Wide receiver Lester Jean is congratulated by Owls coach Howard Schnellenberger after his 16-yard TD reception Saturday. (FAUOwlAccess.com photo)
FAU 29, WKU 23
The Owls have to hang on to beat lowly Western Kentucky, but are happy with winning on senior night
Originally published on
11/28/2009
by
Marcus Nelson
FORT LAUDERDALE – FAU quarterback Jeff Van Camp threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Owls defeated winless Western Kentucky 29-23 on Saturday at Lockhart Stadium.
The Owls (4-7, 4-3 Sun Belt) led 16-14 at halftime. Van Camp connected with Lester Jean on a 16-yard touchdown on the opening possession. Then Van Camp found tight end Jason Harmon for 15-yard touchdown late in the second quarter.
The Hilltoppers (0-11, 0-7) briefly took the lead when Casey Tinius hit the first of his three field goals, a 31-yarder early in the third quarter that gave WKU a 17-16 lead.
But the Owls retook the lead on Van Camp’s 3-yard touchdown run on the next possession, giving FAU a 22-17 advantage.
A 27-yard touchdown pass from Van Camp pass to Jean with 6:59 remaining provided the winning margin.
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