Junior Cole Mason punched in the game-winning points with just 29 ticks remaining in the game to seal the win. The game-winning drive that started at the Tiger's nine yard line was sparked by Terry Allen's reverse pitch that moved the Red and White into CC territory. Two plays later, senior quarterback James Reiter connected with Josh Jones for a 43-yard reception to put UWA in scoring position.

Freshman Dusty Gracie registered 103 yards on 20 carries, including the game's opening touchdown with four minutes left in the opening quarter. Gracie, a native of Demopolis scampered 31 yards to put the Tigers on the board. The Hornets of CC answered with 14 points in the second stanza to take a 14-7 advantage into the locker room. Quarterback Ken Johnson finished off a six play, 17-yard scoring drive at the 10:58 mark of the quarter. Johnson completed a 32-yard pass to Felton McWhorter to give CC the lead going into the break.

UWA pulled even with 4:54 left in the third quarter after Reiter threw his second touchdown pass of the season with a toss to Allen for a five-yard score. Reiter finished 10-of-17 for 144 yards. The Green and Gold re-took the lead with 1:30 left in the third on Anthony Ward's 12-yard run.

The Tigers finished with 362 yards total offense, with 218 coming on the ground. CC closed out with 287 yards on the evening.

UWA opens Gulf South Conference play next week, traveling to the state of Arkansas to take on Southern Arkansas. Kick off is set for 6 p.m. The Tigers claimed the 2006 game in Livingston 24-17.