The #14 ranked WTAMU Buffs made their first ever visit to Tom Benson stadium on Oct. 30 taking on Incarnate Word.
WT felt right at home in San Antonio as they built up a comfortable 35-0 halftime lead en route to a 49-10 victory over the Cardinals.
On the opening possession of the game, WT drove 69 yards down the field culminating with Jay Tillman running it in from 14-yards out for the touchdown. With just 2:23 gone in the game, the Buffs were up 7-0.
WT’s second possession resulted in another touchdown. The Buffs began the drive at the UIW 47 yard-line and it was finished off by Brittan Golden receiving a 14-yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Taylor Harris. The Buffs led 14-0 with 5:56 left in the first quarter.
After forcing UIW to punt, WT took over once again on offense. The Buffs went 71 yards in 15 plays with Tevin Mitchell diving in from one yard out to make the score 21-0 with 2:05 left in the first.
Things remained relatively quiet, until midway through the second quarter. Defensive End Kyle Thomas deflected UIW Quarterback Paden Lynch’s pass in the air only for Defensive Back Maurice Caldwell to scoop it up and return it 18-yards for the touchdown. After Sergio Castillo’s PAT (point after touchdown) the score was 28-0 Buffs.
After another UIW punt, Harris led the Buffs on yet another scoring drive. The 10-play drive took 3:52 off the clock and culminated with Harris connecting with Tyson Williams from three yards out to make the score 35-0 Buffs. Castillo missed a 44-yard field goal before the half ended, as the score stayed 35-0 at halftime.
UIW fumbled on their first two possessions of the second half with WT recovering both times. After the second fumble recovery, WT’s offense took over from the WT 47 yard-line.
Harris wasted no time on the ensuing drive, finding Tyson Williams from 51 yards away for the touchdown, his second of the game. The score was 42-0 Buffs with 6:04 left in the third quarter.
UIW finally got on the scoreboard after a Thomas Ribold 32-yard field goal. With 2:09 left in the third the score was 42-3 Buffs.
On the ensuing kickoff, Tommy Hampton turned on the jets and ran 89 yards for the touchdown to give the Buffs a 49-3 lead.
UIW got its only touchdown of the game with 9:42 remaining in the fourth when Lynch found Donald Gies for an eight yard touchdown making the final score 49-10 in favor of WT.
QB Taylor Harris finished the day 20-33 passing for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Wide Receiver Tyson Williams had four catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns. Seven different Buffs made pass receptions on the day. Running Back Kelvin Thompson had 61 yards on seven carries with one touchdown.
WT will now prepare to face #3 ranked Abilene Christian on Nov 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. from Kimbrough Stadium.
