Graduate transfer Davion Sutton ran for a touchdown for the third straight week, and freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Cooley caught his third touchdown in four games Saturday in a 44-13 loss on the road at Texas A&M-Commerce in Commerce, Texas.

Cooley got the first points for the Falcons on his second catch in a 61-yard scoring drive. Following a 14-yard rush by Sutton for a first down, Cooley caught a 16-yard reception from Clayton Roberts for 16 yards down to the Commerce 31. Four plays later, the Falcons converted on fourth and long for a 28-yard touchdown to Cooley with 5:10 remaining in the third quarter.

Sutton found the end zone two possessions later after the offense started near midfield following a 42-yard kick return by Caleb Forrest. Penalties by the Lions helped extend the drive, and an 18-yard catch by Kyle McBride took the Falcons inside the Commerce nine yard line. Facing 3rd-and-five, Sutton converted with a five-yard touchdown rush early in the fourth quarter for his third score in as many games.

Sutton led the Falcons with 44 yards on 20 attempts, while Cooley had a team-high 54 yards on three catches. 

Donta Stuart continued a strong run on defense for the Falcons, leading UTPB with 13 tackles. Chris Hoad added 12 tackles with a fumble recovery in the fourth quarter for the Falcons.

Jemal Williams led the Lions with a pair of rushing touchdowns and 103 yards on the ground, while Miklo Smalls also threw for a pair of scores and 282 yards on the day.

UT Permian Basin returns home to close out the 2019 season, taking on Texas A&M-Kingsville next Saturday at 6 p.m. The Falcons will honor 20 seniors prior to the final game of the season, including eight Falcons that have been with the program since its inception in 2015. Get your tickets now at utpbfalcons.com/tickets.