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Sawyer threws for 2 TDs, Graham Jr. runs for two as SE Louisiana blanks Northwestern State 41-0

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Eli Sawyer threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter and Rodeo Graham Jr. ran for two scores in the third as Southeastern Louisiana blanked winless Northwestern State 41-0 in a Southland Conference battle Saturday.

The Lions (6-5) now are 5-1 in Southland Conference play, a half-game behind Incarnate Word. Southeastern Louisiana's lone loss in its last six games was 34-31 to the Cardinals.

SE Louisiana held Northwestern State (0-10, 0-5) to just five first downs and just 140 yards of total offense.

Sawyer was 18-of-26 passing for 206 yards with an interception. Antonio Martin Jr. had 14 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown.

Quaterius Hawkins completed 12 of 18 passes for 118 yards for the Demons.

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