great second half beating the
Washington State Cougars
38-35.
It was a difference of two halves.
The Cougars had the Lobos in
the first half scoring four to
two. The Lobos tied the game
in the third quarter scoring two
touchdowns while the Cougars
had zero points. This meant the
Lobos made an adjustment at
the half.
Neither team were able to score
of the fourth quarter which allowed
excitement for the end. The Lobos
went ahead for the second time
with 4:40 left in the game with a
field goal. The Cougars in about
a minute and a half score a TD
to take a four point lead with 3:12
remaining.
This didn't stop the Lobos by
scoring a touchdown with 21
seconds remaining. The Cougars
had their timeouts however it
would take a miracle to tie with
a field goal. The Cougars had one
pass near the sideline that was
ruled a catch however it was
overturned to an incomplete pass
with seven seconds remaining in
the game. Qb Mateer was able to
complete a pass with three seconds
to go. It was too far for a tying field
goal so they had to go for a hail
Mary that went incomplete.
This was the first upset by the Lobos
for over twenty years to a ranked team.
Lobos quarterback Devon Dampier
was the player of the game. He
completed only 11 of 25 passes for
174 yards and one touchdown. It
was his legs that gave the Lobos
the win along with improved defense
in the second half. Dampier had 28
carries for 193 yards and three TD's.
Dampier looked more like a wide
receiver with his speed. Not often
does a qb run for more yards than
throwing it.
The Lobos are not even bowl eligible
yet wit a 5-6 record. Next Saturday
night they play the final game of
the season at Hawaii where they have
to win to make a bowl game.
The Cougars are now 8-2 with two
games remaining. They play late
afternoon game at Oregon State.
Go Cougs!
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