By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
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Opponent: Lincoln
Time: Saturday, November 16th; 2:00 PM
Location: Dwight T. Reed Stadium; Jefferson City, Missouri
Bolivar, Mo. - SBU hits the road for their final game of the 2013 season when they travel to Lincoln. The Bearcats are coming off of a 38-31 loss at home against Central Oklahoma, and are set to compete in their final MIAA game. SBU quarterback
Joey Dominguez is averaging 161.0 yards through the air for the first half of the season, while wide receiver
Derwyn Lauderdale is averaging 105.1 receiving yards per game.
Shaquille Shedd leads the Bearcat defense with 86 total tackles, while
Ivan Hodges has 2 interceptions.
Craig Schuler continues his first season on the Bearcat bench after coming to SBU from Lindenwood University. Coach Schuler completed his ninth year as an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Lindenwood this past season where he also served as recruiting coordinator. Schuler led one of the most prolific offenses in the nation during his tenure at Lindenwood, including averaging 45 points per game since the beginning of the 2009 season (45-game stretch). In 2010 Schuler's offense averaged a national record 8.94 yards per snap.
Mike Jones is in his 3rd season as the head coach for Lincoln. Jones holds a career record of 2-20.
Southwest Baptist leads the all-time series against Lincoln 5-0. SBU won their last meeting 43-12 at SBU in 2012.
Lincoln comes into the game against the Bearcats with a 2-8 (1-7 MIAA) record after winning their last game against Northeastern State 42-33. Lincoln presents a balanced offensive attack, averaging 207.7 yards per game on the ground and 220.6 yards per game through the air.
Morris Henderson leads the ground attack with 112.9 yards per game with 11 touchdowns, while quarterback Jacob Morris averages 210.4 passing yards per game with 16 touchdowns. Defensively Kendrick Causey leads the way with 103 total tackles.