Savage Storm Edge A&M-Commerce, 28-24

Southeastern Oklahoma State defensive end Lionel Gillespie tackled Texas A&M University-Commerce quarterback Terry Mayo on a fourth and goal to lead the Savage Storm to a 28-24 win in Commerce on Saturday afternoon.

The Savage Storm (5-5, 3-1 LSC North) outgained the Lions by a 410 to 382 margin in the win, including a decisive 147 to 96 advantage on the ground. 138 of those yards came from running back Baylen Laury. SOSU quarterback Brandon McCain spread 18 completions among 10-different receivers for four touchdown passes and 263 yards.

A&M-Commerce (4-5, 2-2 LSC North) quarterback Terry Mayo threw for 286 yards on 26 of 42 passing for a touchdown and an interception in the loss. Junior wide receiver Willie Thornton caught nine passes for a game-high 137 yards. Senior linebacker Andrew Gamboa had 10 tackles, a fumble recover and an interception in the loss.

The Lions went in front 24-21 with 11:37 left in the final quarter on a seven-yard touchdown reception by Nabil El-Amin from Mayo. After a missed field goal by SOSU, A&M-Commerce went three and out.

Southeastern Oklahoma State went three plays on 55 yards in 45 seconds as well as a pass interference call for the go-ahead and eventual game-winning touchdown on a 17-yard touchdown reception by Laury with 5:23 left in the contest.

A&M-Commerce mounted a pair of late rallies, both times, the Savage Storm answered with an interception with 2:22 remaining and the game-saving tackle by Gillespie with eight seconds left.

The Lions will close out the 2008 season with a contest against Southwestern Oklahoma State at 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

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