CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Henry Harris ran for three touchdowns and crossed over the 2,000-yard mark for his career in Southeast Missouri State’s 41-24 win over Austin Peay on Saturday night.
Harris had 35 carries for 152 yards against the Governors (2-4, 1-2 Ohio Valley Conference), raising his career total to 2,058 to become the sixth player in school history to surpass 2,000 rushing yards.
The Redhawks (6-1, 5-0), who clinched their first winning season since 2002, trailed 24-19 on a 27-yard field goal by Austin Peay’s Stephen Stansell late in the third quarter. Southeast Missouri State then scored 22 straight, starting with Mike Jones’ 1-yard touchdown run for a 27-24 lead with 1:21 left in the period.
Matt Scheible added 116 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries for the Redhawks.
The Governors were led by Jake Ryan with 182 yards and a touchdown on 10-for-32 passing.
