GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Southwestern University Football scored first before surrendering 35 unanswered against a sixth nationally ranked Trinity University squad at home, 35-7. The Pirates move to .500 in SAA play and 1-4 overall.
The Pirates were set to play their final game at the Georgetown ISD before moving back to campus for the new stadium opener on October 24. The squad had a tough battle against Trinity who just defeated Berry College last weekend, 23-6. Multiple Pirate running backs were unavailable on Saturday as
Devan Phillips moved back to offense to take the carries, while
Jackson Bowden took his spot at safety.
The Southwestern defense started the game with a stop. The run game was efficient to start the game before
Jaxon Sims connected with
Reece Cutrer for an 18-yard touchdown. Cutrer hauled in his fifth touchdown of the year to lead the team. The Pirates forced three straight Tiger punts as they led 7-0 after the first quarter.
However, Trinity created a pivotal sack, flipping the field to tie the game on the next drive. Sims was picked off on the next drive before the Tigers scored on the next play, quickly taking a 14-7 lead. Before halftime, Trinity made it 21-7 on a nine-play drive. Southwestern struggled to find success in the pass game in the second half as Trinity out scored the Pirates 14-0 to hold on for the win.
Jameer Martin and
Cody Cutrer grabbed second half interceptions.
GAME NOTES
- The difference was the Tigers ability to shut down the Pirates air game who only had 38 yards passing.
- However, the running game was respectable with 102 yards as Phillips had 66.
- Martin grabbed an interception along with six tackles.
- The Pirates captain is nine tackles away from the program record.
- Cody Cutrer snagged his first career collegiate interception.
- The Pirate secondary caused five interceptions in the past two games and nine on the year.
- Jaylon Greer totaled two pass break-ups
UP NEXT
Southwestern travels to #11 Berry College next weekend in Georgia.
