Tigers Improve to 3-4 With 21-17 Football Victory Over Austin

October 29, 2011

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October 29, 2011, Sherman, Texas — DePauw University's football team overcame four turnovers and an early 7-0 deficit to defeat Austin College this afternoon, 21-17. The win, the Tigers' second straight, improves DePauw's record to 3-4 on the season.  Austin, which celebrated its homecoming today, drops to 0-8. (top photo: courtesy Austin College)

DePauw has now won all six all-time meetings between the two football programs.

DePauw fumbled on its first possession and the Kangaroos responded with a quick score, taking a 7-0 lead less than a minute into the contest.

With 6:53 left in the second quarter, freshman quarterback Drew Seaman connected with junior tight end Bobby Coburn on a 23-yard touchdown pass, knotting the score.

A 21-yard field goal fourteen seconds before the end of the first half gave Austin a 10-7 advantage at the break.

Seaman, making his second start, found Taylor Wagner (pictured at right) on a 30-yard scoring strike with 10:57 left in the third quarter, and the visitors took their first lead of the day, 14-10.

A seven yard scamper by Jordan Hickam on an end run increased the Tiger advantage to 21-10 with 1:16 left in the third quarter.

The 'Roos narrowed the gap to 21-17 with a 25-yard touchdown pass with 8:52 remaining in the game.

DePauw then turned the ball over on a fumble on their own 10 yard line. On a fourth down-and-goal from the 2 yard line an Austin touchdown pass attempt was incomplete.

Seaman completed 11-of-19 passes for 114 yards with two TDs and one interception before leaving the game with an injury in the third quarter.  Senior Will King completed 3-of-5 passes for 15 yards in relief.

Armani Cato (pictured at left) led the DePauw running game with 90 yards on 27 carries. Wagner, Coburn and D.J. Steward each had three receptions.

Today's contest wrapped up the road portion of the Tigers' 2011 schedule. Next up for the black and gold is a game with Albion College next Saturday afternoon, followed by the annual rivalry game with Wabash College on November 12.

For comprehensive coverage of today's game and historical information, visit the football team's official online page.

DePauw's ticket distribution for the 118th Monon Bell Classic is under way.  Details can be found in this story.

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