MONTICELLO, Ark. — Top-ranked Harding routed Arkansas-Monticello 63-3 on Thursday night, extending its winning streak to 22 games.
The Bisons (3-0) scored 35 points in the first quarter, with
Andrew Miller rushing for two touchdowns and 78 yards.
Blake Delacruz added a 33-yard touchdown run, and
Braden Jay scored on a 37-yard rush.
Harding's offense amassed 443 rushing yards, with seven players scoring touchdowns.
Cole Keylon threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns.
Ty Dugger had two interceptions, including a pick-six, to lead Harding's defense.
Arkansas-Monticello (2-1) managed just 104 rushing yards and 87 passing yards. Demilon Brown completed 9 of 20 passes but threw three interceptions.
The 60-point victory margin marked the largest in the 59-game series between the teams.
Harding, ranked No. 1 in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, looks to continue its streak next Saturday against Henderson State at First Security Stadium.
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Harding tied the Arkansas collegiate record for consecutive wins (22), set by the University of Arkansas from 1963-65.
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The Bisons' 35-point first quarter was their highest-scoring quarter since scoring 35 in the second quarter against Southeastern Oklahoma on Oct. 15, 2016.
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Several Harding players achieved milestones, including
Dane Romberger's first career TD reception,
Blake Delacruz's 37th career rushing TD, and
Jimmy Citty's first career rushing TD.
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