From the locker room

Nov 2 2009 - 9:59pm | Joseph O. Garcia

The Bobcats played fearless throughout its 28-7 homecoming victory over Stephen F. Austin Saturday at Bobcat Stadium.

“That was the best defensive performance of the season for sure,” said Bradley George, senior quarterback.

The Bobcat defense held SFA, the best scoring team in the nation, scoreless in the first half and gave up only one touchdown.

Will Thompson, senior defensive back, said the defense secured the red zone.

“They were one of four in the red zone,” Thompson said. “Those goal line stands we had were huge.”

Travis Houston, senior defensive end, was seen in the Lumberjacks’ backfield, hurrying SFA quarterback Jeremy Moses.

“Travis was big for us today,” Wright said. “No doubt about it — he was everywhere.”

Houston dropped into coverage and recorded his first interception of the season.

The Bobcat offense did its part in the win as George broke his completion record with 31 of 42 passes for 324 yards and four touchdowns.

Mishak Rivas, sophomore wide receiver, said being the underdog made the team more relaxed because the Bobcats had nothing to lose. He said the players were having fun, which made the game easier.

Rivas had his best performance of the season with six receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns.

“It was one of those games where I tried to make something happen for the team,” Rivas said. “I wanted to come out here and perform. It’s homecoming and a lot of things are happening. A lot of people are here.”

The Bobcats are in a four-way tie for the top spot in the Southland Conference with three games remaining.

“Every game we win, it makes the next one more important,” Houston said. “It’s good we are fighting for the top, but we can’t let that idea change us. We have to keep pushing.”

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