SAN ANTONIA, Texas – Birmingham-Southern football fell 20-10 Saturday at Trinity University in a battle for first place in the Southern Athletic Association.  BSC (6-3) is now 5-2 in league play. 

Robert Shufford (McKenzie, Ala./McKenzie HS) extended his 100-yard rushing streak to eight.  The junior collected 144 yards on 30 carries with one touchdown.  Wells Smith (Jackson, Tenn./University of Jackson) punted for a career-best 142 yards, averaging 35.5 per punt.  His longest of the day was 46 yards.

Defensively, the Panthers were led by Ivan Villageois (Montgomery, Ala/Saint James School) and Myles Myers (Alpharetta, Ga./Johns Creek HS).  Villageois earned nine tackles, four solo.  And Myers finished with nine tackles, one solo, with a quarterback hurry and half a tackle for a loss.

BSC returns the Hilltop for their final game of the season. They host Millsaps College on Saturday, Nov. 16.  It'll be senior day for the Panthers.  Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.