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For the second straight week, the No. 2 Lindenwood football team jumped out to a 49-0 halftime lead on its way to a Heart of America Athletic Conference victory. This time, the Lions went on the road and defeated Central Methodist by a 69-7 score.
Lindenwood's offense started slow with an interception and punt on two of its first three possessions. The defense picked them up though by forcing a punt and two turnovers on the Eagles' first three possessions. After a Dan Carlisle interception in Central Methodist territory, the offense found its rhythm, scoring on the very next play. The Lions offense was not stopped again for the rest of the half and the special teams also added a touchdown as Lindenwood put the game away with a 36-0 second quarter.
In the second half, Lindenwood added three more touchdowns before Central Methodist ended Lindenwood's shutout bid with just 24 seconds remaining in the game.
For the game, Lindenwood's defense allowed just 265 yards, with 96 coming on the ground and 169 through the air. The Lions forced four turnovers and eight punts, and also had a turnover on downs.
Carlisle tied for the team-high with seven tackles and also had a fumble recovery to go along with his interception. Jason Young also had seven tackles and Kellen Dreyer had a team-high 2.5 tackles for loss. Cody Fogle had five tackles, an interception, and a pass breakup.
Offensively, the Lions had 617 total yards which was the fourth-highest total in school history. The team had 330 in the air in the first half, before going to the ground game in the second half, collecting 163 rushing yards.
Jamere Holland led the scoring with three touchdowns. He caught four passes for 114 yards and two scores, and also added an 84-yard punt return touchdown. In one half of play, Philip Staback completed 17-of-19 passes for 330 yards and five touchdowns. Denodus O'Bryant had three catches for 93 yards and one touchdown, and Matt Bramow caught four passes for 80 yards and a score. The final touchdown reception went to Donald Fusilier. On the ground, Nate Orlando led the team with 73 yards and two touchdowns. LeMarien Parson also scored two rushing touchdowns.
Game Notes: Lindenwood improves to 2-0 overall and in the HAAC … Central Methodist falls to 1-1 overall and in the HAAC … the Lions have won 21 straight conference contests … Lindenwood improves to 13-2 all-time versus Central Methodist … Lindenwood moves to .500 for the history of its football program with a 111-111-2 mark … four of Lindenwood's touchdowns were 39 yards or longer, including two by Jamere Holland.
