Aiden McCown, Caleb Holmes propel Lamar past Nicholls 49-18 in Cardinals’ Southland opener
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Aiden McCown completed 13 of 19 passes for 232 yards with one interception as he propelled Lamar to a 49-18 victory over Nicholls in the Cardinals' Southland Conference opener. McCown also ran 56 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, finishing with 80 yards on six carries. Blake Thomas scored on a 41-yard touchdown pass from McCown on the fourth play of the game, giving Lamar an early 14-0 lead.
Nicholls scored on a three-yard touchdown pass from Cam Patterson to Ellis Stewart, but Holmes returned the ensuing kickoff 86 yards for a 21-7 advantage for Lamar. Parker Jenkins and LaDamion McDowell scored short touchdowns in the second quarter, and Lamar opened a 42-10 halftime lead. Lamar's defense forced a three-and-out on Nicholls' first possession, and McCown connected with Davin Driskell for a 48-yard touchdown, extending Lamar's lead to 28-7 with 12:20 remaining in the first quarter.
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