SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Angelo State University football team kicked off the 2019 season in style dominating the Western Oregon University Wolves, 45-20.
First half:

• Just under three minutes into the game, Connor Flaningan put the Rams on the board with a 24-yard field goal.
• The Wolves grabbed its only lead about four minutes later on a two-yard rush to lead 7-3.
• In the final two minutes of the second quarter, Payne Sullins handed off to Lloyd Howard for an 18-yard rush to push the score to 24-7.

Second half:

• The Rams domination continued, scoring twice in the third quarter to lead 38-7.
• 30 seconds into the fourth, Sullins found Lawson Ayo for a 13-yard pass to the end zone for a 45-7 lead.
• The Wolves tried to manage to come back but defense stayed strong, as they blocked a kick to keep the score at 45-13 and gave up one more touchdown in the final two minutes.

Key Players:

• Sullins finished 20 for 24 for 210 yards with three touchdowns.
• Larry Johnson led the offense with six receptions for 66 yards and one touchdown, followed by Lawson Ayo with two touchdowns on three receptions for 44 yards.
• Lloyd Howard was a force on the ground with 16 carries for 112 yards and two touchdowns.
• Duran Miller and Darrick Dickerson Jr. led the defense with two sacks.

Up Next:
The Blue and Gold welcome Simon Fraser, British Columbia to LeGrand Stadium at First Community Federal Credit Union for Military Appreciation on September 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.