Southern’s 2-point conversion in 5th OT produces 25-23 win over Bethune-Cookman

By The Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Kobe Dillion ran for 130 yards and added a two-point conversion in the fifth overtime as Southern pulled out a 25-23 win when a Bethune-Cookman rushing attempt was stuffed. Both teams scored easily in their first two overtime possessions. Failing on run attempts for the two-point conversions following their second touchdowns set the stage for the next two overtimes before Dillion scored and the Southern defense made the final stop. CJ Russell had a 6-yard TD run on Southern’s OT opening drive. Then Dennis Palmer ran 25 yards on the next play for the Wildcats. Kendric Rhymes had a 25-yard run for Southern. Bethune-Cookman, following a pass interference call on the first play, got a 13-yard touchdown pass from Cam Ransom to Nance Thomas.