MONTICELLO, Ark. – Fresh off a hard loss last weekend, the University of Arkansas at Monticello football team to Southern Arkansas University on Saturday. The contest will be the final game of the 2021 season for the UAM Football team. The Weevils with kickoff set for 2 p.m. in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Below you will find important information regarding tickets, game coverage, and game notes.
UAM Game Notes - Week 11
LIVE COVERAGE
Live Stats
Live Streaming Video
UAM Radio: 93.7 KHBM-FM
SAU Radio: 99.1 KVMZ-FM
TICKETS
Buy Tickets
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid extended wait times at the ticket gates on game days. Cash will not be accepted as a form of payment when purchasing tickets at the gate on game days; credit/debit card transactions only. Cash will not be accepted as a form of payment at the concession stand as well.
The Matchup
Weevils look to trim the claws. After falling to East Central University last weekend the Weevils look to end the losing streak. The Weevils look to collect their 5th win while the Southern Arkansas Muleriders also look to collect their 5th.
Last Meeting
The last time these two teams met was on November 16th, 2019. The Weevils nearly made a comeback scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter but were unable to finish it off, losing 34-32.
About Last Week
The Weevils struggled to find their ground as they lost to East Central University(ECU) on Saturday by a score of 35-10. ECU had a 3-0 lead in first quarter, after Trey Keatts kicked a 39 yard field goal. SEOSU continued the lead in the second quarter, after Deundre Wheeler ran a four yard touchdown and Ryan Taylor ran a 20 yard touchdown, leaving the score 17-0. UAM responded with a 14 yard passing touchdown to C.J. Parham, with a score of 7-17 at halftime. SEOSU tacked on to their lead in the third quarter with two more touchdowns. The two touchdowns were both thrown by Daulton Hatley for a total of 31 passing yards.Despite their best efforts, the Weevils couldn't break the SEOSU defense. UAM responded in the fourth quarter by a two yard running touchdown by Demilon Brown, with the final score 34-14. The rushing touchdowns were ran by SEOSU CJ Shavers, Ryan Taylor,and Deundre Wheeler for a combined total of 159 yards.Demilon Brown paced the Weevils on the ground, racking up 74 rushing yards. LeCedric Smith led the way in the receiving category as he tallied 6 catches for 85 yards.
Winners of the One Possession Games
UAM has been masterful at winning close games this season as three of the four Weevils' victories have been decided by one possession.
Time to Level the Playing Field
UAM Football is looking to take down Southern Arkansas who is also 4-6 this season. With the want and drive to end the losing streak, the Weevils look to put up a fight to make the most out of their last game of the 2021 season.
Demilon Brown Leads the Charge
Demilon Brown has been the catalyst for the UAM offense as he paces the team with 193.8 passing yards per game and has used his elusiveness in the pocket to scamper for 75 yards per contest.
Receiving Core
The Weevils are led by a trio of receivers. Senior wide receiver C.J. Parham leads the way for UAM with 704 yards and six touchdowns on the season. Parham ranks seventh in the conference in receiving yards and total receptions (50) Fellow senior tight end DeAndre Washington has 34 receptions for 395 yards and three touchdowns.
Defensive Depth
Defensively, 18 different Weevils have registered double-digit total tackles this season with eight UAM athletes already surpassing 20.
Defending the Pass
Six players have collected an interception so far this season for UAM. DeQuan Street leads the secondary with two picks to go along with one pass breakup. Kaytron Allen and Greg Hooks each have two interceptions and combined for seven pass breakups.
Scouting the Muleriders
Souther Arkansas University is 4-6 on the season. Offensively, the Muleriders are ranked 7th in the GAC in scoring and 6th in total yards averaging 28.2 points and 377.3 yards per game. On defense, SAU is surrendering 32.2 points per game, while giving up 418.7 yards per contest.
SAU Offense
The Muleriders will rely equally on the ground and passing game. SAU ranks eighth in the conference in rushing yards per game, with 151 yards per game, and ranked sixth in passing with 226.3 yards per game. Hayden Mallory records 223.5 passing yards a game.
#EatEmUp
