BELTON, Texas. - The Belhaven football team was defeated by the defending national champions and current No. 1 team Mary Hardin-Baylor Saturday afternoon by a score of 45-7 in Belton, Texas.

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INSIDE THE MATCHUP

Final:  Mary Hardin-Baylor 45 Belhaven 7

Records: Belhaven 1-6, (0-6), UMHB 7-0, (6-0)

Location: Crusader Stadium | Belton, Texas.

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HOW IT HAPPENED

- The No. 1 Crusaders jumped out to an early start with a 34 yard touchdown run from Bryon Proctor to take the lead 7-0 with 9:35 remaining in the first quarter.

- The Cru would extend their lead to 10-0 with a 31 yard field goal just 32 seconds left in the first quarter. 

- After holding the defending champs to only 10 first quarter points, UMHB would score on a 38 yard pass from Kyle Jones to T.J. Josey to take the 17-0 lead.

- UMHB's Carl Robinson would connect with wide receiver Bryce Wilkerson to jump out to an early 24-0 start with 7:19 left in the second quarter.

-The Blazers offense would give away an interception which UMHB's Kris Brown would return for a 40 yard touchdown to go ahead 31-0.

-The Crusaders would score two more touchdowns on runs by Olan Vining and Carl Robinson giving UMHB a 45-0 lead.

-With 10:14 remaining in the game, the Blazers would get on the board with a 5 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Hunter McEachern to wide receiver LaMarcus Caradine to trim the score to 45-7.

- The No. 1 Crusaders defense came in to todays game allowing an average of 5 points per game to opponents, as they would take the win over the Blazers 45-7.

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 KEY STATISTICS

-  Hunter McEachern completed 29-52 passes for 229 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.

-  LaMarcus Caradine had 3 receptions for 28 yards, including the lone 5-yard touchdown reception.

- Kyky Austin led the Blazers with 5 receptions for 67 yards.

- Marquis Hedge caught 7 passes for 38 yards in the game.

- Running Back Brad Foley had 6 receptions out of the backfield along with 29 receiving yards.

- Defensively, Denarrius Noel led the team with 8 total tackles.

- David Hudson finished second on the team with 7 tackles along with 1 tackle for loss.

- Austin Russell, Ashlen McCain, and Colton Strain each had 1 tackle for loss.

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UP NEXT

The Blazers (1-6) will return home to Belhaven Bowl Stadium next Saturday as they will take on Louisiana College (2-4) in an ASC matchup for homecoming. Kickoff in set for 6:00 p.m.

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