss to Lamar on Saturday at Provost Umphrey Stadium. The Bears (1-4) trailed 35-17 entering the final period before scoring 15 unanswered points to close the gap. Their last drive reached the Lamar 37-yard line in the closing seconds, but a fourth-down pass into the end zone was broken up. Quarterback Austin Myers went 25 of 41 for 358 yards and three touchdowns, …
Bears Comeback Bid Falls Just Short - University of Central Arkansas Athletics
BEAUMONT, Texas — Lamar University (3-1) edged out Central Ark. (1-4) in a closely contested match, finishing 35-32 at Provost Umphrey Stadium. Lamar held a slim lead at halftime, built a bigger lead in the thrid quarter but then Central Ark. mounted a late comeback with 15 fourth-quarter points, ultimately falling short. The Bears final pass into the end zone for the win in the final seconds fell incomplete.
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