Antonio Martin Jr. dominates with 185 yards and 2 touchdowns as SE Louisiana defeats Texas A&M-Commerce 21-9

In a Southland Conference showdown, SE Louisiana took down Texas A&M-Commerce with a 21-9 victory on Saturday night, led by Antonio Martin Jr.’s impressive performance. Martin Jr. showcased his skills on the field by rushing for 185 yards and scoring two touchdowns, including a 58-yard sprint to the end zone in the second quarter that put SE Louisiana in the lead 7-0.
As the game progressed, SE Louisiana maintained their momentum, with Eli Sawyer connecting with Cade Collier for a 9-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter, expanding their lead to 14-3. Texas A&M-Commerce managed to put points on the board with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Ron Peace to Tyler Daniels in the fourth quarter, but they fell short on a two-point conversion attempt.
The game was sealed when Martin Jr. secured his second touchdown of the night with a 1-yard plunge, solidifying SE Louisiana’s victory with a final score of 21-9. Eli Sawyer also contributed to the win with 194 passing yards, completing 17 of 31 attempts, adding a touchdown pass and an interception to his stats.
On the other side, Texas A&M-Commerce struggled offensively, with their two quarterbacks combining for 25 completions on 38 attempts, amassing a total of 215 passing yards. The loss marked Texas A&M-Commerce’s fifth consecutive defeat for the season.
SE Louisiana’s triumph over Texas A&M-Commerce in the Southland Conference opener showcased their strong offensive capabilities and solidified their standing in the early stages of the season. The team’s cohesive performance on both ends of the field proved to be the difference-maker in securing the victory, with Martin Jr. and Sawyer leading the charge to claim the win.