ABILENE, Texas – Howard Payne University’s Billy Reagins rushed for over 100 yards in a 41-14 Yellow Jackets loss to Hardin-Simmons University Saturday afternoon.

Howard Payne’s Billy Reagins recorded 107 rushing yards on 12 carries with one touchdown. In the second quarter, Reagins gave the Jackets their first points in the game scoring from five yards out, capping a six-play 61 yard drive by the Yellow Jackets. 27-7 HSU.

The Yellow Jackets second touchdown was setup by a Landon McKinney 34-yard pass to Jake Parker down to the HSU five-yard line. McKinney on the next play ran it in from five yards out to make the game 34-14 HSU.

HPU’s Landon McKinney was 13 of 23 passing for 115 yards and was sacked five times. Parker was HPU’s top receiver with six catches for 63 yards.

Jessie Paris and Kyle Bell each led the HPU defense with seven tackles each. Carson Padilla recorded the Jackets only sack.

Howard Payne has a 1-2 spring record and Hardin-Simmons stands at 3-0. The Yellow Jackets will be back at home Saturday, March 20 versus McMurry University. It will be a Homecoming event for Howard Payne and a 1:00 pm kickoff for the football game.

(photo courtesy HPU Athletics)