Western Kentucky University Athletics said WKU beat Sam Houston 16-3 on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas. The Hilltoppers held the Bearkats without a touchdown and improved to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Conference USA, according to the announcement.
WKU took a 7-0 first-quarter lead on a 23-yard touchdown pass from Brock Glenn to Coleson Arends, the announcement said. Karl Campbell added a 35-yard field goal in the second quarter. Sam Houston’s only points came on a 42-yard field goal, making the score 10-3 at halftime.
Campbell kicked a 39-yard field goal late in the third quarter and a 33-yarder in the fourth to complete the scoring, according to WKU Athletics. The final field goal followed an interception by Tony Newsome Jr., which he returned 22 yards.
WKU recorded 276 yards of offense, including 144 rushing and 132 passing, the announcement said. Glenn completed 14 of 30 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown, and led the team with 54 rushing yards.
The game began at 7 p.m. in Huntsville, according to the announcement, which listed attendance at 7,291. WKU’s record against Sam Houston improved to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in games played in Huntsville, the university said.
