Roos Sweep SCAC Weekly Honors!!!

Coming off of a 25-17 victory over Southwestern Assemblies of God University on Saturday, three members of the Austin College football team have been earned weekly honors from the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Sean Sweeney was named the Offensive Player of the Week, Nathan Packard earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, and Andrew Klink was named the Special Teams Player of the Week.

Sweeney, a senior running back from Plano, carried 30 times for 208 yards and a touchdown with a long run of 58 yards to help the ‘Roos topple the Lions in Waxahachie. Sweeney is the first SCAC player to rush for more than 200 yards since October of 2011.

Packard, a junior linebacker from Dallas, had seven tackles including five solo stops and recovered a fumble late in the fourth quarter that led to the game winning touchdown three plays later. Packard leads the ‘Roos with 24 tackles on the year.

Klink, a junior from Cypress, made four field goals with a long of 42 yards as the ‘Roos picked up their first win of the season. Klink also added a touchback and averaged better than 54 yards per kickoff.

Story courtesy of austincollege.edu

Roos Earn First Win of the Year in Waxahachie!!!!

Photo courtesy of Roosevelt Joubert

Under the lights atLumpkins Stadium, the Austin College Kangaroos came away with their first victory of the year in a hard fought battle over the Southwest Assemblies of God University Lions with a score of  25-7.

The physical Kangaroo offensive line wore down the SAGU defense while allowing Pre-Season All-American running back Sean Sweeney to rush 30 times for a career high of 208 yards and 1 TD.

The Redshirt defense was relentless all evening, forcing the SAGU offense to turn the ball over a total of 4 times.  Sophomore Colter Headrick led the athletic Austin College secondary by picking off SAGU quarterback Reid Golson twice.

Senior kicker Andrew Klink also had a great night going 4-5 on field goals with a long of 41 yards.

The Roos would love to thank all of our friends and family who came to Waxahachie to support the team as well as those who watched or followed from home.  It was a great TEAM victory!!!

We look forward to seeing everyone back in Sherman this Saturday at noon when Austin College takes on Sewanee at Jerry E. Apple Stadium!

Roos set to Face Off Against Southwestern Assemblies of God University!!!

Saturday night the Roos will travel to Waxahachie, TX to square off against Southwestern Assemblies of God University.  This will be the first road game of the year for Austin College after opening the season at home for the first two games.  SAGU enters the game 1-1 after a hard fought win over Howard Payne University last weekend.  The Roos lead the overall series between the two schools at 4-2 over the past six seasons.  The game will be played at Lumpkins Stadium and tickets will be $6 for adults and $3 for students.  For directions to the stadium, go to http://www.waxahachieindians.com/lumpkins/PlayoffParkingandTrafficMapVISITOR.pdf.

We look forward to seeing Roos' fans Saturday night in Waxahachie!!!


GO ROOS!!!