Tarleton State dominates Houston Christian with 3 TD passes from Greek

On Saturday night in Houston, Tarleton State showcased a dominant performance against Houston Christian, highlighted by Daniel Greek's impressive three touchdown passes. The Texans capitalized on a strong second quarter, scoring 21 points, which included rushing touchdowns from Derrel Kelley III and Kayvon Britten. Greek's passing game was efficient, completing 15 of 22 attempts for 179 yards, and he connected with Cody Jackson for a 24-yard touchdown following an interception by Donta Stuart. Britten and Kelley also contributed significantly on the ground, with Britten rushing 26 times for 154 yards and Kelley adding 110 yards on 23 carries. Greek continued to build on the lead with a 22-yard touchdown pass to Mikey Henderson in the third quarter, followed by a 9-yard touchdown to Darius Cooper in the fourth, extending the Texans' lead to 35-10. On the other side, Houston Christian struggled to maintain momentum, with Cutter Stewart throwing for 201 yards and managing one touchdown along with a 2-point conversion to AJ Wilson. However, Stewart's performance was marred by two interceptions, which hindered the Huskies' ability to mount a comeback. The victory improved Tarleton State's record to 2-1, while Houston Christian fell to 0-2. This game highlighted Tarleton State's offensive capabilities and defensive resilience, setting a positive tone for the remainder of their season.