BROWNWOOD, Texas -- Howard Payne football team fell 41-0 to Mary Hardin-Baylor at home Saturday afternoon.
The Crusaders improved to 3-2 on the year and 2-1 in American Southwest Conference play, while the Yellow Jackets fell to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in conference matchups.
Blessing Ngene totaled 20 yards to lead the Yellow Jackets' ground attack in the game. Gage Powell also tacked on 13 yards on the ground, picking up 13 yards per carry.
Gus Charles reeled in three catches for 63 yards.
Jacob Urbina showed out for the Howard Payne defense, recording eight tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one recovered fumble.
How It Happened Game Notes
» Mary Hardin-Baylor outgained Howard Payne 484-186 in the contest.
» Howard Payne had their highest scoring quarter in the fourth period, when they put up zero points.
» Howard Payne converted 1 of 13 third downs while Mary Hardin-Baylor was successful on 4 of 13.
» The Yellow Jackets had two players with more than eight tackles in the ballgame led by Urbina, who had eight.
» Howard Payne forced one red zone turnover in the contest.
» Jake Wright led the Crusaders passing attack, completing 22 of his 35 attempts for 268 yards and two touchdowns.
» Jerry Cephus was Mary Hardin-Baylor's leading receiver with 84 yards and one touchdown.
The Yellow Jackets will have an open date next week and then return to action on Saturday, November 2nd at Hardin-Simmons in Abilene, Texas.Â
