Entering the game against South Alabama, ULM felt confident, having a three-game winning streak in conference play. The Warhawks (5-2; 3-1 SBC) hoped to use this momentum to propel them forward into another victory. Ultimately, the Jaguars (4-4; 3-1 SBC) bested the Warhawks 46-17 after a scoreless second half.
After kickoff, South Alabama scored the first touchdown following a series of rushing attacks. ULM responded with a touchdown, resulting from Aidan Armenta’s deep pass to senior Davon Wells.
The teams remained tied until the second quarter. A rushing touchdown by quarterback Hunter Herring extended ULM’s lead to 14-7. South Alabama responded with a forced safety. The Jaguars’ field goal narrowed the gap to 14-12. ULM ran the clock down and kicked a field goal to enter halftime with a 17-12 lead.
Coming out of halftime, the South Alabama Jaguars were reenergized. The Jaguars scored three consecutive touchdowns and held ULM scoreless. Exiting the third quarter, ULM trailed 32-17.
The Warhawks failed to bridge the gap in the fourth quarter. Despite Armenta passing for 149 yards and Hardy rushing 105 yards, the Warhawks could not revive their offense. An interception and two turnovers sealed the fate of the Warhawks.
ULM’s defense struggled to prevent South Alabama’s rushing attack. South Alabama was left unscathed, with five rushing touchdowns in the last half.
Next Saturday, the Warhawks hope to recover against Marshall University(4-3; 2-1 SBC) in a Joan C. Edwards Stadium matchup.