Defense Claims Second Scrimmage Victory

4/11/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football

April 11, 2015

HOUSTON - The threat of rain was replaced with an air of intensity Saturday inside TDECU Stadium as the Houston Football program held its second of three spring scrimmages. Using a modified scoring system for the offensive and defensive side of the ball, the Houston defense claimed its second straight scrimmage victory after winning the first on March 28.

The defenders walk back to the Athletics/Alumni Center was a little lighter as the offensive side of the ball had to carry back the defense's helmet and shoulder pads following the loss.

The scrimmage served as a final tune-up for next Saturday's Red & White Game inside TDECU Stadium. Fans will see two teams split up next week for a traditional game.

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Tickets for the Red & White Game, which also give admission to Houston Baseball and Softball games next Saturday, are just $5 and can be purchased at UHCougars.com/spring. Houston native and country musician Rich O'Toole will also take to the stage for a free concert for Houston fans from 5:15-6:15 while the UH team will sign autographs from 5:30-6:15 p.m. just outside the Cougar Field gates prior to the Houston-Cincinnati baseball game at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday's scrimmage saw a number of players receive action on both sides of the ball. Defensively linebacker Matthew Adams led the charge with nine tackles while linebacker Luke Stice had eight stops. Cornerback Brandon Wilson had six tackles, including three sacks, while fellow corner Howard Wilson also had six stops with two sacks.

Safeties Adrian McDonald and Khalil Williams each picked off passes while safety Trevon Stewart, linebackers D'Juan Hines and Tyus Bowser and defensive linemen Jerard Carter, Nick Thurman and Melvin Holland recorded sacks on the day.

Offensively, Demarcus Ayers led all receivers with six receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown. Steven Dunbar, who pulled in five receptions for 33 yards, and Donald Gage, one reception for 42 yards, also pulled in touchdown receptions.

Greg Ward Jr. led the quarterbacks with 130 yards and two touchdowns on 14-of-18 passing. Adam Schulz, who had a rushing TD, threw for 120 yards on 17 completions while Bear Fenimore completed his lone pass attempt for a 42-yard touchdown. Hunter McCoy added 44 yards on 8-of-19 passing.

On the ground, Kailq Kokuma paced the Cougars with 44 yards on 13 carries while Javin Webb rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries.

Rushing
Kaliq Kokuma: 13-44
Javin Webb: 10-40, 2 TDs
Ryan Jackson: 11-39
Greg Ward Jr.: 20-30
Kenneth Farrow: 8-22
Blake Hirsch: 2-15
Adam Schulz: 15-11, TD
Bear Fenimore: 1-2
Demarcus Ayers: 2- (-3)
Hunter McCoy: 2- (-15)

Passing
Greg Ward Jr.: 14-18-1, 130 yards, 2 TDs
Adam Schulz: 17-40-1, 120 yards
Hunter McCoy: 8-19-0, 44 yards
Bear Fenimore: 1-1-0, 42 yards, 1 TD

Receiving
Demarcus Ayers: 6-93, 1 TD
Donald Gate: 1-42 TD
Isaiah Johnson: 5-40
Steven Dunbar: 5-33, 1 TD
Linell Bonner: 4-25
Cameron Oliver: 3-24
Romello Brooker: 1-13
Hayden Daniels: 3-12
Chance Allen: 2-10
Ryan Jackson: 2-10
Byron Simpson: 2-8
Kelechi Ejekam: 2-8
Tyler McCloskey: 1-7
John Leday: 1-5
Latrell Martin: 1-5
Kenneth Farrow: 1-0