Fast start propels SHSU to 66-17 win over TSU

HUNTSVILLE, Texas- The Texas Southern Tigers fell behind early in the game as Sam Houston State ran away from TSU 66-17 on Saturday night.

SHSU quarterback Jermiah Briscoe completed 19 of 26 passes with three touchdown strikes to Davion Davis and one each to Yedidiah Louis and Tyler Scott.

The Bearkats were able to build a 28-0 lead in the first quarter.

Offensively for the Tigers running back Brad Woodard played well as he rushed for 122 yards and two scores.  

None of Sam Houston's first eight scoring drives lasted longer than 1:43 and three were under a minute.

Woodard scored touchdowns for the Tigers on runs of 61 and 1 yards.