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Lions Roar Past Seawolves in Tight Contest
4 Sep
Summary
- Lindenwood Lions secured a 20-17 victory in their previous game.
- Stony Brook Seawolves lost a close match 41-34 after a comeback.
- Lindenwood previously defeated Stony Brook 30-27 last September.
The Lindenwood Lions will play their first road game of the season against the Stony Brook Seawolves in Stony Brook, New York. Lindenwood enters the contest with a 1-0 record after a close 20-17 victory over Charleston Southern on August 27. Key plays in their win included an 85-yard interception return for a touchdown by Isaac Edwards and a touchdown run by Pops Battle.
Stony Brook, holding a 0-1 record, experienced a tough season opener. They rallied from an 18-point deficit against Delaware State to tie the game, only to concede the winning score with under two minutes remaining in a 41-34 loss. Quarterback Quinn Boyd threw for three touchdowns, and CJ Hester added 91 rushing yards.
Last September, Lindenwood emerged victorious in the teams' initial encounter, winning 30-27 at home. The Lions had established a commanding 27-3 lead by halftime in that game.
