Dickens scores early, Incarnate Word rolls over SFA 31-7

SAN ANTONIO -- Ra'Quanne Dickens ran for a career-high 220 yards and two touchdowns as Incarnate Word blew out to an early lead and coasted to a 31-7 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday night to get its first win of the season. There were several firsts for Incarnate Word (1-2, 1-0). Eric Morris got his first victory as head coach, the Cardinals picked up their first win against SFA in five tries, and they started Southland Conference play with a victory. Dickens rushed for 142 yards on 12 carries with two touchdowns in the first half as Incarnate Word opened a 31-7 halftime lead. UIW had 175 yards rushing compared to SFA's 27 in the first half. Foster Sawyer hit Josh McGowen on a 14-yard scoring toss in the first quarter for the Lumberjacks' only score.