George sparks Texas State past Nicholls State

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• Published: Nov 16, 2008 - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.

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SAN MARCOS, Texas — Nicholls State led 3-0 after the first quarter, but back-to-back Colonel turnovers helped Texas State score 31 unanswered points as the Bobcats picked up a win 34-10 win Saturday in Bobcat Stadium.

The Colonels (2-6, 2-4 Southland Conference) were limited to 118 yards rushing on 44 attempts in the game, while Texas State accumulated 269 yards on the ground on 43 attempts.

The Bobcats (7-4, 4-2 SLC) were also effective through the air, as Bradley George tossed three touchdowns and completed 10-of-14 passes for 136 yards.

“You have to really give (Texas State) Coach (Brad) Wright and his staff credit. They really came to play today and caused some confusion for us on defense,” Nicholls State coach Jay Thomas said in a university release.

“We are obviously disappointed in the loss. Our guys fought hard and never gave up; granted we dug ourselves a hole, but we never stopped fighting to get out of it.”

Senior quarterback Vincent Montgomery led the Colonels in passing and rushing yards, throwing for 75 and rushing 29. Montgomery also added one touchdown pass, while senior wide receiver Patrick Gordon had three receptions for 73 yards.

“Next week we will be playing for pride, and we have a lot of seniors playing their final collegiate game who have meant a lot to this program. I know they will be giving it everything they have to go out with a win,” said Thomas.

Nicholls was the first on the scoreboard via a 40-yard field goal by junior Ross Schexnayder.

The successful attempt came after the Colonels put together their second most lengthy drive of the season, eating up 7:27 off the clock in the first quarter.

It was the last time Nicholls would put points on the scoreboard in the first half. Texas State scored 24 unanswered second quarter points heading into the intermission.

In the first half, 14 Bobcat points came off Colonel turnovers, and all three touchdowns drives went four plays or less.

At the half, Nicholls State had 90 yards of total offense, while Texas State piled up 236, despite running four less plays than the Colonels.