SAU had a golden opportunity to win the contest in the first extra period but place kicker Noe’ Cuevas pushed a 35-yard field goal attempt to the left to force the second overtime period. The UWA defense held SAU to another three-point opportunity but Cuevas missed from 37 yards out.

In the Tigers second extra session, they were aided by a Mulerider personal foul that gave UWA a chance to win the ballgame off the foot of senior place kicker Mitch Warfield. The Bay Minette, Ala.-product drilled a 33-yard field goal to give UWA the win and push its record to 2-2 on the season. Warfield now ranks fifth all-time in UWA scoring laurels. The win is the first Gulf South Conference win since a victory over Arkansas at Monticello during the 2006 campaign. The win also secures UWA’s first win as part of GSC-TV package.

UWA overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to the Muleriders in the second half. The Red and White took the second half kick off and marched 69 yards in 15 plays to put the first UWA touchdown on the board. Freshman Terry Levy hauled in a 12-yard pass from freshman Derek Thomas at the 6:58 mark of the second half. The stifling Tiger defense forced SAU into punting situations on five occasions and forced a fumble at the Mulerider five yard line. Sophomore defensive lineman Curtis Dawson forced the ball free and Ryan Jones recovered the lose ball. It took UWA just one play to even the score as Thomas connected with senior fullback Cole Mason in the end zone.

SAU put the first points on the board on a Raphyael Tyson one-yard rush in the opening quarter. The Blue and Gold defense put its final points on the board on a 60-yard fumble recovery by Ryan Terry at the 3:04 mark of the first period.