Angelo State Tops Eastern New Mexico 20-7
Angelo State held off a lightning-delayed, rain-soaked game at LeGrand Stadium to improve to 4-6 overall.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
Angelo State University defeated Eastern New Mexico University 20-7 at LeGrand Stadium in San Angelo, Texas. The game was delayed about 70 minutes by lightning before kickoff and played through a hard downpour.
Why it matters
The win lifts Angelo State to 4-4 in the Lone Star Conference while Eastern New Mexico falls to 0-10 overall. The result keeps Angelo State in contention within its conference as the season nears its final games.
Canon Wiese carried 19 times for 119 yards, and Jayden Jones carried 15 times for 85 yards with one touchdown. Angelo State now stands at 4-6 overall and 4-4 in the Lone Star Conference.
The players
Angelo State University
Angelo State University is a public university in San Angelo, Texas, and a member of the Lone Star Conference in NCAA Division II.
Eastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University is a public university in Portales, New Mexico, competing in the Lone Star Conference.
The details
Angelo State played its Senior Day game at LeGrand Stadium after a lightning delay of about 70 minutes before kickoff. The game was then played through a hard downpour, with Angelo State pulling out a 20-7 victory.
Timeline
Nov. 7, 2026: Angelo State defeats Eastern New Mexico 20-7 at LeGrand Stadium.
Nov. 14, 2026, 1 p.m.: Angelo State plays Western New Mexico in Silver City, N.M.
Season Trajectory
Angelo State's 4-4 mark in the Lone Star Conference keeps the program in the middle of the conference standings with its final regular-season games still ahead. Eastern New Mexico's 0-8 conference record places it at the bottom of the league as the season winds down.
Angelo State's 4-4 conference record leaves its playoff positioning dependent on its remaining games. Fans following the Lone Star Conference standings will track the Silver City road game next Saturday.
The takeaway
Angelo State's ability to win a rain-delayed game at home is a reminder that conference standings can turn on a single afternoon. The next road test against Western New Mexico will show whether the team can build momentum toward the end of the season.
What happens next
Angelo State plays Western New Mexico University on the road in Silver City, N.M., on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ConchoValleyHomepage.
