McDonald and Thomas have TD returns for Lamar in 52-23 win over UTRGV

Bryce McDonald and Blake Thomas each returned crucial kicks for touchdowns, leading Lamar to a 52-23 victory over UTRGV on Saturday night. McDonald intercepted a pass and sprinted 39 yards for a score, while Thomas returned the opening kickoff of the second half 97 yards for a touchdown. McDonald added rushing touchdowns of 6 and 3 yards in the third quarter, and Lamar's offense also scored via a 48-yard touchdown pass to Davin Driscoll, a 2-yard rushing touchdown, and three field goals.

UTRGV, which had never lost at home before, suffered its first home loss in program history and snapped a 10-game winning streak at Vackar Stadium. Broderick Taylor contributed 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns for the Vaqueros. Lamar's 52 points set a new record for the most by a visiting team at Vackar Stadium. The Cardinals, ranked No. 15 in the Stats Perform Top 25, will host Stephen F. Austin next Saturday. UTRGV will play next Saturday at Northwestern State.