Lamar edges Weber State 17-16 with Longino’s 2 TD passes

On Saturday night in Beaumont, Texas, Jakolby Longino led Lamar to a narrow victory over Weber State with two touchdown passes. The game started with Longino connecting with Sevonne Rhea for a 7-yard touchdown, establishing a 10-0 lead for Lamar before halftime. Weber State responded with a 31-yard interception return for a touchdown by Montae Pate, leveling the score at 10-10 just before the break. In the third quarter, Richie Munoz's 2-yard touchdown pass to Colter May gave Weber State a brief 16-10 advantage. However, Longino's impressive 72-yard touchdown pass to Damien Moore put Lamar back in front, concluding the scoring with nine minutes remaining in the third quarter. Longino's performance was efficient, completing 5 of 6 passes for a total of 121 yards. Khalan Griffin contributed significantly to Lamar's ground game, rushing for 91 yards on 21 carries. Despite Weber State's efforts, including a 42-yard field goal by Kyle Thompson in the second quarter, they ultimately fell short. Thompson's missed 40-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds sealed the game for Lamar. This victory improved Lamar's record to 2-1, while Weber State dropped to 1-2. The close score reflects a competitive matchup, with both teams showcasing moments of offensive prowess and defensive resilience throughout the game.