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Gavin Rutherford leads Stephen F. Austin past Incarnate Word 28-26

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Gavin Rutherford leads Stephen F. Austin past Incarnate Word 28-26
Summary

Gavin Rutherford threw three touchdown passes as Stephen F. Austin defeated Incarnate Word 28-26 on October 3 in Nacogdoches, Texas. The Lumberjacks secured their 16th consecutive regular-season win and extended their home winning streak to 11 games. Incarnate Word had led 20-14 after a touchdown from David Rasor but surrendered the advantage as Rutherford connected with Preston Alford and Clayton Wayland for scores. The game concluded with Incarnate Word unable to convert a last-minute 2-point conversion attempt, falling just short of a comeback after a late touchdown.

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  • •Stephen F. Austin improves to 6-0, 3-0 in Southland Conference.
  • •Rutherford's performance includes three touchdown passes.
  • •Incarnate Word leads 20-14 in the third quarter.
  • •David Rasor scored a 1-yard touchdown for Incarnate Word.
  • •Next, Incarnate Word visits Lamar, while Stephen F. Austin plays Nicholls.
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  • 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Rutherford, Stephen F. Austin beat Incarnate Word 28-26 for 16th straight regular-season win
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NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Gavin Rutherford threw three touchdown passes Saturday night to help Stephen F. Austin beat Incarnate Word 28-26, the Lumberjacks' 16th consecutive win in the regular season and 11th straight in Southland Conference play.

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