Entering Saturday’s Homecoming game against Tarleton State, the Eastern New Mexico University football team has won three consecutive games and three of its last four. Last week, the Greyhound defense limited University of Texas of the Permian Basin to just a pair of first downs in the opening half, while quarterback Wyatt Strand became the first ENMU player since at least 1998 to throw for 200 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game.
Since trailing 28-7 in the second quarter against West Texas A&M, the Hounds have surged and outscored the opposition by a 66-5 margin.
How to Follow the Game
The Homecoming Game will be broadcast LIVE on KENW-TV PBS-TV Channel 3-3. The legendary “Voice of the Greyhounds” Dr. Donald Elder will be on hand to broadcast the game on KSEL 105.9 FM, which also will have an audio stream of the game on their website. A video stream and live statistics will be available at GoEasternAthletics.com.
The Matchup
The Greyhounds are 13-10 against Tarleton State, with an 8-6 record when playing the Texans in home games.
Last season, the Greyhounds snapped a 10-game skid in the series against Tarleton State with a 49-44 victory on the road. Both teams scored in every quarter and Eastern never trailed in the game. The Hounds snapped a 28-all tie in the third quarter and took the lead for good on a 51-yard interception return from De’Aundre Sanders. ENMU held a crucial 14-10 edge in points off turnovers, in addition to a 34:16-25:44 advantage in time of possession.
The last time the Hounds defeated the Texans at home was a 34-27 decision on October 14, 2000. Facing a 20-13 deficit, Eastern scored 21 points in the fourth quarter on touchdown runs from Heath Ridenour and Dennis Beard, while James Stewart scored on an interception return. The game marked ENMU’s eighth straight win over Tarleton State, dating back to the series opener in 1961.
Greyhound Head Coach Josh Lynn is in his fifth season at Eastern and has a 24-22 record. With a 15-15 mark in league play, he is just one of two coaches in team history with a .500 or better record in LSC play. In 2013, the Greyhounds finished with a 5-1 mark in Lone Star Conference play to share the league title with Tarleton State. Todd Whitten returned to the Tarleton State sidelines after coaching the team in 2996 and from 2000-04. He has a 48-26 record with Tarleton State and an overall 73-54 record as a NCAA head coach.
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After a come-from-behind win last weekend, fourth-ranked Midwestern State is 5-0 (4-0 LSC) and the lone undefeated team in the conference. The Greyhounds are right behind them with a 5-1 LS record. Ninth-ranked Texas A&M-Commerce and Tarleton State have matching 3-1 records in league play, while Angelo State and West Texas A&M both have 2-2 records.
Western New Mexico
Silver City, NM
12:00 PM
West Texas A&M
Oklahoma Panhandle State
Goodwell, Okla.
1 p.m.
Tarleton State
Portales, NM
4 p.m.
Angelo State
Midwestern State
Wichita Falls, Texas
7 p.m.
UT Permian Basin
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Kingsville, Texas
7 p.m.
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