Southern used a time-controlling offensive game plan to build a 14-10 halftime lead. They used a 12-minute and 18-play drive to go 75 yards for their 2nd touchdown.
Emporia State closed out the first half with a 5-play drive that used only 1:32 and scored on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Braden Gleason to Tyler Kahmann.
In the 2nd half, Braden Gleason threw a 3-yard and 2-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Varner.
The winning drive was a 14-yard drive set up after a punt into the wind.
Braden Gleason finished the day throwing for 211 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Linebacker Dawson Hammes and safety Jaedon Pool led the defense with 10 tackles each.
The Hornets with the win improve to 6-2 on the season. They will host Fort Hays State for homecoming next Saturday.
