Highlights
YOUTUBEWin probability
EVERY PLAY · ESPN MODELKICKOFF: SHSU 58% · BIGGEST SINGLE-PLAY SWING: 15 PTS
Scoring plays
8 SCORES
Christian Pavon 39 Yd Field Goal
0-3
Team Safety
2-3
Simeon Evans 17 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick)
2-10
Simeon Evans 2 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick)
2-17
Elijah Canion 10 Yd pass from Kaidon Salter (Colin Karhu Kick)
9-17
Christian Pavon 38 Yd Field Goal
9-20
Colin Karhu 43 Yd Field Goal
12-20
Kaidon Salter 33 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
18-20
What happened
ESPN RECAPSam Houston holds off Liberty 20-18, Bearkats remain in contention for Conference USA title game
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- , Hunter Watson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter to Simeon Edwards and Sam Houston held off Liberty 20-18 on Friday to remain in contention for the Conference USA title game. Liberty's Kaidon Salter scored on a 33-yard run to cap a six-play, 64-yard drive with 1:10 remaining, but the Flames failed on the two-point conversion attempt. The Bearkats will need Jacksonville State to beat Western Kentucky on Saturday to make the championship. The Gamecocks secured their bid to their first title game with a 21-11 win over Sam Houston on Nov. 23 and will host the championship on Dec. 6. The Hilltoppers are in with a win on Saturday. Watson connected with scoring throws of 17 and 2 yards to Evans to give Sam Houston a 17-2 lead midway through the second quarter. Watson finished 19-of-33 passing for 202 yards.
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Team stats
LIB · SHSUELLIOTT T. BOWERS STADIUM, HUNTSVILLE · ATTENDANCE 8,651
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