Brown's Late Surge Powers Incarnate Word Past Nicholls

Incarnate Word fans saw their team take control of the fourth quarter after Emmett Brown threw two touchdown passes to break a tight contest. The Cardinals defeated Nicholls 42-24 on Saturday to improve their record.

Brown completed 15 of 24 passes for 200 yards and rushed for 80 yards on 13 carries. He found Jacob Emmers for a 35-yard score in the first quarter. In the second half, he connected with Dane Farley on a 4-yard play to give San Antonio a 28-24 lead late in the third quarter. Brown then threw a 36-yard touchdown to Isaiah Champagne with 14:08 remaining, stretching the margin to 35-24.

Damashja Harris capped a 10-play, 58-yard drive with a 5-yard run with 1:59 left in the game. Jayden Hibbler also contributed, rushing for a 17-yard touchdown and finishing with 115 yards on 20 carries.

Nicholls quarterback Preston Welch passed for 105 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Charlie Diedrich returned an interception 7 yards for a score in the third quarter, giving the Colonels a 24-21 advantage before the Cardinals pulled away. The Colonels now sit at 4-7.

The win marks the fifth consecutive victory for Incarnate Word, which is 7-4 overall and 6-2 in the Southland Conference. The Cardinals are ranked No. 22 in the Stats Perform poll. They trail conference leaders Lamar and Stephen F. Austin. Incarnate Word travels to East Texas A&M on Saturday, while Nicholls hosts Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday.