EJ Colson throws 3 first-half touchdown passes to lead Incarnate Word to 24-17 victory over Lamar

SAN ANTONIO -- , EJ Colson threw three first-half touchdown passes and Incarnate Word held on for a 24-17 victory over Lamar on Saturday. Colson had a 1-yard touchdown toss to Jalen Walthall at the end of a 14-play drive for a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter and Incarnate Word's Cardinals (3-6, 1-4) never trailed in dealing Lamar's Cardinals (7-2, 4-1) their first Southland Conference defeat while ending their seven-game win streak. Colson connected with Jackson Lowe for an 8-yard touchdown at the 6:48 mark of the second, before hitting Josh Lorick for a 45-yard score with 38 seconds left to give Incarnate Word a 21-3 lead at halftime. The advantage was 24-3 after Will Faris ' 39-yard field goal was the lone score in the third quarter. Joshua Robinson capped a 10-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown run early in the final period.