UAPB Football: Hagens Runs In Game-Winning Touchdown To Lead Golden Lions 4th Quarter Comeback Over Texas Southern 35-34

HOUSTON, Texas — The Golden Lions put together a six-play, 46-yard drive, culminating in a five-yard rushing touchdown from with 1:46 remaining in the ballgame to give the Golden Lions a 35-34 win over Texas Southern on Wednesday afternoon at Shell Energy Stadium.

Michael Jamerson led all Golden Lions rushers with 113 yards in the contest, picking up 11.3 yards per carry. Hagens also added 49 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, averaging 4.5 yards per carry.

Grant Ewell Jr. showed out for the Golden Lions defense with 15 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one forced fumble, and one recovered fumble. Khalil Arnold played a significant role, collecting six tackles and one recovered fumble, followed by Rico Dozier with 10 tackles.

The Golden Lions won the turnover battle in Wednesday’s game, forcing two turnovers while coughing the ball up one time.

UAPB’s defense held up against Texas Southern’s offense, giving up 337 total yards.

How It Happened

Texas Southern took a 21-0 lead, but UAPB scored with 9:35 left in the second quarter to cut the deficit to 21-7.After Texas Southern scored to expand its lead to 31-7, the Golden Lions scored again to close the gap and make it a 31-13 game.

After Texas Southern scored to increase its lead to 34-13, UAPB responded with a touchdown with 11:46 left in the fourth quarter lead to cut the deficit to 34-21.The Golden Lions then got on the scoreboard again, narrowing the gap to 34-28.

UAPB scored again, a five-yard touchdown run from Hagens with 1:46 left in the fourth quarter, and grabbed a 35-34 lead in the process. Neither team scored again in the game.

Game Notes

» UAPB outgained Texas Southern 391-337, including a 193-143 advantage through the air.
» UAPB won the turnover battle 2-1 after recovering two fumbles.
» UAPB tallied 22 points in the fourth quarter, accounting for 62.9% of their total score.
» UAPB converted 4 of 15 third downs while Texas Southern was successful on 6 of 16.
» The Golden Lions had two players with more than eight tackles in the ballgame led by Ewell, who had 15.
» UAPB scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
» UAPB went 1-for-1 on fourth down, converting on 100 percent of attempts.
» UAPB won the time of possession battle 30:03 to 29:57.
» The Golden Lions ended the game on a strong note, scoring 22 unanswered points to close out the contest.