LIVINGSTON, Ala. --- The University of Arkansas at Monticello's Boll Weevils (4-5, 3-3 GSC) racked up 529 yards of total offense as the Weevils picked up its second consecutive win, topping West Alabama 44-36 in the Gulf South Conference TV Game of the Week Thursday night in Livingston.

   The Boll Weevils opened scoring in the first quarter as freshman Scott Buisson (Metairie, La.) capped a four-play, 49-yard drive with a 40-yard touchdown run to give the Weevils an early 7-0 lead. West Alabama quickly tied the contest on their next possession, as Terry Allen capped a four-play, 56-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 7-7.

   After a turnover, the Boll Weevils took advantage with a quick strike on the first play, as Buisson connected with freshman Jywin Ceasar (Marrero, La.) on a 20-yard touchdown strike, giving UAM a 14-7 lead. Once again, the Tigers responded immediately, as Allen scampered for 46 yards to cap a four-play, 61-yard drive to knot the game at 14-14 with 1:09 remaining in the opening quarter.

   The Weevils reclaimed the lead after a Tiger miscue, as on fourth down the Tigers’ deep snap sailed over punter J.D. Wu’s head, going through the end zone for a safety that put the Weevils ahead 16-14.  UAM extended its lead to 23-14 with 4:21 remaining in the opening half, as Buisson picked up his second touchdown run of the game, a four-yard run that capped a nine-play, 64-yard drive.

   The Tigers once again struck back, narrowing the UAM lead to 23-21 as Cole Mason powered his way through the UAM defense for a six-yard touchdown run with 2:05 remaining in the opening half; but the Boll Weevils would get the last laugh of the opening half, as Buisson connected with junior Clarence Denmark (Jacksonville, Fla.) on a 12-yard pass with seven seconds remaining in the half to extend the UAM lead to 30-21.

   West Alabama would not go away quietly, however, as Tyrone Tomlin took the second play from scrimmage in the second half for a 49-yard touchdown run that once again pulled the Tigers to within two (30-28) just under a minute into the third quarter. However, Buisson would find Ceasar twice more, with a 13-yard touchdown pass and a 31-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 44-28.

   The Tigers cut back into the UAM lead with Tomlin’s second touchdown run of the day, a five-yard run that cut the UAM lead to 44-36 after a successful two-point conversion; but the Boll Weevils’ defense held the Tigers the remainder of the game, and the Weevils held on for the victory.

   Buisson completed 25 of 32 passes for 308 yards and four touchdowns, throwing no interceptions on the night while also running for 126 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Freshman Johnny Polite (McGehee) carried for 79 yards on 26 carries. Ceasar was UAM’s leading receiver with 108 receiving yards on seven catches.

   Junior Larry White (Atlanta, Ga.) led UAM with eight tackles, while junior Scooter White (Lakeland, Fla.) added seven tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, two interceptions and one pass breakup.

   The Weevils will return to action Saturday, Nov. 3, as they host Valdosta State University. Kickoff from Willis “Convoy” Leslie-Cotton Boll Stadium is set for 6 p.m. Tailgating will begin at 3 p.m., with the Walk of Champions scheduled for 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on KHBM-FM 93.7 in Monticello and simulcast online at www.uamsports.com.