UTPB ended a two-game losing streak with a 20-10 win over Angelo State on Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. The Falcons are now 6-3 overall and 5-2 in the Lone Star Conference. The Rams are 3-6 overall and 3-4 in conference play.
UTPB scored first on a 26-yard touchdown pass from Braxton Baker to Chen Navarrette, and Diego Chavarria kicked the extra point with 10:08 left in the first quarter. Angelo State answered with a 39-yard field goal from Paden Maass. Navarrette later scored on a 17-yard run, and Chavarria kicked a field goal before halftime to make it 17-3.
Angelo State scored a touchdown early in the second half to cut the lead to 17-10. Chavarria kicked a 45-yard field goal with 2:10 left in the third quarter to make it a 10-point game.
UTPB will play Midwestern State at 1 p.m. Nov. 7 in Wichita Falls.