LANGSTON, Oklahoma -- Langston amassed nearly 600 yards of total offense en route to an easy 53-7 victory over Oklahoma Baptist. Mark Wright, Jr. engineered the attack, going 17-23 for 283 yards and a touchdown. He added a score on the ground, rushing for 66 yards, keeping two drives alive with his feet. Early penalties held Langston back in the first half, but the Lions were still able to put up 20 points. Then they exploded for 36 in the second half, including 19 4th quarter points. A 73-yard Kievon Jackson run highlighted the final 15 minutes of the game.
12 players had carries for the Lions. Jackson and Wright led the ground game, followed by Kenrick Robertson and William Taylor, who both had touchdowns. Wright spread the ball around to eight different receivers. Bruce Thompson had the long catch on the day, going for 57 yards late in the 3rd quarter to set up a short Robertson touchdown run. DeVon Bailey made his presence felt in the slot, catching four balls for 66 yards.
John Hunter led the team in tackles for the second week in a row. He had seven, including an assist on a tackle for loss. The defense created four turnovers with three interceptions and a fumble. Two of those interceptions were part of a sloppy 1st quarter for both sides, but Langston got the better of the Bison in the end.
Langston is outscoring their NAIA opponents 128-32 this season. They are 3-0 and lead the Central States Football League. Up next: NCAA Division II Oklahoma Panhandle State in Goodwell. The Lions continue on the road with a key conference clash in Muskogee against Bacone on November 9th. Langston ends the season at home against Wayland Baptist.
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