Volume I Searcy, Arkansas Harding University Petit Jean Bisons defeat Tech, outplay Pine Bluff Two victories in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference have kept the undefeated record of the Harding Bisons intact, and keep them at the top and in the hunt for the AIC title. The Bisons opened the 1985 AIC race with a 27-13 win over Arkansas Tech at Alumni Field. 'That was a pivotal win for our team," head coach John Prock said. "Everyone was really up for the game. There was probably more activity before that game than any game that I can remember. Some of our older players were really aware of the crowd." Searcy Mayor Jack Wiseman had proclaimed the week 'Wreck Tech Week" and the students responded with a pep rally on Friday night and the first tailgate party Saturday evening before the game. 'When we came out for our warmups, most of the fans were already there and it really got the guys excited," Prock said. "It gave a chance for everyone to get excited about the game." As the game progressed, Harding scored first with a three-yard run by Glenn Segars but fell behind following a field goal and touchdown by the Wonder Boys. Harding got a big break as the first half came to a close. With the ball on their own 26, junior quarterback Mannie Lowery found Daron Cathey for a 76yard touchdown pass with 0:21left to go. The defense proved too much for Tech to handle in the second half, with the Bisons allowing only 88 yards and intercepting three passes in the process. The next Saturday Harding and Pine Bluff played to a scoreless tie in the first half. The Golden Lions got on the board early in the third quarter following a Bison fumble. Golden Lion Bruce Mack ran around the left side for an 18-yard touchdown score. The extra point put Pine Bluff ahead 7-0. The defense was credited with the first two scores for the Bisons. Late in the third quarter and again early in the fourth quarter Mack, who is also the Golden Lion punter, stepped out of the endzone for a Harding safety. However, the plan backfired when Bisons' running back Daron Cathey went around the left side for a 17-yard touchdown run. The extra point was missed, leaving the Bisons with a 10-7 lead. J1t Wendell Hudson Butting Bisons. Two Bison football players practice their defense , as Coach Dick Johnson watches intently to better their skills . - photo by Jeff Robinson . Harding Review 49
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