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Incarnate Word Cardinals at East Texas A&M Lions

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38 - 24
3-9, 2-4 Home

Incarnate Word beats East Texas A&M 38-24 to finish undefeated in conference play

Incarnate Word (10-2, 7-0) became the first team in program history to finish undefeated in conference play. The No. 6 Cardinals await the FCS selection show on Sunday to learn the playoff matchups.

Calzada came in leading the FCS in passing touchdowns with 30 on the season and No. 6 for passing yards (3,018). He finished 26 of 40 with an interception against East Texas A&M.

Incarnate Word linebacker Darius Sanders made his third interception in two games then Calzada launched a 43-yard pass to Jalen Walthall to tie it at 14 midway through the second quarter.

The Cardinals' Marcus Brown blocked a 45-yard field-goal attempt that would have broken a tie at 24 early in the fourth. Calzada found wide-open Logan Compton in the end zone for a 31-24 lead. Mason Pierce was also left wide open for an 18-yard score with 2:43 left.

Ron Peace was 21 of 38 for 165 yards with one touchdown and one interception for East Texas (3-9, 2-4). He also rushed for a score.

How To Watch

How can I watch Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. East Texas A&M Lions?
  • TV Channel: Cardinals at Lions 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

UIW TD 1st Period 6:26 Zach Calzada 1 Yd Run (Brack Peacock Kick)
ETAM TD 1st Period 3:01 Ron Peace 14 Yd Run (Luke Jackson Kick)
ETAM TD 2nd Period 12:55 KJ Shankle 14 Yd Run (Luke Jackson Kick)
UIW TD 2nd Period 8:30 Jalen Walthall 43 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Brack Peacock Kick)
ETAM FG 2nd Period 2:57 Luke Jackson 39 Yd Field Goal
UIW FG 2nd Period 0:00 Brack Peacock 37 Yd Field Goal
ETAM TD 3rd Period 10:01 KJ Shankle 7 Yd pass from Ron Peace (Luke Jackson Kick)
UIW TD 4th Period 12:58 Lontrell Turner 5 Yd Run (Brack Peacock Kick)
UIW TD 4th Period 7:48 Logan Compton 9 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Brack Peacock Kick)
UIW TD 4th Period 2:43 Mason Pierce 18 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Brack Peacock Kick)

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/2916.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originUIW https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/2837.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originETAM
29 1st Downs 14
5-13 3rd down efficiency 4-16
1-3 4th down efficiency 1-2
496 Total Yards 231
333 Passing 165
26/40 Comp/Att 21/39
8.3 Yards per pass 4.2
163 Rushing 66
43 Rushing Attempts 25
3.8 Yards per rush 2.6
8-75 Penalties 10-100
2 Turnovers 1
1 Fumbles lost 0
1 Interceptions thrown 1
33:22 Possession 26:38

Game Information

Venue: Memorial Stadium (Commerce, TX)

Location: Commerce, TX
Attendance: 3,724 · Capacity:
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