Lyon College Edges Centenary 43-36
Lyon College scored the decisive touchdown with under five minutes left to beat Centenary College in senior night play at Atkins Field.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Lyon College defeated Centenary College 43-36 on Saturday at Atkins Field, rallying after a 22-point halftime deficit. Centenary fell to 2-5 on the season.
Why it matters
The loss drops Centenary to 2-5 and leaves its season in a difficult position as it heads into its next game. For Shreveport readers following the home college program, the result marks a painful senior night.
Lyon led 19-0 in the second quarter before Centenary tied the game at 36-36 in the second half, and Lyon scored the decisive touchdown with under five minutes remaining. The extraction does not include full box-score statistics for either team.
The players
Centenary College
Centenary College is a private liberal arts college in Shreveport, Louisiana, that fields an NCAA Division III football program.
Lyon College
Lyon College is a private liberal arts college in Batesville, Arkansas, whose football program competes in the NCAA Division III ranks.
The details
Hayden Barton scored two first-quarter touchdowns for Lyon College as the visitors took an early lead. Stephen George scored for Centenary in the second quarter, but the home team trailed by 22 points at halftime before rallying to tie the score in the second half.
Timeline
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Centenary hosted Lyon College for senior night and lost 43-36.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Centenary plays at Texas Lutheran, with kickoff at 2 p.m.
Season Trajectory
At 2-5, Centenary's season is now well below the .500 mark that would keep its postseason hopes intact at this stage. The loss to Lyon College reinforces a losing pattern for the Gents as they close out the schedule.
The Gents' next game at Texas Lutheran on November 7 at 2 p.m. offers the final chances to shape the remaining season record. Fans following the team can track the schedule and results as the season winds down.
The takeaway
A late comeback fell short for Centenary, a reminder that halftime deficits of 22 points are difficult to erase even with a strong second-half effort. Readers following the program can watch the next game at Texas Lutheran for signs of how the team responds.
What happens next
Centenary plays at Texas Lutheran on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with kickoff at 2 p.m.
Further reading
For more local coverage, see Football for other Shreveport-area college results.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTALnews.
