Central Arkansas Bears @ Northwestern State Demons
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28 | |
NWST | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
Northwestern St. holds off Central Arkansas 31-28
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- Zach Adkins threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth as Northwestern State hung on to beat Central Arkansas 31-28 Saturday night.
The Demons (4-5, 1/3 Southland Conference) led 14-3 early in the second as Adkins threw a 25-yard touchdown to Shakeir Ryan and connected with Tuff McClain for a 33-yard strike.
Two rushing touchdowns by Willie Matthews gave the Bears (5-4, 2-2) the lead in the third quarter.
Adkins would respond quickly, hitting Daniel Taylor for a 38-yard score. He ran one in from six yards out midway through the fourth quarter to increase the Demons lead 31-20.
Central Arkansas eyed a late rally with Ryan Howard throwing a two-yard touchdown to Courtney Whitehead. The Bears converted the two-point conversion to pull within 3, but the ensuing onside kick was recovered by Northwestern State.
Adkins finished 18-of-26 for 226 yards and added 48 on the ground.
