October 19, 2024

Fort Worth, TX – The Nelson University Lions traveled to Fort Worth for the much-anticipated "Battle of 287" rivalry game against Texas Wesleyan University on Saturday in a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) clash. Despite an early spark from running back Dakeevion Rose, the Lions fell 76-19 to the Rams in a tough road contest.
 

Lions Review
Nelson University wasted no time making their mark on the game, as Dakeevion Rose broke loose for a 34-yard touchdown just over a minute into the first quarter. Rose struck again three minutes later, punching in a 1-yard run to give Nelson a 13-0 lead. However, the Rams responded quickly and forcefully, scoring on a 64-yard drive shortly after, igniting a wave of momentum that saw them rack up 27 points by the end of the first quarter.

Quarterback Pierson Rougeau battled against constant pressure, completing 14 of 21 passes for 127 yards, with Zach Fuller leading the receivers with 8 catches for 108 yards. However, the Rams' defense sacked Rougeau nine times, preventing the Lions from finding an offensive rhythm.

The Lions' defense worked hard to contain the Rams' potent attack, with Joseph Chavez and Dylon Kaufman recording five tackles each, and Jordan Walker making a key interception. However, Texas Wesleyan's relentless ground game, led by Ernest Ceasar's 78 yards and multiple touchdowns, proved too much to handle.

Marvin Sanders added a bright spot for the Lions in the third quarter, scoring on a 6-yard run. But despite the team's resilience, the Rams' high-powered offense continued to pile on points, finishing the game with a 76-19 victory.
 

Next Up
The Lions will look to regroup as they head to Houston, TX, for a matchup against North American University on Saturday, October 26, at 2:00 PM.

Nelson University (formerly SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU