Pioneers Fall Short on the Road at Louisiana Christian

PINEVILLE, LA -- Wayland Baptist nearly pulled off a stunning road victory Saturday night, but a late rally wasn't enough as the Pioneers fell, 43-37, to Louisiana Christian on the road.
 
After trailing 21-10 at halftime, the Pioneers roared back behind explosive plays and a resilient defense that forced three interceptions and returned a fumble 83 yards for a touchdown.

Quarterback Khalon Davis led the way through the air, throwing for 238 yards and three touchdowns, including a 79-yard strike to Keamodre Horace in the fourth quarter. Horace finished with four catches for 91 yards. Davis also connected twice with Damon Ford, who turned in a stellar all-around performance.
 
Ford rushed 19 times for 109 yards and a touchdown, while also catching three passes for 59 yards and two scores. He even added a 33-yard completion through the air.
Big-Time Plays on Defense

The Pioneer defense produced game-changing moments. Isaiah Brooks and Tyrone Morgan each picked off LCU quarterback Bryce Perkins, while Kacen Anthony delivered the defensive play of the night, scooping up a fumble and racing 83 yards for a touchdown to give WBU a 37-30 lead with 5:55 left.
 
Brooks paced the defense with 12 total tackles, including two tackles for loss, while Daniel Mendietta and X'Zavion Williams added sacks.
The Final Minutes

After Anthony's fumble return, Louisiana Christian answered with back-to-back touchdowns in the final five minutes to reclaim the lead. WBU's last drive stalled after an interception with under a minute to play, sealing the six-point setback.
 
By the Numbers

• Total Offense: WBU 410 yards, LCU 585 yards
• Passing: Davis 19-of-31, 238 yds, 3 TDs
• Rushing: Ford 19 carries, 109 yds, 1 TD
• Defense: 3 interceptions, 1 fumble returned for TD

 
Despite the loss, the Pioneers showed resilience and explosive potential, battling until the final whistle in a game that featured four fourth-quarter touchdowns.
 
Wayland Baptist (0-2, 0-2) will look to bounce back when they hit the road again to face Howard Payne University on Saturday, September 20th.