Houston Christian turned a three-quarter deficit into a decisive 43-24 victory over East Texas A&M on Saturday night at Husky Stadium, capping a dominant fourth-quarter performance. The Huskies (4-3) scored the final 27 points of the contest to secure their second consecutive win and improve to 3-1 in Southland Conference play. Trailing 24-16 entering the final period, Houston Christian executed with precision to flip the momentum and control the game’s closing minutes.
Cutter Stewart’s dual-threat dominance powers Huskies to second straight Southland win
The comeback began just 54 seconds into the fourth quarter when quarterback Cutter Stewart connected with Keith Wheeler on a 2-yard touchdown pass, narrowing the gap to two points. Stewart, who proved to be the engine of the offense, extended the lead with a 6-yard strike to Champ Dozier with 10:02 remaining. He added a 6-yard rushing touchdown with 4:16 left on the clock, showcasing his versatility as both a passer and runner. The Huskies sealed the deal late in the game when Javon Bejarano returned an interception 55 yards for the clinching score with only 29 seconds remaining.
Stewart finished with a stellar statistical line, throwing for 188 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 110 yards and two scores. Mason Graham also contributed to the aerial attack by catching a touchdown pass. This performance underscores Houston Christian’s ability to close out games against conference opponents, highlighting a balanced offensive attack that can adapt to deficits and deliver when it matters most.
Source: Yahoo Sports
